Macalelon

Macalelon, officially the Municipality of Macalelon (Tagalog: Bayan ng Macalelon), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 28,188 people. [3]

Macalelon
Municipality
Municipality of Macalelon
Macalelon Harborfront
Seal
Map of Quezon with Macalelon highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Macalelon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°45′N 122°08′E
Country Philippines
RegionCalabarzon (Region IV-A)
ProvinceQuezon
District3rd District
Barangays30
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorNelson R. Traje
 • Vice MayorArtemio A. Mamburao
 • RepresentativeAleta C. Suarez
 • Electorate16,967 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total124.05 km2 (47.90 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total28,188
 • Density230/km2 (590/sq mi)
 • Households
5,921
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence28.9% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱79,899,631.73 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4309
PSGC
045625000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesTagalog

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

Barangays

Macalelon is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.

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

Demographics
Population census of Macalelon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 4,759—    
1918 6,442+2.04%
1939 6,587+0.11%
1948 6,775+0.31%
1960 10,025+3.32%
1970 14,787+3.96%
1975 16,215+1.87%
1980 17,167+1.15%
1990 19,887+1.48%
1995 23,094+2.84%
2000 22,935−0.15%
2007 25,986+1.74%
2010 26,419+0.60%
2015 28,188+1.24%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [5] [6][7]

Climate
Climate data for Macalelon, Quezon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 31
(1.2)		 23
(0.9)		 25
(1.0)		 30
(1.2)		 85
(3.3)		 145
(5.7)		 182
(7.2)		 153
(6.0)		 172
(6.8)		 150
(5.9)		 113
(4.4)		 68
(2.7)		 1,177
(46.3)
Average rainy days 11.3 8.5 9.7 11.3 18.3 23.2 26.6 25.4 25.9 24.2 19.7 15.2 219.3
Source: Meteoblue [8]

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) Olongtao National High School (ONHS)

References
  1.  Municipality of Macalelon | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Quezon". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  7. "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  8. "Macalelon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.


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