Tiaong

Tiaong
Tiaong
Municipality
	Municipality of Tiaong
	From top, left to right: Quezon-Laguna Boundary Arch, Saint John the Baptist Parish Church, Municipal Hall, Claro M. Recto Memorial Shrine, Villa Escudero
	Flag Seal
	Nicknames: "Home of the Legendary Lake Ticob"; "Gateway to Quezon Province";
	Map of Quezon with Tiaong highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Tiaong Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 13°57′N 121°19′E / 13.95°N 121.32°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Calabarzon
Province	Quezon
District	2nd district
Founded	May 12, 1691
Barangays	31 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Vincent Arjay M. Mea
• Vice Mayor	Roderick A. Umali
• Representative	David C. Suarez
• Municipal Council	Members
• Electorate	64,797 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	168.38 km2 (65.01 sq mi)
Elevation	94 m (308 ft)
Highest elevation	849 m (2,785 ft)
Lowest elevation	11 m (36 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	106,265
• Density	630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
• Households	26,509
Demonym	Tiaongin
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	20.15% (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 445.8 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 1,755 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 277.3 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 565.6 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Manila Electric Company (Meralco)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4325
PSGC	045648000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)42
Native languages	Tagalog
Website	tiaongquezon.net

Tiaong ([ˈtjaʔɔŋ]), officially the Municipality of Tiaong (Tagalog: Bayan ng Tiaong), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 106,265 people.^[3]

Tiaong is 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Lucena and 95 kilometers (59 mi) from Manila.

Etymology

The name is derived from tiaong, the Tagalog local name of Shorea ovata, a native species of hardwood tree.^[5]

History

Historically, Dolores was once consolidated with the municipality of Tiaong by virtue of Act No. 402 dated May 17, 1902.^[6]

On June 21, 1957, barrios Matipunso, Behia, and Bucal were established out of barrios Niing, Callejon, and Buha, respectively.^[7]^[8]^[9] On October 4, 1957, barrios Buliran, Callejon, Niing, and Pury were excised from Tiaong to form the new municipality of San Antonio.^[10]

Geography

Barangays

Tiaong is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Anastacia
Aquino
Ayusan I
Ayusan II
Behia
Bukal
Bula
Bulakin
Cabatang
Cabay
Del Rosario
Lagalag
Lalig
Lumingon
Lusacan
Paiisa
Palagaran
Poblacion I
Poblacion II
Poblacion III
Poblacion IV
Quipot
San Agustin
San Isidro
San Jose
San Juan
San Pedro
Tagbakin
Talisay
Tamisian
San Francisco

Climate

Climate data for Tiaong, 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)	32 (90)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	27 (81)	29 (84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	20 (68)	20 (68)	21 (70)	22 (72)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	21 (70)	22 (72)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	52 (2.0)	35 (1.4)	27 (1.1)	27 (1.1)	82 (3.2)	124 (4.9)	163 (6.4)	144 (5.7)	145 (5.7)	141 (5.6)	100 (3.9)	102 (4.0)	1,142 (45)
Average rainy days	12.0	8.1	8.8	9.7	17.9	22.6	26.2	24.5	24.6	22.0	16.7	14.9	208
Source: Meteoblue^[11]

Demographics

Population census of Tiaong
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	9,527	—
1918	14,211	+2.70%
1939	27,179	+3.14%
1948	26,454	−0.30%
1960	26,084	−0.12%
1970	38,725	+4.03%
1975	43,245	+2.24%
1980	48,606	+2.36%
1990	60,662	+2.24%
1995	67,403	+1.99%
2000	75,498	+2.46%
2007	87,707	+2.09%
2010	91,599	+1.59%
2015	99,712	+1.63%
2020	106,265	+1.26%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Tiaong

5

10

15

20

25

30

2006
16.20

2009
13.76

2012
13.91

2015
8.59

2018
6.78

2021
20.15

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[16]^[17]^[18]^[19]^[20]^[21]^[22]^[23]

Government

Elected officials

Municipal officials of Tiaong
(2022-2025)
Position	Name of official
Municipal Mayor	Vincent Arjay M. Mea
Municipal Vice Mayor	Roderick A. Umali
Municipal Councilors	Ma. Maja Alexandra E. Landicho
	Romano P. Castillo Jr.
	Eugene P. Lopez
	Elton Rex B. Baldeo
	Rex D. Bautista
	Jessa L. Preza
	Jonas Bryson R. Atienza
	Tomas P. Ilao

Tourism

Education

Elementary schools

Private school
- Southside Integrated School
- Kiddie Corner School Inc.
- Saint John Parochial School
- Gaudete Study Center Inc.
- Tiaong Christian Academy
- Maranatha Christian Academy
- Geriane Rainbow School
- Luzon Field Academy
Public School
- Anastacia Elementary School
- Ayusan Elementary School
- Aquino Elementary School
- Bulakin Elementary School
- Bukal Elementary School
- Bula Elementary School
- Behia Elementary School
- Cabay Elementary School
- Lusacan Elementary School
- Del Rosario Elementary School
- Lagalag Elementary School
- Hilirang Buli Elementary School
- Cabatang Elementary School
- Tiaong East Elementary School
- Palagaran Elementary School
- San Jose Elementary School
- San Isidro Elementary School
- San Pedro Elementary School
- San Francisco Elementary School
- Tagbakin Elementary School
- Doña Concepcion H.

Umali Elementary School

- Claro M. Recto Memorial Central School

High schools

Private School
- St. John Parochial School
- Don Ysidro Memorial School
- Gaudete Study Center Inc.
Public High School
- Recto Memorial National High School
- Lalig National High School
- Lusacan National High School
- Lusacan Senior High School
- Cabay National High School
- Gloria Umali National High School
- Paiisa National High School
- Talisay Integrated School

Colleges and universities

Public Schools
- Lyceum De San Pablo
- Southern Luzon State University
Private Schools:
- Asian Institute of Technology and Education
- Olinsterg College

Gallery

Boundary Arch of Quezon
Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park
Tiaong Lying-In Hospital
Type 89 I-Go tank at Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon Province

References

^ Municipality of Tiaong | (DILG)
^ "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.
^ ^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.
^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
^ "Plants and places: a list of places in the Philippines that were named after plants". Jardinerong Sunog. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
^ Act No. 402 (May 17, 1902), An Act Consolidating the Municipalities of Tiaon, Dolores, Candelaria, and Sariaya in the Province of Tayabas Into Two Municipalities, Senate of the Philippines Legislative Digital Library, retrieved September 21, 2024
^ Republic Act No. 1765 (June 21, 1957), An Act Creating the Barrio of Matipunso in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon, retrieved August 15, 2023
^ Republic Act No. 1766 (June 21, 1957), An Act Creating the Barrio of Behia in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon
^ Republic Act No. 1767 (June 21, 1957), An Act Creating the Barrio of Bucal in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon, retrieved August 15, 2023
^ Executive Order No. 270 (October 4, 1957), Creating the Municipality of San Antonio in the Province of Quezon, retrieved January 5, 2022
^ "Tiaong: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

External links

[1] Municipality of Tiaong | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "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.

[PSA20–04-3] 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 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

[5] "Plants and places: a list of places in the Philippines that were named after plants". Jardinerong Sunog. Retrieved 9 November 2024.

[6] Act No. 402 (May 17, 1902), An Act Consolidating the Municipalities of Tiaon, Dolores, Candelaria, and Sariaya in the Province of Tayabas Into Two Municipalities, Senate of the Philippines Legislative Digital Library, retrieved September 21, 2024

[7] Republic Act No. 1765 (June 21, 1957), An Act Creating the Barrio of Matipunso in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon, retrieved August 15, 2023

[8] Republic Act No. 1766 (June 21, 1957), An Act Creating the Barrio of Behia in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon

[9] Republic Act No. 1767 (June 21, 1957), An Act Creating the Barrio of Bucal in the Municipality of Tiaong, Province of Quezon, retrieved August 15, 2023

[10] Executive Order No. 270 (October 4, 1957), Creating the Municipality of San Antonio in the Province of Quezon, retrieved January 5, 2022

[met_norms-11] "Tiaong: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.

[PSA15–04-12] Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–04-13] 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.

[NSO07-04-14] 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.

[LWUA-PopulationData-15] "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[16] "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

[17] "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.

[18] "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.

[19] "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.

[20] "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.

[21] "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.

[22] "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

[23] "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

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v t e Province of Quezon
Lucena (capital and largest city)
Municipalities	Agdangan Alabat Atimonan Buenavista Burdeos Calauag Candelaria Catanauan Dolores General Luna General Nakar Guinayangan Gumaca Infanta Jomalig Lopez Lucban Macalelon Mauban Mulanay Padre Burgos Pagbilao Panukulan Patnanungan Perez Pitogo Plaridel Polillo Quezon Real Sampaloc San Andres San Antonio San Francisco San Narciso Sariaya Tagkawayan Tiaong Unisan
Component city	Tayabas
Highly urbanized city	Lucena (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Quezon by the Philippine Statistics Authority. However, qualified voters of this city are still allowed to participate in the election of provincial officials as part of Quezon’s 2nd Sangguniang Panlalawigan district.)