Macalelon

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Macalelon
Municipality
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Official Seal of the MUnicipality of Macalelon

Seal
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Map of Quezon showing the location of Macalelon
Macalelon is located in Philippines
Macalelon
Macalelon
Location within the Philippines
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Country [[{{#property:P17}}]]
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province [[{{#property:P131}}]]
District 3rd district of Quezon
Barangays 30
Government[1]
 • Mayor Nelson Reyes Traje
Area[2]
 • Total 124.05 km2 (47.90 sq mi)
Population (2015)[3]
 • Total 28,188
 • Density 230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code {{#property:P281}}
Dialing code {{#property:P473}}
Income class 4th class; partially urban

Macalelon is a fourth class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 28,188 people.[3]

The Tikoy Festival (rice cake) and the Kubol Festival are well known for this town.

Barangays

Macalelon is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.[2]

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  • Amontay
  • Anos
  • Buyao
  • Candangal
  • Calantas
  • Lahing
  • Luctob/Townsite
  • Mabini Ibaba
  • Mabini Ilaya
  • Malabahay
  • Mambog
  • Olongtao Ibaba
  • Olongtao Ilaya
  • Padre Herrera
  • Pajarillo
  • Pinagbayanan
  • Rodriquez (Pob.)
  • Rizal (Pob.)
  • Castillo (Pob.)
  • Pag-Asa (Pob.)
  • Masipag (Pob.)
  • Damayan (Pob.)
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • San Nicolas
  • San Vicente
  • Taguin
  • Tubigan Ibaba
  • Tubigan Ilaya
  • Vista Hermosa

Demographics

Population census of Macalelon
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1990 19,887 —    
1995 23,094 +2.84%
2000 22,935 −0.15%
2007 25,986 +1.74%
2010 26,419 +0.60%
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[3]

Places of Interest

Immaculate Conception Parish Church

Immaculate Conception Parish Church; Macalelon, Quezon

Coral stone blocks make up this edifice which was erected 1854. Flanked by two small belfries, it projects a quaint but grand appeal. Good to note that a flight of stairs precedes the church, since it is situated on top of a small hill. A usual location for churches in coastal towns.

Communication

All major network are available here: Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular; also fixed landlines by SANTELCOR. Internet in some establishments are available through their Internet Cafes at the center of the municipality.

Educational Institute

SECONDARY LEVEL Calantas National High School (CNHS) Macalelon High School (MHS) Mary Immaculate Parochial School (MIPS) Olongato National High School (ONHS)

References

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External links

 Pitogo Gumaca Lopez
  Macalelon  
Tayabas Bay
General Luna


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