Macalelon

Macalelon
Municipality
Municipality of Macalelon
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Macalelon is located in PhilippinesMacalelonMacalelonLocation 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 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorArtemio A. Mamburao
 • Vice MayorCarmen O. Vidal
 • RepresentativeReynante U. Arrogancia
 • Municipal Council Members
 • Electorate17,470 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total124.05 km2 (47.90 sq mi)
Elevation12 m (39 ft)
Highest elevation107 m (351 ft)
Lowest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Population (2020 census)
 • Total27,312
 • Density220/km2 (570/sq mi)
 • Households6,465
DemonymMacalelonin
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence19.16% (2018)
 • 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 code4309
PSGC045625000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Native languagesTagalog

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.

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

Geography

Barangays

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

Climate

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

Demographics

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Macalelon

10 20 30 40 50 60 2006
55.70 2009
29.47 2012
30.03 2015
28.90 2018
19.16 2021
30.10

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Tourism

Immaculate Conception Parish Church; Macalelon, Quezon

Immaculate Conception Parish Church

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

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

High schools

References

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

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Places adjacent to Macalelon
Pitogo Gumaca Lopez
Macalelon
Tayabas Bay
General Luna
Province of Quezon
Lucena (capital and largest city)
Municipalities
Component city
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.)


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