Tiaong
Municipality in Quezon, Philippines
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Tiaong ([ˈtjaʔɔŋ]), officially the Municipality of Tiaong (Tagalog: Bayan ng Tiaong), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 107,666 people.[5]
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Tiaong | |
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| Municipality of Tiaong | |
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 Map of Quezon with Tiaong highlighted | |
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| Coordinates: 13°57′N 121°19′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 | 73,299 voters (2025) |
| 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 (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 107,666 |
| • Density | 639.42/km2 (1,656.1/sq mi) |
| • Households | 26,509 |
| Demonym | Tiaongin |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 4.01 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 433 million (2024) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,758 million (2024) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 206.3 million (2024) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 332.5 million (2024) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Manila Electric Company (Meralco) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4325 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Website | tiaong |
Etymology
The town got its name from tiaong, the Tagalog local name of Rubroshorea ovata, a native species of hardwood tree.[6]
History
Historically, Dolores was once consolidated with the municipality of Tiaong by virtue of Act No. 402 dated May 17, 1902.[7]
On June 21, 1957, barrios Matipunso, Behia, and Bucal were established out of barrios Niing, Callejon, and Buha, respectively.[8][9][10] On October 4, 1957, barrios Buliran, Callejon, Niing, and Pury were excised from Tiaong to form the new municipality of San Antonio.[11]
Geography
Tiaong is 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Lucena and 95 kilometers (59 mi) from Manila.
Barangays
Tiaong is politically subdivided into 31 barangays, as indicated below. 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[12] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| 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 | +1.35% |
| 2024 | 107,666 | +0.31% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17] | ||
Economy
Government
Elected officials
| 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
- Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park
- Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
- Villa Escudero
Education
The Tiaong Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[27]
Primary and elementary schools
- Anastacia Elementary School
- Aquino Elementary School
- Ayusan Elementary School
- Behia Elementary School
- Bukal Elementary School
- Bula Elementary School
- Bulakin Elementary School
- Cabatang Elementary School
- Cabay Elementary School
- Claro M. Recto Memorial Central School
- Del Rosario Elementary School
- Doña Concepcion H.
- Gaudete Study Center Inc.
- Geriane Rainbow School
- Hilirang Buli Elementary School
- Kiddie Corner School Inc.
- Lagalag Elementary School
- Lusacan Elementary School
- Luzon Field Academy
- Maranatha Christian Academy
- Palagaran Elementary School
- Saint John Parochial School
- San Francisco Elementary School
- San Isidro Elementary School
- San Jose Elementary School
- San Pedro Elementary School
- Southside Integrated School
- Tagbakin Elementary School
- Tiaong Christian Academy
- Tiaong East Elementary School
- Umali Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Cabay National High School
- Don Ysidro Memorial School
- Gaudete Study Center Inc.
- Gloria Umali National High School
- Lalig National High School
- Lusacan National High School
- Lusacan Senior High School
- Paiisa National High School
- Recto Memorial National High School
- St. John Parochial School
- Talisay Integrated School
Higher educational institutions
- Asian Institute of Technology & Education
- Lyceum De San Pablo
- Olinsterg College
- Southern Luzon State University
Gallery
Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
Doña Concha Umali Ancestral House
Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park
Tiaong Lying-In Hospital
Type 89 I-Go tank at Villa Escudero
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Notable persons
- Anna Suarez, Ex congresswoman
- Claro M. Recto, Senator and Supreme Court justice
- Ye Fei, A Chinese general born in Tiaong
