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{{Short description|Municipality in Calabarzon}}
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| image_caption = Municipal Hall, Kamay Ni Hesus Healing Shrine, Saint Louis of Toulouse Parish Church, Downtown area, Plaza
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'''Lucban''', officially the '''Municipality of Lucban''' ({{lang-tgl|Bayan ng Lukban}}), is a 2nd class [[municipality of the Philippines|municipality]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of [[Quezon]], [[Philippines]]. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,091 people.{{PH census|current}}
'''Lucban''', officially the '''Municipality of Lucban''' ({{langx|tl|Bayan ng Lukban}}), is a [[municipality of the Philippines|municipality]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of [[Quezon]], [[Philippines]]. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,091 people.{{PH census|current}}


Lucban is dubbed as the Art Capital, Dance Capital and Rice Capital of Quezon province. It is accessible by land from Metro Manila passing through [[Rizal Province]], via [[Manila East Road]] or via the [[South Luzon Expressway]] with approximately 2-3 hours drive.
Lucban is dubbed as the Summer Capital, Art Capital, Dance Capital, Tourist Capital, and Rice Capital of Quezon province.


The municipality is known for its annual Pahiyas Festival, which is held every May 19 in honor of [[Isidore the Laborer|San Isidro Labrador]] and known also as the 'Baguio' counterpart of Quezon, Province.
The municipality is known for its annual Pahiyas Festival, which is held every May 15 in honor of [[Isidore the Laborer|San Isidro Labrador]] and known also as the 'Baguio' counterpart of the province.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Legend - poetically in "[https://www.hilmar-alquiros.de/Lucban.htm Ode to Lucban]" - has it the town derives its name from the ''lukbán'' or [[pomelo]] tree. Three hunters from neighbouring [[Majayjay]]— namely Marcos Tigla, Luis Gamba and Lucas Mañawa— lost their way following the trail of wild animals at the foot of volcanic [[Mount Banahaw]]. Resting under a tree, they saw a [[crow]] (''uwák'') in the tree's branches, and believing this to be a bad omen, they moved to another place and rested again. Whilst in the shade of a large pomelo (''lucbán'') tree, the trio were attracted to a couple of [[kingfishers]] (''salacsác'') that were singing. Fascinated by the bird's plumage and rhythmic chirps, the superstitious hunters took this a sign of good fortune and thus settled in the place they named "Lucbán."
Legend has it the town derives its name from the ''lukbán'' or [[pomelo]] tree. Three hunters from neighbouring [[Majayjay]]— namely Marcos Tigla, Luis Gamba, and Lucas Mañawa— lost their way following the trail of wild animals at the foot of volcanic [[Mount Banahaw]]. Resting under a tree, they saw a [[crow]] (''uwák'') in the tree's branches, and believing this to be a bad omen, they moved to another place and rested again. Whilst in the shade of a large pomelo (''lucbán'') tree, the trio was attracted to a couple of [[kingfishers]] (''salacsác'') that were singing. Fascinated by the bird's plumage and rhythmic chirps, the superstitious hunters took this as a sign of good fortune and thus settled in the place they named "Lucbán."


==History==
==History==
[[File:Lucban NHI historical marker.jpg|thumb|left|upright|National historical marker installed at the municipal hall in 1978]]

===Second World War and Japanese Occupation===
===Second World War and Japanese Occupation===
Early in the campaign, Japanese forces invaded and occupied Lucban. On December 26, 1941, Filipino and American troops defended [[Barrio Piis]] and the attack by the Japanese shifted to the [[Bataan Peninsula]]. After Japanese forces occupied the town, they built a military garrison and Japanese armed forces were stationed in Lucban. Both local guerrilla and regular troops of the [[Philippine Commonwealth Army]] initiated attacks in Lucban from 1942 to 1945.
Early in the campaign, Japanese forces invaded and occupied Lucban. On December 26, 1941, Filipino and American troops defended [[Barrio Piis]] and the attack by the Japanese shifted to the [[Bataan Peninsula]]. After Japanese forces occupied the town, they built a military garrison, and the Japanese armed forces were stationed in Lucban. Both local guerrilla and regular troops of the [[Philippine Commonwealth Army]] initiated attacks in Lucban from 1942 to 1945.


===Sampaloc, Quezon===
===Sampaloc, Quezon===
[[File:Lucban Municipal Hall, Plaza De Revolucion (Quezon Avenue, Lucban, Quezon; 10-09-2022).jpg|thumb|left|Plaza De Revolucion]]
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[[Sampaloc, Quezon|Sampaloc]] used to be the Barrio Dingin of Lucban, Quezon consisting of three sitios. It was later renamed into Sampaloc because of the presence of a large tamarind tree found in the center of the settlement during the earlier days. The name was also changed in Alfonso Trece for a time to honor the King of Spain. In 1873, Capt. Pedro Cadelina of Lucban recommended to change the barrio into a municipality but due to lack of residents, it was only made into a “visita”. “Teniente Mayores” were appointed to head the ”visita”, the first of whom was from Polilio, followed by Arcadio Veluya, Laureano Nanola, Silverio Abueva and Juan Saludades. Through the efforts of Juan Pineda, Sampaloc became a municipality in 1892. He was elected as the first Capitan. He was succeeded by Diego Gagan followed by Teofilo Daya in 1901. During Daya's term in the office, three more barrios from Mauban – Banot, Bilucao and San Bueno, became a part of Sampaloc through the efforts of Ireneo Domeo, the municipal secretary. The town was also renamed to Sampaloc during this time.

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[[Sampaloc, Quezon|Sampaloc]] used to be the Barrio Dingin of Lucban, Quezon consisting of three sitios. It was later renamed Sampaloc because of the presence of a large tamarind tree found in the center of the settlement during the earlier days. The name was also changed in Alfonso Trece for a time to honor the King of Spain. In 1873, Capt. Pedro Cadelina of Lucban recommended changing the barrio into a municipality but due to the lack of residents, it was only made into a “visita”. “Teniente Mayores” were appointed to head the ”visita”, the first of whom was from Polilio, followed by Arcadio Veluya, Laureano Nanola, Silverio Abueva, and Juan Saludades. Through the efforts of Juan Pineda, Sampaloc became a municipality in 1892. He was elected as the first Capitan. He was succeeded by Diego Gagan followed by Teofilo Daya in 1901. During Daya's term in office, three more barrios from Mauban – Banot, Bilucao, and San Bueno, became a part of Sampaloc through the efforts of Ireneo Domeo, the municipal secretary. The town was also renamed to Sampaloc during this time.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Lucban is {{convert|22|km}} from [[Lucena City]] and {{convert|121|km}} from [[Manila]] and is accessible by land from Metro Manila passing through [[Rizal (province)|Rizal]] via [[Manila East Road]] or via the [[South Luzon Expressway]] with approximately 2- to 3-hour drive.


===Barangays===
===Barangays===
Lucban is politically subdivided into 32 [[barangays]].
Lucban is politically subdivided into 32 [[barangays]]. Each barangay consists of [[purok]]s and some have [[sitios]].


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* Tiawe
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* Tinamnan
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===Climate===
===Climate===
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| title = Lucban: Average Temperatures and Rainfall
| title = Lucban: Average Temperatures and Rainfall
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| access-date = 27 January 2020 }}</ref>
| access-date = January 27, 2020 }}</ref>
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| date = January 27, 2020 }}
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== Economy ==
== Economy ==
[[File:Lucban town proper, Quezon Avenue (Lucban, Quezon; 10-09-2022).jpg|thumb|Lucban town proper]]
[[File:Lucban Public Market, Quezon, Jul 2024.jpg|thumb|Public Market]]
{{PH poverty incidence}}
{{PH poverty incidence}}


==Government==
==Government==
[[File:LucbanChurchjf8856 13.JPG|thumb|right|New Municipal Hall of Lucban]]
[[File:Lucban Municipal Hall (Quezon Avenue, Lucban, Quezon; 10-09-2022).jpg|thumb|right|Lucban Municipal Hall]]


===Elected officials===
===Elected officials===
Municipal council (2022-2025):<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.calabarzon.dilg.gov.ph/92-lgus/quezon?start=16| title=Elected Officials of Lucban |publisher=DILG}}</ref>
The following serve an elected term from 2022 to 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.calabarzon.dilg.gov.ph/92-lgus/quezon?start=16| title=Elected Officials of Lucban |publisher=DILG}}</ref>
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| '''Municipal Mayor'''
| '''Mayor'''
| ''' Agustin M. Villaverde (PRP) '''
| ''' Agustin M. Villaverde (PRP) '''
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| Mariano Ver Jr. (NPC)
| Mariano Ver Jr. (NPC)
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| Virgilio Oblea (LBP)
| Sunday E. Alvarez (LBP)
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|-
| Arvin John Flores (SKP)
| Romscell Suarez (SKP)
|}
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===Pahiyas festival===
===Pahiyas festival===
[[File:Fried Kiping Vendor.jpg|thumb|A vendor selling colorful fried ''[[kiping]]'']]
[[File:Fried Kiping Vendor.jpg|thumb|A vendor selling colorful fried ''[[kiping]]'']]
[[File:Pahiyas Festival 2023 parade Plaridel (Lucban, Quezon; 05-14-2023).jpg|thumb|Pahiyas Festival 2023 parade ]]
Lucban celebrates the Pahiyas Festival every May 15 in honor of the patron saint of farmers, [[Isidore the Laborer|St Isidore the Labourer]]. Beginning with a 6:00am mass at the [[San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Parish Church|Lucban Church]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ivanhenares.com/2014/05/pahiyas-festival-in-Lucban-quezon-viva.html|title=Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon! Viva San Isidro Labrador!|date=18 May 2014|access-date=23 December 2014|publisher=ivanhenares.com}}</ref> this festival showcases a street of houses which are adorned with fruits, vegetables, agricultural products, handicrafts and ''[[kiping]]'', a rice-made decoration, which afterwards can be eaten grilled or fried. The houses are judged and the best one is proclaimed the winner. Every year, tourists roam the municipality to witness the decoration of houses. Nowadays, Pahiyas Festival is a week long celebration starting every 15 May.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/iwitness/23203/iwitness-ang-kuwago-ng-pahiyas/video//|title=iWitness: Ang kuwago ng Pahiyas|work=GMA News|access-date=5 January 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/may/26/yehey/life/20080526lif1.html manilatimes.net, Harvesting Pahiyas, A rice festival in the midst of a food crisis] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080530012005/http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/may/26/yehey/life/20080526lif1.html |date=2008-05-30 }}</ref>
Lucban celebrates the Pahiyas Festival every May 15 in honor of the patron saint of farmers, [[Isidore the Laborer|St Isidore the Labourer]]. Beginning with a 6:00am mass at the [[San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Parish Church|Lucban Church]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ivanhenares.com/2014/05/pahiyas-festival-in-Lucban-quezon-viva.html|title=Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon! Viva San Isidro Labrador!|date=May 18, 2014|access-date=December 23, 2014|publisher=ivanhenares.com}}</ref> this festival showcases a street of houses which are adorned with fruits, vegetables, agricultural products, handicrafts and ''[[kiping]]'', a rice-made decoration, which afterwards can be eaten grilled or fried. The houses are judged and the best one is proclaimed the winner. Every year, tourists roam the municipality to witness the decoration of houses. Nowadays, Pahiyas Festival is a week long celebration starting every May 15.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/iwitness/23203/iwitness-ang-kuwago-ng-pahiyas/video//|title=iWitness: Ang kuwago ng Pahiyas|work=GMA News|access-date=January 5, 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/may/26/yehey/life/20080526lif1.html manilatimes.net, Harvesting Pahiyas, A rice festival in the midst of a food crisis] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080530012005/http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/may/26/yehey/life/20080526lif1.html |date=May 30, 2008 }}</ref>

In 2014 "Pahiyas Festival", 40,000 [[Lucban longganisa]] were made by Rimberto Veloso, of Eker and Ely’s longganisa, including 10 commercial sausage makers, from May 12 to 19, a “one whole week of buying spree” — P150 a dozen for jumbo size and P75 for regular. The reddish sausages adorned [[façade]] of houses, stores, and public market stalls.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mallari Jr. |first1=Delfin |title=‘Pansit Lucban,’ ‘longganisa’ await Pahiyas revelers|url= https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/602275/pansit-lucban-longganisa-await-pahiyas-revelers|accessdate=April 28, 2024 |publisher= [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=May 15, 2014}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
Public Research University
;Public Research University
* [[Southern Luzon State University]]
* [[Southern Luzon State University]]


College:
;College
* Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Seminary
* Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Seminary
* Banahaw Technological College


Secondary Schools:
;Secondary Schools
* Casa del Niño Jesus de Lucban - High School
* Casa del Niño Jesus de Lucban - High School
* Banahaw View Academy
* Banahaw View Academy
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* Lucban Christian School - Junior High School
* Lucban Christian School - Junior High School


Elementary Schools:
;Elementary Schools
* Steadfast Love Kiddie School
* Steadfast Love Kiddie School
* Casa Del Niño Jesus de Lucban
* Casa Del Niño Jesus de Lucban
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* Lucban Christian School
* Lucban Christian School


==Religious Landmarks==
==Religious landmarks==
[[File:Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church (Lucban-Tayabas Road, Lucban, Quezon; 10-09-2022).jpg|thumb|Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church]]
* Saint Louis Bishop Parish ([[Lucban Church]])
* Saint Louis Bishop Parish ([[Lucban Church]])
* Kamay ni Hesus Shrine
* [[Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church (Lucban)|Kamay ni Hesus Shrine]]


==Notable personalities==
==Notable people==
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* [[Hermano Pule]], religious leader who founded and led the ''Cofradía de San José''.
* [[Hermano Pule]], religious leader who founded and led the ''Cofradía de San José''
* [[Angel Lagdameo]], Archbishop of the [[Archdiocese of Jaro]] and former President of the [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines]]
* [[Angel Lagdameo]], Archbishop of the [[Archdiocese of Jaro]] and former President of the [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines]]
* [[Tommy Abuel]], actor
* [[Tommy Abuel]], actor
* [[Pauline Mendoza]], actress and model of GMA Network
* [[Pauline Mendoza]], actress and model
* Fr. Joseph Faller, healing priest
* Rosauro "Uro" Q. Dela Cruz, TV and film director, mainly ''[[Bubble Gang]]''
* Abbo Q. Dela Cruz, director of ''[[Misteryo sa Tuwa]]'' and adult-oriented films
* [[Leo Oracion]], first Filipino mountaineer to successfully reach the Mt. Everest summit
* [[Leo Oracion]], first Filipino mountaineer to successfully reach the Mt. Everest summit
* Adrian L. Policena, also known as [[Chris Tsuper]], popular radio personality
* [[Chris Tsuper | Adrian L. Policena]], also known as [[Chris Tsuper]], popular radio personality
* [[Pops Fernandez]], celebrity, OPM singer


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=6&frmIdProvince=37&frmIdLgu=724 Local Governance Performance Management System]
*[http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=6&frmIdProvince=37&frmIdLgu=724 Local Governance Performance Management System]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040327212018/http://myquezon.com/ Quezon Province Web Portal]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040327212018/http://myquezon.com/ Quezon Province Web Portal]
*[https://www.hilmar-alquiros.de/Lucban.htm Ode to Lucban]


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Latest revision as of 15:59, 19 December 2024

Lucban
Municipality
Municipality of Lucban
Clockwise from top: Town Proper, Lucban Church, Plaza, Municipal Hall, Kamay Ni Hesus Healing Shrine
Flag of Lucban
Flag
Official seal of Lucban
Seal
Nicknames: 
  • Home of Pahiyas
  • Art Capital of Quezon
  • Longaniza Capital of Southern Tagalog
Motto: 
Yanong Rikit! Baling Ganda!
Anthem: Lucban, Paraiso kong Bayan
Map of Quezon with Lucban highlighted
Map of Quezon with Lucban highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Lucban is located in Philippines
Lucban
Lucban
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°06′48″N 121°33′25″E / 14.1133°N 121.5569°E / 14.1133; 121.5569
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceQuezon
District 1st district
FoundedAugust 19, 1578[1]
Barangays32 (see Barangays)
Government
 [2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAgustin M. Villaverde
 • Vice MayorArnel C. Abcede
 • RepresentativeWilfrido Mark M. Enverga
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate35,705 voters (2022)
Area
[3]
 • Total
130.46 km2 (50.37 sq mi)
Elevation
521 m (1,709 ft)
Highest elevation
1,872 m (6,142 ft)
Lowest elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total
53,091
 • Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
 • Households
12,692
Demonym(s)Lucbanin, Lukbanin
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
19.85
% (2021)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 292.2 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 576.6 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 212.1 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 109.9 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityManila Electric Company (Meralco)
 • WaterApolinario Dela Cruz Waterworks System
 • Telecommunications
  • PLDT
  • LUKTEL
 • Cable TVBANAHAW CATV
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4328
PSGC
0405623000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Native languagesTagalog
Websitewww.lucban.gov.ph

Lucban, officially the Municipality of Lucban (Tagalog: Bayan ng Lukban), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,091 people.[4]

Lucban is dubbed as the Summer Capital, Art Capital, Dance Capital, Tourist Capital, and Rice Capital of Quezon province.

The municipality is known for its annual Pahiyas Festival, which is held every May 15 in honor of San Isidro Labrador and known also as the 'Baguio' counterpart of the province.

Etymology

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Legend has it the town derives its name from the lukbán or pomelo tree. Three hunters from neighbouring Majayjay— namely Marcos Tigla, Luis Gamba, and Lucas Mañawa— lost their way following the trail of wild animals at the foot of volcanic Mount Banahaw. Resting under a tree, they saw a crow (uwák) in the tree's branches, and believing this to be a bad omen, they moved to another place and rested again. Whilst in the shade of a large pomelo (lucbán) tree, the trio was attracted to a couple of kingfishers (salacsác) that were singing. Fascinated by the bird's plumage and rhythmic chirps, the superstitious hunters took this as a sign of good fortune and thus settled in the place they named "Lucbán."

History

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National historical marker installed at the municipal hall in 1978

Second World War and Japanese Occupation

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Early in the campaign, Japanese forces invaded and occupied Lucban. On December 26, 1941, Filipino and American troops defended Barrio Piis and the attack by the Japanese shifted to the Bataan Peninsula. After Japanese forces occupied the town, they built a military garrison, and the Japanese armed forces were stationed in Lucban. Both local guerrilla and regular troops of the Philippine Commonwealth Army initiated attacks in Lucban from 1942 to 1945.

Sampaloc, Quezon

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Plaza De Revolucion

Sampaloc used to be the Barrio Dingin of Lucban, Quezon consisting of three sitios. It was later renamed Sampaloc because of the presence of a large tamarind tree found in the center of the settlement during the earlier days. The name was also changed in Alfonso Trece for a time to honor the King of Spain. In 1873, Capt. Pedro Cadelina of Lucban recommended changing the barrio into a municipality but due to the lack of residents, it was only made into a “visita”. “Teniente Mayores” were appointed to head the ”visita”, the first of whom was from Polilio, followed by Arcadio Veluya, Laureano Nanola, Silverio Abueva, and Juan Saludades. Through the efforts of Juan Pineda, Sampaloc became a municipality in 1892. He was elected as the first Capitan. He was succeeded by Diego Gagan followed by Teofilo Daya in 1901. During Daya's term in office, three more barrios from Mauban – Banot, Bilucao, and San Bueno, became a part of Sampaloc through the efforts of Ireneo Domeo, the municipal secretary. The town was also renamed to Sampaloc during this time.

Geography

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Lucban is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Lucena City and 121 kilometres (75 mi) from Manila and is accessible by land from Metro Manila passing through Rizal via Manila East Road or via the South Luzon Expressway with approximately 2- to 3-hour drive.

Barangays

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Lucban is politically subdivided into 32 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

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Climate data for Lucban, Quezon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 24
(75) 		25
(77) 		27
(81) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		27
(81) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		24
(75) 		26
(80)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 18
(64) 		18
(64) 		18
(64) 		19
(66) 		21
(70) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		19
(66) 		20
(68)
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[6]

Demographics

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Population census of Lucban
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 10,227—    
1918 12,913+1.57%
1939 13,976+0.38%
1948 15,060+0.83%
1960 17,452+1.24%
1970 23,157+2.87%
1975 23,044−0.10%
1980 25,826+2.30%
1990 30,130+1.55%
1995 35,128+2.92%
2000 38,834+2.17%
2007 45,616+2.24%
2010 46,698+0.86%
2015 51,475+1.87%
2020 53,091+0.61%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

Economy

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Lucban town proper
Public Market

Poverty incidence of Lucban

5
10
15
20
2006
12.20
2009
5.15
2012
5.26
2015
3.77
2018
3.99
2021
19.85

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Government

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Lucban Municipal Hall

Elected officials

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The following serve an elected term from 2022 to 2025.[19]

Elected Municipal Officials of Lucban, Quezon
Position Name
Mayor Agustin M. Villaverde (PRP)
Vice Mayor Arnel C. Abcede (PRP)
Councilors Nikki Dominique Deveza (PRP)
Eduardo Alamo (NP)
Aven Bince Rada (PRP)
Lois Conrad Salumbides (NP)
Nyerwina Pavino (PRP)
Marife Hari (NPC)
Maria Geraldine Halili (NPC)
Mariano Ver Jr. (NPC)
Sunday E. Alvarez (LBP)
Romscell Suarez (SKP)

Culture

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Pahiyas festival

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A vendor selling colorful fried kiping
Pahiyas Festival 2023 parade

Lucban celebrates the Pahiyas Festival every May 15 in honor of the patron saint of farmers, St Isidore the Labourer. Beginning with a 6:00am mass at the Lucban Church,[20] this festival showcases a street of houses which are adorned with fruits, vegetables, agricultural products, handicrafts and kiping, a rice-made decoration, which afterwards can be eaten grilled or fried. The houses are judged and the best one is proclaimed the winner. Every year, tourists roam the municipality to witness the decoration of houses. Nowadays, Pahiyas Festival is a week long celebration starting every May 15.[21][22]

In 2014 "Pahiyas Festival", 40,000 Lucban longganisa were made by Rimberto Veloso, of Eker and Ely’s longganisa, including 10 commercial sausage makers, from May 12 to 19, a “one whole week of buying spree” — P150 a dozen for jumbo size and P75 for regular. The reddish sausages adorned façade of houses, stores, and public market stalls.[23]

Education

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Public Research University
College
  • Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Seminary
  • Banahaw Technological College
Secondary Schools
  • Casa del Niño Jesus de Lucban - High School
  • Banahaw View Academy
  • Lucban Academy
  • One in Christ Church School of Lucban Inc.
  • Paaralang Sekundarya ng Lucban Integrated School
  • Nagsinamo National High School
  • Lucban Christian School - Junior High School
Elementary Schools
  • Steadfast Love Kiddie School
  • Casa Del Niño Jesus de Lucban
  • Good Shepherd Diocesan School-Philippine Independent Church
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 1
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 2
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 3A
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 3B
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 4
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 5
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 6
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 7
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban-Maka
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban-May-it Manasa
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban-Nagsinamo
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban-Nakal
  • Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban-Piis
  • Lucban Adventist Elementary School
  • Lucban Christian School

Religious landmarks

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Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church

Notable people

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "VP Leni Robredo". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  2. ^  Municipality of Lucban | (DILG)
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Lucban: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  19. ^ "Elected Officials of Lucban". DILG.
  20. ^ "Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon! Viva San Isidro Labrador!". ivanhenares.com. May 18, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  21. ^ "iWitness: Ang kuwago ng Pahiyas". GMA News. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  22. ^ manilatimes.net, Harvesting Pahiyas, A rice festival in the midst of a food crisis Archived May 30, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  23. ^ Mallari Jr., Delfin (May 15, 2014). "'Pansit Lucban,' 'longganisa' await Pahiyas revelers". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 28, 2024.

22. Wikipedia Chris Tsuper

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