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Macalelon

Summary

Macalelon, officially the Municipality of Macalelon (Tagalog: Bayan ng Macalelon), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,312 people.[3]

Macalelon
Municipality
Municipality of Macalelon
Macalelon Harborfront
Macalelon Harborfront
Flag of Macalelon
Flag
Official seal of Macalelon
Seal
Map of Quezon with Macalelon highlighted
Map of Quezon with Macalelon highlighted
OpenStreetMap
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Macalelon
Macalelon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°45′N 122°08′E / 13.75°N 122.13°E / 13.75; 122.13
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceQuezon
District 3rd district
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorArtemio A. Mamburao
 • Vice MayorCarmen O. Vidal
 • RepresentativeReynante U. Arrogancia
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate17,470 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total124.05 km2 (47.90 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Highest elevation
107 m (351 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total27,312
 • Density220/km2 (570/sq mi)
 • Households
6,465
DemonymMacalelonin
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
19.16
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 119.9 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 356.8 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 90.33 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 104.4 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityQuezon 1 Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4309
PSGC
045625000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Native languagesTagalog

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

Geography edit

Barangays edit

Macalelon is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Amontay
  • Anos
  • Buyao
  • Candangal
  • Calantas
  • Lahing
  • Luctob/Townsite
  • Mabini Ibaba
  • Mabini Ilaya
  • Malabahay
  • Mambog
  • Olongtao Ibaba
  • Olongtao Ilaya
  • Padre Herrera
  • Pajarillo
  • Pinagbayanan
  • Rodriguez (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

Climate edit

Climate data for Macalelon, Quezon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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[5]

Demographics edit

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%
2020 27,312−0.62%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

Economy edit

Poverty Incidence of Macalelon
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11]
[12][13][14][15][16]


Tourism edit

 
Immaculate Conception Parish Church; Macalelon, Quezon

Immaculate Conception Parish Church edit

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 edit

Major communication companies that provides internet services are available in the municipality: Globe, Smart and Dito; Voice and data by PLDT, CONVERGE is also available in the area.

Education edit

High schools
  • Calantas National High School (CNHS)
  • Macalelon High School (MHS)
  • Mary Immaculate Parochial School (MIPS)
  • Olongtao National High School (ONHS)

References edit

  1. ^  Municipality of Macalelon | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Macalelon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

External links edit

  • Macalelon Profile at PhilAtlas.com
  • Philippine Standard Geographic Code
  • Philippine Census Information
  • Local Governance Performance Management System