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{{Short description|Municipality in Quezon, Philippines}}
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| leader_name1 = Leah M. dela Cruz
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| leader_name2 = [[Keith Micah Tan]]
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| 2=Melvin J. Labasan
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| 3=Marina M. Umali
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| 4=Ceferino B. Rosas Jr.
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| 5=Angelo P. Eduarte
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| 8=Noel L. Panganiban
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| population_rank = {{steady}} 8th
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| timezone = [[Philippine Standard Time|PST]]
| utc_offset = +8
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| demographics2_title3 = Telecommunications
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'''Calauag''' is a 1st class [[Philippine municipality|municipality]] in the [[Philippine province|province]] of [[Quezon province|Quezon]], a part of [[CALABARZON]] Region in the [[Philippines]]. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 69,475.<ref name='2007 Census of Population'>{{cite web | url = http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html | title = 2007 Census of Population | publisher = Philippine National Statistics Office| accessdate = 2008-10-04}}</ref>.It is about 232 kilometers southeast of [[Manila]] and 95 kilometers away from [[Lucena City|Lucena]], the Province's Capital.
'''Calauag''', officially the '''Municipality of Calauag''' ({{IPA|tl|kaˈlaʊag|lang}}; {{langx|tl|Bayan ng Calauag}}), is a 1st class [[municipality of the Philippines|municipality]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of [[Quezon]], [[Philippines]]. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 71,809 people.{{PH census|current}}


== Overview ==
== Churches and History ==
[[File:Landing Fields - Philippines - Luzon Island - NARA - 68160914.jpg|thumb|left|Aerial view of Calauag, circa 1930s]]
Calauag is a 1st class municipality in Quezon among its forty (39) towns and the city of Lucena which is also the capital and the seat of the provincial government. It is also the 2nd Largest Municipality 4th District of Quezon in terms of Land Area. It was founded in the year 1851 and its foundation anniversary is presently observed together with the celebration of the annual town fiesta every May 25.


'''<big>Churches in Calauag, Quezón</big>'''
The town proper is serenely nestled between a mountain and a sea and so strategically located yet accessible to land and sea transportation. Passing by along the hilly portion of the Maharlika Highway, one could take a glimpse of the whole town with the perfect picturesque view of Calauag Bay in the background and further on, the vastness of Pacific Ocean. The townsfolk who are genial and peace loving still maintain the age-old tradition and customs and the close-knit family ties even at this modern age.


San Pedro Apóstol Parish (est. 1846)
Basically an agricultural town, it has a total land area of 42,318&nbsp;hectares with about 76% are planted to coconuts, rice, citrus and vegetables. Fishing is another source of livelihood for its populace living in the far-flung barangays particularly along the coasts off the Pacific Ocean. Fishponds operations have also found their way in Calauag adding to the flourishing fishing industry. Crabs from Calauag is known as the best in the Philippines.


Espíritu Santo Parish (est. 2007)
The ideal peace and order situation obtaining in the town makes it a favorite stop over for travelers plying the route of Manila-Bicol Region and as far as Visayas and Mindanao. Lately, it is being dubbed as the melting pot or emerging transportation terminal in Southern Tagalog because of the three (3) terminals being operated by major transportation companies in the country.
Going to this town will have a change for travelers to experience the enchanting Quezon National Forest Park (Bitukang Manok or Eme Road) situated in Towns of Atimonan and Pagbilao. There is a mini park with man-made lagoon on top of the mountain (old zig-zag) ideal place for resting, eating and car checking.


Nuestra Señora de Fátima Parish (est. 2009)
Calauag is composed of originally ninety (90) barangays and by the latest census, it has a total population of 71,621. There are at currently 34,158 (2010) registered voters making its people highly politicized and well-informed of their rights of suffrage. Elections were consistently peaceful and orderly. Elected officials and career civil servants in the local government including the barangay officials are widely known for their dedication to their sworn duties to serve their constituencies.


The Municipality of Calauag is situated 233 kilometers southeast of Manila. Its boundaries are Lopez, Quezon on the West and South; Calauag, Basiad, and Tinig Bays on the North; Guinyangan, Quezon, Tagkawayan Quezon, 9 Dispute Barangays and Sta.Elena, Camarines Norte on the East. It has a total land area of 42,318&nbsp;hectares spread over ninety (90) barangays with twelve (12) barangays consisting of the town proper; twenty three (23) barangays situated along the roadside; twenty (20) barangays considered as inland; three (3) barangays are directly along the path railways; and thirty two (32) barangays are in the coastal area facing along the Pacific Ocean and inward going to the town proper, Calauag Bay.


'''<big>History of Calauag, Quezón</big>'''
== History ==
According to the writings of VALENTIN MARTIN in his "ENSAYO DE UNA SINTESIS DE LOS TRABAJOS REALIZIDOS SOS LAS CORPORACIONES RELIGIOSAS ESPANOLAS DE FILIPINAS" the first record of the establishment of a settlement in Calauag dates as far as the year 1584. However, the formal founding of the town was placed in the year 1581 with the union of the settlements in Apad and Calauag.


According to the writings of Valentin Martin in his "''Ensayo de una sintesis de los trabajos realizados sos las corporaciones religiosas Españolas de Filipinas''", the first record of the establishment of a settlement in Calauag dates as far as the year 1584. However, the formal founding of the town by Spanish conquistadors was placed in the year 1851 with the union of the settlements in Apad and Calauag.<ref name="about">{{cite web |url=http://www.quezon.gov.ph/about/calauag.html |title=Municipality of Calauag |publisher=Quezon Province |access-date=October 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014042409/http://www.quezon.gov.ph/about/calauag.html |archive-date=October 14, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The first elected Captain of the town was Juan Sunog. In 1897 the town was placed the Revolutionary Government and Alipio Declaro became the Municipal President. In 1914 under Municipal President Marciano Roldan, the town was destroyed by fire for the first time in its history. On December 24, 1941, the town was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army and on January 14, 1942, the town was again destroyed by fire. On April 19, 1945, the United States and Filipino forces liberated the town from Japanese occupation.


The first elected Captain of the town was Juan Sunog. In 1897 the town was placed the Revolutionary Government and Alipio Declaro became the Municipal President. In 1914 under Municipal President Marciano Roldan, the town was destroyed by fire for the first time in its history. On December 24, 1941, the town was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army and on January 14, 1942, the town was again destroyed by fire. On April 19, 1945, the United States and Filipino forces liberated the town from Japanese occupation. The general headquarters of the Philippine Army and Constabulary under the Commonwealth regime was built and station in Calauag during and after the war from 1945 to 1946 against the possible remaining Japanese Armies.
== Government ==

{| class="wikitable"
===Lost barangays to Bicol===
|-
Calauag experienced a big controversy due to a decade-long boundary dispute with the neighboring town of [[Santa Elena, Camarines Norte|Santa Elena]] in the province of [[Camarines Norte]], which resulted in a [[Supreme Court of the Philippines|Supreme Court]] case, Presidential intervention, and the loss of a quarter of its land area. The disputed barangays were:
! Position !! Name !! Party
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|
|-
* Don Tomas
| Mayor || Luisito S. Visorde || [[Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas]]
* Guitol
|-
* Kabuluan (alternatively spelled as Cabuluan in Tayabas Tagalog)
| Vice Mayor || Nestor C. Olviga || [[Lakas-Kampi-CMD]]
* Kagtalaba
|-
* Maulawin
| Councilors || Leah M. Dela Cruz || [[Lakas-Kampi-CMD]]
* Plaridel (alternatively known as Macahadoc)
|-
* Patag Ibaba
| || Angelo P. Eduarte || [[Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas]]
* Patag Iraya (alternatively spelled as Ilaya in Tayabas Tagalog)
|-
* Tabugon
| || Nestor V. Inofre || [[Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas]]
}}
|-
[[File:Camarines Norte province 1918 map.JPG|thumb|left|Map of Camarines Norte in 1918 which excluded the Eight Barangays of East Quezon apart from Kagtalaba.]]
| || Claudio S. La Torre || [[Lakas-Kampi-CMD]]
On October 14, 1991, the Provincial Government and Municipal Government of Calauag ordered the demolition of a boundary marker installed by the [[Department of Environment and Natural Resources|DENR]]. In October 1995, then-President [[Fidel V. Ramos]] came to Calauag to meet with local officials to resolve the boundary dispute between the two provinces and surveyed the whole disputed area. Calauag retained its jurisdiction. However, the case was elevated to the Supreme Court. The Case of Province of Quezon vs. Province of Camarines Norte eventually ruled in favor of Camarines Norte and Calauag ceased its political jurisdiction on the said barangays.<ref>{{cite web|title=Province of Camarines Norte Vs. Province of Quezon, Re: Urgent Petition to Cite Governor Eduardo T. Rodriguez of Quezon Province, and Mayor Julio U. Lim of Calauag Quezon, in contempt of court|url=http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/jurisprudence/2001/oct2001/80796.htm|work=G.R. No. 80796|publisher=Supreme Court of the Philippines|access-date=November 26, 2013|date=October 11, 2001|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012061830/http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/jurisprudence/2001/oct2001/80796.htm|archive-date=October 12, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-

| || Cirilo D.R. Pareja Jr. || [[Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas]]
== Geography ==
|-
Calauag is located on the north-eastern end of [[Tayabas Isthmus]]. The Daang Maharlika or [[Pan-Philippine Highway]] runs at the town after Lopez in Southbound and after Santa Elena at the Northbound or from Manila. At the north end of [[Andaya Highway|Quirino Highway]], it meets Daang Maharlika in Barangay Tabugon. It also meets the north end of Guinayangan Provincial Road which also meets Daang Maharlika in Barangay Sumulong. It is bounded to the north-west by Calauag Bay, south-west by [[Lopez, Quezon|Lopez]], to the east by [[Guinayangan, Quezon|Guinayangan]], and to the north by Basiad Bay and Tinig Bay; it is separated from [[Alabat Island]] by a kilometer narrow straight.
| || Leonardo G. Pialo || Independent

|-
Calauag is {{convert|227|km}} southeast of [[Manila]] and {{convert|97|km}} east from provincial capital [[Lucena]].
| || Reymundo M. Recio || [[Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas]]
|-
| || Mildred N. Villareal || [[Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas]]
|}


=== Barangays ===
=== Barangays ===
Calauag is politically subdivided into 81 [[Barangay]]s
Calauag is politically subdivided into 81 [[barangay]]s. Each barangay consists of [[purok]]s and some have [[sitios]].


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{| border="0"
|-----
| valign="top" |
* Agoho
* Agoho
* Anahawan
* Anahawan
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* Apad Taisan
* Apad Taisan
* Atulayan
* Atulayan
* Baclaran (Poblacion)
* '''Baclaran (Poblacion)'''
* Bagong Silang
* Bagong Silang
* Balibago
* Balibago
* Bangkuruhan
* Bangkuruhan
* Bantolinao
* Bantolinao
* Barangay I (Poblacion)
* '''Barangay Uno (Poblacion)'''
* Barangay II (Poblacion)
* '''Barangay Dos (Poblacion)'''
* Barangay III (Poblacion)
* '''Barangay Tres (Poblacion)'''
* Barangay IV (Poblacion)
* '''Barangay Cuatro (Poblacion)'''
* Barangay V (Poblacion)
* '''Barangay Cinco (Poblacion)'''
* Bigaan
* Bigaan
* Binutas
* Binutas (Santa Brigida)
* Biyan
* Biyan
* Bukal
* Bukal
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* Guinosayan
* Guinosayan
* Ipil
* Ipil
| valign="top" |
* Kalibo (Santa Cruz)
* Kalibo (Santa Cruz)
* Kapaluhan
* Kapaluhan
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* Manhulugin
* Manhulugin
* Marilag (Punaya)
* Marilag (Punaya)
* Maulawin
* Mulay
* Mulay
* Pandanan
* Pandanan
* Pansol
* Pansol
* Patihan
* Patihan
* Pinagbayanan (Poblacion)
* '''Pinagbayanan (Poblacion)'''
* Pinagkamaligan (Poblacion)
* '''Pinagkamaligan (Poblacion)'''
* Pinagsakayan
* Pinagsakayan
* '''Pinagtalleran (Poblacion)'''
| valign="top" |
* Pinagtalleran (Poblacion)
* Rizal Ibaba
* Rizal Ibaba
* Rizal Ilaya
* Rizal Ilaya
* Sabang I (Poblacion)
* '''Sabang Uno (Poblacion)'''
* Sabang II (Poblacion)
* '''Sabang Dos (Poblacion)'''
* Salvacion
* Salvacion
* San Quintin
* San Quintin
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* San Roque Ilaya
* San Roque Ilaya
* Santa Cecilia
* Santa Cecilia
* Santa Maria (Poblacion)
* '''Santa Maria (Poblacion)'''
* Santa Milagrosa
* Santa Milagrosa
* Santa Rosa
* Santa Rosa
* Santo Angel (Pangahoy)
* Santo Angel
* Santo Domingo
* Santo Domingo
* Sinag
* Sinag
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* Sumulong
* Sumulong
* Tabansak
* Tabansak
* Tabugon
* Talingting
* Talingting
* Tamis
* Tamis
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* Viñas
* Viñas
* Yaganak
* Yaganak
{{div col end}}
|}


=== Town proper ===
==Dispute issue==
The town center ([[poblacion]]) consists of 12 barangays and 11 blocks from the [[Philippine National Railways|PNR]] Station in the east to Pinagkamaligan ES on the west. Going west from Barangay Pinagtalleran via Quezon Street, there are five blocks of high concentration of shops, groceries, and banks.
Calauag actually comprises 90 Barangays with borders dating to its founding in the Spanish era. The Disputed barangays are Cabuluan, Don Tomas[Morato], Guitol, Kagtalaba,Maulawin, Patag Ibaba, Patag Ilaya, Plaridel(Macahadoc), Tabugon. On October 14, 1991, the Provincial Government and Local Gov't of Calauag ordered the Bulldozing of a Marker installed by the DENR. On October 1995, then President Fidel Ramos came to Calauag to meet with local officials to resolve Boundary dispute between the two provinces. Calauag retained it's jurisdiction, however the case was elevated to the Supreme Court which eventually ruled in favor of Camarines Norte and Calauag ceased it's political jurisdiction on the said barangays.


The Government Center is located in the south of the town which consists of Municipal Hall which houses the City Library, Fire Station, Police Station and Precinct, and the Municipal Council building. Quezon Plaza is a well-used spot for programs and events. The Livelihood Center is two blocks away from the plaza and Quezon Street. Central Park is also located in front of the plaza and the City Hall.
== Natural resources ==
Existing land use


===Land area===
Calauag is one of the municipalities in the southern part of Quezon province. The municipality covers a total land area of 42,318&nbsp;hectares with slopes ranging from lowland, plain to mountainous. Slope ranges from 0-1% to 15% and above. It is composed of 90 barangays with Barangays I to V in the poblacion and already urbanized adjacent barangays of Sta. Maria, Sabang I and II, Pinagtalleran, Baclaran, Pinagbayanan and Pinagkamaligan. Commercial and industrial establishments are found in these areas adding to the urban feature of said barangays.
Calauag has a land area size of 324.71 km2 (125.37 sq mi). Its land is three times bigger than San Francisco, California 121.51 km2 (46.91 sq mi) and almost half-smaller than the size of Singapore 728.3 km2 (281.2 sq mi).


===Climate===
Calauag is primarily an agricultural municipality. Of the 42,318&nbsp;hectares of land, about 32,426&nbsp;hectares ore 76% is devoted to agriculture. The remaining area is subdivided to build up uses, forest, open grassland, roads, rivers and creeks, swamps and fishponds.
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Calauag has a [[Tropical|tropical climate]]. It falls under the Type IV Tropical Climate which has rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Rainy season must be expected from end of May to last week of December.
1. General Land Use
Calauag although considered one of the major urban center in the southern province of Quezon is primarily agricultural. It is composed of 90 barangays. The urban area is composed of 12 barangays, 23 barangays are situated along major transportation routes, 3 barangays are directly along the path of the railways, and 32 are the so called coastal barangays being situated along the coasts of Pacific Ocean and Calauag-Lamon Bay.
With a total land area of 42,318 and a population of 71,621 covered in the year under review, the gross population is about 1.70 persons per hectare.


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2. Built-Up Areas
Built up areas constitute the urban core of the poblacion and portions of the adjacent urbanized barangays. The total built up area of the municipality is 1,590&nbsp;hectares which is
3.75% of the total area and distributed as follows:
Urban built up - 1.15 hectares;
Residential - 1,286.60;
Commercial - 105.50;
Institutional - 38.90;
Roads & utilities - 63.60;
Functional Open Space - 10.00;
Industrial - 4.25


==Demographics==
Total - 1,590.00&nbsp;hectares
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== Economy ==
3. Agricultural Areas
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The agricultural area of the municipality covers a total area of 32,436&nbsp;hectares or 76% of the total land area. This is predominantly planted to coconuts, rice, bananas, corn, fruit trees, vegetables and others.
Calauag has an agricultural-based economy. Most economic activity happens in Municipal Market and its vicinity. Most agricultural products are [[coconut]]-based and followed by rice, corn, fish, crabs and other seafoods. It is currently classified as First class-municipality.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Calauag Profile – Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index |url=https://cmci.dti.gov.ph/lgu-profile.php?lgu=Calauag&year=2019 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=CMCI |language=en-US}}</ref>


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4. Forest Areas
The forest area of Calauag is 1.278&nbsp;hectares or 3.30% of the total land area. This is not concentrated in one area alone as small portions are found scattered in the other barangays like Lagay, Atulayan, Kunalum, Talingting, Anas, Bukal and Kinamaligan. Forest products derived from the forest include lumber, mangrove, timber, nipa, bamboo, buri, charcoal and wild plants. Dipterocarp species are also found in the forested area.


==Government==
5. Open grassland/pastureland
===Local government===
Open grassland used as pastureland has approximately land area of 300&nbsp;hectares. It could be found in various barangays but most especially along the transportation routes for obvious reason.
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The mayor for the 2022-2025 term is Rosalina O. Visorde. Leah Dela Cruz is the town's incumbent vice mayor. Under the 1987 Constitution, the mayor is restricted to three consecutive terms with three years per term, although a mayor can be elected again after an interruption of term. The mayor has the direct control of the departments while the Municipal Administrator is indirectly in charge of all departments of the Municipal Government while the Vice Mayor is in charge of the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) which consists of seven Councilors and one Municipal [[Sangguniang Kabataan]]/SK (Youth Council) Chairman and one President of Liga ng mga Barangay (Barangay League) which are elected every three years and Municipal Administrator is appointed by the seating municipal mayor.


===Congressional and provincial legislators===
6. Marginal land
In the 19th Congress of the [[House of Representatives of the Philippines|House of Representatives]], Calauag is Represented by [[Keith Micah Tan]] of the [[Quezon's 4th congressional district|4th Congressional District of Quezon]]. The former disputed nine barangays are under [[Camarines Norte's 1st congressional district]], Represented by Josefina "Josie" B. Tallado.
Marginal land comprises the rivers, springs and creeks which has a total of 15&nbsp;hectares. The rivers are known as Pandanan River and Sumulong River. The springs can be found in Pansol, Yaganak, Kinalin and Maligaya.


In the [[Quezon Provincial Board|Provincial Board]], Calauag, together with the other municipalities of 4th District of Quezon is represented by three elected board members for the term of 2022 to 2025: Roderick "Derick" Magbuhos of [[Atimonan, Quezon|Atimonan]], Harold Butardo of [[Guinayangan, Quezon|Guinayangan]] and Isaias Ubana II of [[Lopez, Quezon|Lopez]], and are members of ruling [[Nationalist People's Coalition| Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC)]]. Provincial Councilors' League also has a seat in the [[Quezon Provincial Board|Provincial Board]], represented by Angelo "Ola" Eduarte, also of NPC which hails from Calauag.
7. Swamps, marshes and Fishponds Areas
There are about 2.690&nbsp;hectares devoted to fishponds. They are mostly located along the swamps and marshes which are easier to develop and cheaper. Majority of fishponds in Calauag are privately owned and operated by established companies involved in fishpond operations for bigger yield.


===List of Former Chief Executives===
==Communications==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
Calauag are provided with fast means of communications and powered by major wireless carriers such as [[Smart_Communications|SMART]], [[Globe Telecom|Globe]] and [[Sun Cellular|Sun]]. Santos Telephone Corporation are the only Telephone company that operates in the area and made Calauag as their corporate headquarters.
|-
! #
! rowspan=2| Term
! rowspan="2" colspan=2 | Chief Executive
! rowspan="2"| Political Party
! rowspan="2" |Others: <br>(Position and origin)
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | '''Spanish Era'''
|-
! 1
| 1851
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Juan "Juan Sunog" Parcero
| NA
| [[Atimonan]]
|-
! 2
| 1851
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Pascual Siazon
| NA
| Apad
|-
! 3
| 1852
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Benito Jorbina
| NA
| Calauag
|-
! 4
| 1853
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Antonio Cerilla
| NA
| Apad
|-
! 5
| 1854
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Eustaquio Geneblazo
| NA
| [[Atimonan]]
|-
! 6
| 1855
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Pantaleon Cerdinia
| NA
| Apad
|-
! 7
| 1856
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Pedro Juaris
| NA
| [[Nueva Cáceres]]
|-
! 8
| 1857
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Vicente Penidles
| NA
| Apad
|-
! 9
| 1858
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Marciano Junillis
| NA
| [[Nueva Cáceres]]
|-
! 10
| 1859
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Agapito Jorbina
| NA
| Calauag
|-
! 11
| 1860
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Arcadio Cerilla
| NA
| Apad
|-
! 12
| 1861
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Felipe Labiste
| NA
| [[Libmanan, Camarines Sur|Libmanan]]
|-
! 13
| 1862
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Benito Jorbina
| NA
| 2nd Term, Apad
|-
! 14
| 1863–1864
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Pantaleon Jorbina
| NA
| Apad
|-
! 15
| 1865–1866
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Domingo Jorbina
| NA
| Calauag
|-
! 16
| 1867
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Antonio Uransa
| NA
| Gumaca
|-
! 17
| 1868
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Lucas Dela Costa
| NA
| Mauban
|-
! 18
| 1869–1870
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Domingo Jovida
| NA
| Calauag
|-
! 19
| 1871–1872
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Raymundo Locido
| NA
| First Term, Apad
|-
! 20
| 1873–1874
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Antonio Lerum
| NA
| Apad
|-
! 21
| 1875–1876
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Raymundo Locido
| NA
| 2nd Term, Apad
|-
! 22
| 1877–1878
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Canuto Escolano
| NA
| Apad
|-
! 23
| 1879–1880
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Juan Geneblazo
| NA
| Calauag
|-
! 24
| 1881–1882
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Severino Villafranca
| NA
|
|-
! 25
| 1883–1886
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Juan Enteria
| NA
| [[Gumaca]]
|-
! 26
| 1887–1888
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Sinfroso Matos
| NA
| [[Gumaca]]
|-
! 27
| 1889
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Raymundo Daroga
| NA
| [[Gumaca]]
|-
! 28
| 1890–1891
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Pedro Segui
| NA
| [[Gumaca]]
|-
! 29
| 1892–1893
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Sebastián Uransa
| NA
| [[Gumaca]], [[Maura Law]] passed on 1893
|-
! 30
| 1894
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Antonio Lerum
| NA
| 2nd Term, Apad
|-
! 31
| 1895–1896
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Tomás Rañola
| NA
| Last Capitán Municipal, [[Lucban, Quezon|Lucban]]
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | '''Philippine Revolution'''
|-
! 32
| 1897–1899
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Alipio Declaro
| NA
| First Municipal President. [[Mauban, Quezon|Mauban]]
|-
! 33
| 1900
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Juan Lerum
| NA
| Calauag
|-
! 34
| 1901–1903
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Hilario Cantre
| NA
| Cantre Street named after him in Barangay Poblacion Tres. [[Gumaca]]
|-
! 35
| 1904–1905
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Felix Jubilo
| NA
| Calauag
|-
! 36
| 1906–1907
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| León Tañada
| NA
| Tañada Street named after him in Barangay Poblacion Dos. [[Gumaca]]
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | '''American Civil Government'''
|-
! 37
| 1908–1909
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Basilio De Guzman
| NA
| De Guzman Street in Barangay Poblacion Dos named after him. [[Gumaca]]
|-
! 38
| 1910–1912
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Arcadio Vera Cruz
| NA
| Vera Cruz Street in Barangay Poblacion Uno named after him. [[Atimonan]]
|-
! 39
| 1913–1916
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Marciano Roldan
| NA
| Roldan Street in Barangay Poblacion Tres named after him. [[Boac, Marinduque|Boac]]
|-
! 40
| 1916–1922
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Pedro Pica
| NA
| [[Atimonan]]
|-
! 41
| 1922–1925
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Espiridion Argüelles
| NA
|Arguelles Street in Barangay Poblacion Uno named after him. Calauag
|-
! 42
| 1925–1928
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Armando C. Villaverde
| NA
| Calauag
|-
! 43
| 1928–1931
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Donato O. Cabangon
| NA
| Calauag
|-
! 44
| 1931–1934
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Jacinto Lerum
| NA
| Calauag
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[Commonwealth of the Philippines|Commonwealth Era]]'''
|-
! 45
| 1934–1938
| style="background:{{party color|Nacionalista Party}};" |
| [[Tomas Morato|Tomás Bernabéu Morató]]
| [[Nacionalista Party|Nacionalista]]
| Last Municipal President of Calauag, First Mayor of Quezon City. Morato Street in Town Proper named after him. Calauag
|-
! 46
| 1938–1940
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| José Jiménez
| NA
| First Municipal Mayor. Calauag
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | '''Japanese-sponsored Philippines'''
|-
! 47
| 1941–1947
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Sisenando V. Villarubia
| NA
| Japanese Occupation Mayor of Calauag. Town proper raged with fire during his reign due to war. Villarubia Street in Town Proper named after him. [[Atimonan]]
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[History of the Philippines (1946–65)|Third Republic]]'''
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | '''Enactment of R.A. No. 14 which renamed the Province of Tayabas to Quezon'''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1946/ra_14_1946.html | title=Republic Act No. 14 }}</ref>
|-
! 48
| 1948–1951
| style="background:{{party color|Liberal Party (Philippines)}};" |
| Arturo Morató
| [[Liberal Party of the Philippines|Liberal]]
| Also became Mayor of [[Tagkawayan, Quezon|Tagkawayan]]. Calauag
|-
! 49
| January–April 1952
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Cirilo Pareja
| NA
| [[Atimonan]]
|-
! 50
| April 1952 – 1955
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Simon Leonor
| NA
| Calauag
|-
! 51
| January 1956 – December 1959
| style="background:{{party color|Liberal Party (Philippines)}};" |
| Edgardo S. Cabangon
| [[Liberal Party of the Philippines|Liberal]]
| First Term. Cabangon Street in Barangay Poblacion Cuatro named after him. Calauag
|-
! 52
| January 1960 – December 1964
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Marceliano C. Parcero
| NA
| Calauag
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos|Philippines under Martial Law]]'''
|-
! rowspan="2" | 53
| rowspan="2" | January 1965 – February 3, 1982
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
| rowspan="2" | Edgardo S. Cabangon
| [[Liberal Party of the Philippines|Liberal]]
| rowspan="2" | Second Term. Mayor during Marcos dictatorship. Assassinated.
|-
| {{party color cell|Kilusang Bagong Lipunan}}
| [[Kilusang Bagong Lipunan|KBL]]
|-
! 54
| February 4, 1982 – February 15, 1986
| style="background:{{party color|United Nationalist Democratic Organization}};" |
| Julio U. Lim, [[M.D.]]
| [[United Nationalist Democratic Organization|UNIDO]]
| Removed from Office due to EDSA People Power Revolution. Calauag
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[People Power Revolution]], Restoration of Democratic Government'''
|-
! 55
| February 16, 1986 – December 1987
| style="background:{{party color|Liberal Party (Philippines)}};" |
| Rogelio Regala
|[[Liberal Party of the Philippines|Liberal]]
| [[Officer in Charge (Philippines)|Officer in charge]]. Calauag became first-class municipality. Calauag
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | '''[[1987 Constitution|5th Republic]]'''
|-
! 56
| February 2, 1988 – December 30, 1995
| style="background:{{party color|Liberal Party (Philippines)}};" |
| Julio U. Lim, [[M.D.]]
| [[Liberal Party of the Philippines|Liberal]]
| East Quezon occupied by Camarines Norte. Camarines Norte v. Province of Quezon ruled that East Quezon belongs to [[Santa Elena, Camarines Norte|Santa Elena]]. Second Term.
|-
! 57
| June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
| style="background:{{party color|Independent}};" |
| Pedro C. Inofre
| Independent
| Calauag
|-
! 58
| June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010
| style="background:{{party color|Lakas-CMD}};" |
| Eric N. Entienza
| [[Lakas–CMD]]
| Calauag recovered its status as first-class municipality. Calauag
|-
! rowspan="3" | 59
| rowspan="3" | June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party (Philippines)}}
| rowspan="3" | Luisito S. Visorde
| [[Liberal Party of the Philippines|Liberal]]
| rowspan="3" | Incumbent. Calauag
|-
| {{party color cell|National Unity Party (Philippines)}}
| [[National Unity Party (Philippines)|NUP]]
|-
| {{party color cell|Nationalist People's Coalition}}
| [[Nationalist People's Coalition|NPC]]
|-
! 60
| July 1, 2019–''June 30, 2025''
| style="background:{{party color|Nationalist People's Coalition}};" |
| Rosalina Visorde
| [[Nationalist People's Coalition|NPC]]
| [[Sariaya]], Incumbent
|}
<ref>Autobiography of Mayor Pedro C. Inofre</ref>


==Tourism==
There is also one FM Radio in Calauag which is the DWRL Radyo Natin 100.9 an affiliate station of Manila Broadcasting Company. In terms of television, Calauag is powered by different satellites and commonly by Calauag CATV System.
[[File:KapaluhanBeachClg3.jpg|right|thumb|Capaluhan Beach]]
Some of the notable attractions are:
* Capaluhan Beach
* Pulong Pasig Sandbar
* Pangahoy Beach
* Dapdap Beach
* Santa Milagrosa Cave
* Yaganak Hanging Bridge and [[Calauag Watershed Forest Reserve]]
* [[Roma Point Bridge]] (under construction)
* Calauag Central Park (Bonifacio Monument)
* Calauag Rotonda
* Plaza Quezon
* The "C" Lighthouse
* Quezon Canal
* Calauag Municipal Library
* Sabang Playground
* Our Lady of Fatima Parish


== Banks ==
===Churches===
* Rural Bank of Tagkawayan
* Quezon Capital Rural Bank
* UCPB Savings Bank


*San Pedro Apóstol Parish (est.1846)
== Private education institutions ==
*Espíritu Santo Parish (est.2007)
* Calauag Central College
*Nuestra Señora de Fátima Parish (est.2009)
* St. Peter's School (Calauag)
* St. Mark School of Calauag
* Southern Luzon High School
* Froebelian School of Calauag
* Calauag Montessori


==Infrastructure==
=== Places of interest ===
== Lamon Bay ==
It is a body of water connecting the southern part of [[Quezon]] province to the Philippines Sea. It bounds the coastal towns of Atimonan, Gumaca, Plaridel, Lopez, Calauag, and the islands of [[Alabat]]. It is a rich fishing ground and the home of various living corals. Most parts of the bay consist of white sand, some parts are filled with rocks, and other living corals. It is gradually sloping to the extend that, during low tide, the water level is low enough to allow one to walk as far as five hundred meters from the shore. The beaches along "kabilang dagat", particularly in Barangay Kapaluhan, Barangay Talingting and Barangay Santo Angel (Pangahoy) have white-sand beach and ideal for swimming. In some parts of the bay, about ten feet from the beach front, are living corals. Another matchless place is the white sand as like as Boracay is the Pasig Island. Lamon Bay is located at the southern part of Quezon.
Some attraction of Calauag is the many private hectares of fishpond. The main source of high quality and fresh alimango(crab), hipon(shrimp), and sugpo(prawn). It is located frequently in barangays of Bantulinao, Tabansak, San Quintin and in disputed barangays of Maulawin, Patag Ibaba, Patag Ilaya that are all along the Calauag Canal.


===Transportation===
== Pasig Island or Pulong Pasig ==
==== Buses ====
This tourist spot looks very much like an ordinary island nestling in the calm waters of the Pacific. The people who live there (about 25 families) have very dark skin and brown hair. Coconut trees are all over the island. Aside from cogon grass, Bermuda grass also grows in abundance. Part of the perimeter of the island is covered with mangroves. Other parts of the beach are made up of either white sand or rocks. The entrance to the island (distance from the shore is about one kilometer) is good for snorkeling because it has colonies of live corals. During low tide, the corals can be clearly seen from a boat.
[[File:P&O Transport Corp. Terminal, Calauag, Quezon, Feb 2024.jpg|thumb|A bus terminal near Calauag Rotonda]]
Calauag is accessible by Bus Transportation through inter-city buses with signboards plying to Calauag and Bicol Region. Preferable bus companies plying to 4th District servicing the town are AB Liner, Barney Auto Lines, both with terminals in the town. Superlines, Daet Express and [[DLTBCo]] also unloads passenger at the town. Raymond Transportation, mostly bound for [[Bicol Region|Bicol]] makes a short stopover at the town, being its headquarters and its historical route.


==== Railways ====
<gallery>
[[Philippine National Railways|PNR]] Calauag Station (KM 243) is currently idle and the Intercity Service of PNR is currently defunct.
File:KapaluhanBeachClg3.jpg|Kapaluhan Beach
File:CentralParkCalauag.jpg|Calauag Central Park
File:CalauagEastElementary.jpg|Calauag East Elementary School
</gallery>


==== Roads and Waterways ====
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Tourists are advised to take Tricycles as primary mode of transportation around the town. Cycling is also a common form of personal transportation in the town. Tollway nearest to Calauag is Ibaan Exit of [[Southern Tagalog Arterial Road|STAR Tollway (E2)]]. Santo Tomas Exit of [[Southern Tagalog Arterial Road|STAR Tollway (E2)]] is preferable, as it does not require a detour to interior of [[Batangas]]. All Buses currently exits at Calamba (Turbina) Exit of the [[South Luzon Expressway#Exits|South Luzon Expressway]]. Calauag soon will be serviced by [[South Luzon Expressway#Toll Road 4|Toll Road 4]] Mayao Exit once the toll road fully opens. [[South Luzon Expressway#Toll Road 5|Toll Road 5]] and [[Quezon–Bicol Expressway]] are also planned to have exits for Calauag.


===Utilities===
== Known personalities from Calauag ==
[[List of electric distribution utilities in the Philippines|Quezon I Electric Cooperative]]<ref>Quezon 1 Electric Cooperative: http://quezelco1.com/</ref> provides Electricity to the entire 3rd and 4th congressional districts of Quezon including barangays of Calauag lost to [[Santa Elena, Camarines Norte|Bicol]] and [[Del Gallego, Camarines Sur|Del Gallego]], Camarines Sur. Calauag Water District (CWD) provides potable water to the residents of the Town Proper and nearby [[barangay]]s (villages).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.calauagwd.gov.ph/index.php/2011-04-19-08-41-50 | title=Facilities }}</ref> The Yaganak-Mambaling Dam is the sole source of water for the entire municipality and operated by Calauag Water District, under license to [[Local Water Utilities Administration]]. The Local, [[Long-distance calling|National Direct Dial]] and [[Fiber-optic communication|Fiber internet]] are provided by [[PLDT]] which absorbed the local franchise of the former Santos Telephone Corporation. The wireless network and internet are provided by national telecommunications companies [[Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company|PLDT]] ([[Smart Communications|Smart]]), [[Globe Telecom|Globe]] and [[Dito Telecommunity|Dito]]. Cable Television and alternatative Cable Internet is provided by local cable operator (Calauag CATV System), albeit without [[High-Definition Television]] and national satellite television providers ([[Cignal Digital TV|Cignal]], [[G Sat]], and previously prior to lapse of congressional franchise, [[SkyCable|SkyDirect]]).
* [[Veyda Inoval]] - Star Circle Kid Questor (2010)
* [[Aiza Seguerra]] - former child actress and singer, one of the sessionistas in ASAP XV
* [[Zanjoe Marudo]] - Actor
* [[Manoling Morato]] - [[PCSO]] official, TV host (Double M)
* [[Tomas Morato]] - former Mayor of Calauag and the first appointed Mayor of Quezon City
* [[Mark Magsumbol]] - first Filipino player in 31-team [[American Basketball Association]] (ABA). With jersey No. 32, he suited for [[San Jose Skyrockets]] in 2006. Sta. Lucia Realty Drafted him 13th overall in 2006 [[Philippine Basketball Association]] Draft
* [[Gerardo Igos]] [[cycling]] champion 1989 [[Marlboro Tour]] champion
* [[Rey Danseco]] - Journalist/sports Editor (Bagong Tiktik), TV boxing host and international boxing judge/reporter


Liquified petroleum gas meanwhile may be purchased per cylinder tanks in gasoline stations or in local distributors. Petroleum products, such as [[gasoline]], [[diesel fuel]], and [[kerosene]] are imported to the municipality through local distributors of publicly-listed oil companies [[Shell plc|Pilipinas Shell]], [[Petron]], and privately-owned Chevron, operating under the name of [[Caltex]], as well as independent player Uno Fuels with most stations located near the [[road junction]] of Rizal Street and locally known as Calauag rotunda and [[Pan-Philippine Highway|National Highway]] or AH1
== Notes ==

{{Reflist|2}}
==Education==

===Public Schools===
[[File:CalauagEastElementary.jpg|right|thumb|Calauag East Central Elementary School]]
Public Schools are operated by the [[Department of Education (Philippines)|Department of Education]], through Division of Quezon and divided by two districts: The East District and The West District. There are also one public high school that operates inside the town proper.
* Sabang Elementary School (K-6) on Quezon Street Ext.
* Pinagkamaligan Elementary School (K-6) on Rizal Street Ext.
* Calauag East Central Elementary School (K-6) on Declaro Street, between Bonifacio Street and Rizal Street
* Municipal Sector Elementary School (K-6) on Rizal Street beside the East Central Elementary School
* Santa Maria Elementary School (K-6) on Rizal Street
* Calauag National High School (7-12/Junior High School-Senior High School) on Maharlika Highway
* South Luzon State University, Calauag Extension Campus in New Municipal Hall Complex

===Private Schools===
* Calauag Central College (K-12+College level) on Rizal Street corner Arguelles Street
* Saint Peter's School (Catholic, Parochial School) (Junior High School-College level) on Rizal Street beside the Saint Peter Parish
* Froebelian School of Calauag, Inc. (K–Grade 6) on Barangay Cinco

==Media==
Calauag and nearby towns were being served by [[Manila Broadcasting Company|Radyo Natin 100.9 FM]].

== Sister cities ==
Historically, the sister cities of Calauag are [[Guinayangan]], [[Tagkawayan]] (Daughter town of Guinayangan), and [[Buenavista, Quezon|Buenavista]] (then Piris).

==Notable personalities==
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*[[Rey Danseco]] – Award winner-International Boxing Judge, journalist, TV Host, Radio Commentator
*[[Alisha del Campo]]—Member, Philippine Women's National Football Team
*[[Manoling Morato]] – [[Philippine Lottery Draw|PCSO]] and [[Movie and Television Review and Classification Board]] Chairman and former TV host
*[[Tomas Morato]] – Last Municipal President (Jan. 1935-Dec. 1937) first Municipal Mayor of Calauag (Jan 1938 – Dec 1940) . First Representative of the 2nd District of [[Tayabas Province|Tayabas]]
*[[Marcelito Pomoy]]—Singer, Pilipinas and America's Got Talent contestant
*[[Raymundo Punongbayan]] – Former director, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
*[[Ice Seguerra]] – Host of [[Eat Bulaga!]], singer, Former National Youth Commission chairperson

== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
File:Saint Peter the Apostle Parish Calauag, Quezon.JPG|Saint Peter the Apostle Parish Church
File:Our Lady of Fatima Church in Calauag, Quezon.jpg|Our Lady of Fatima Church
File:Calauag Quezon Country Side.jpg|View of Calauag countryside
File:Camp Alfredo M. Santos.jpg|Camp Alfredo Santos in Rizal Ilaya
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode=045607000&regcode=04&provcode=56 Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
*[https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/r04a/quezon/calauag.html Calauag Profile at PhilAtlas.com]
* [http://www.myquezon.com Quezon Province Web Portal]
*[{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/07/31/SCAU2006073170390.html
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081120024509/http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html Philippine Census Information]
*[https://archive.today/20121221091956/http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=6&frmIdProvince=37&frmIdLgu=713 Local Governance Performance Management System]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040327212018/http://myquezon.com/ Quezon Province Web Portal]

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|South = [[Lopez, Quezon|Lopez]]
|West = [[Quezon, Quezon|Quezon]] / ''Calauag Bay''
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Latest revision as of 15:46, 19 December 2024

Not to be confused with Calauan.

Calauag
Kalawag (Old Tagalog)
Municipality
Municipality of Calauag
Calauag Rotonda
Calauag Rotonda
Flag of Calauag
Flag
Official seal of Calauag
Seal
Etymology: Tortoise
Map of Quezon with Calauag highlighted
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Calauag is located in Philippines
Calauag
Calauag
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°57′27″N 122°17′15″E / 13.9575°N 122.2875°E / 13.9575; 122.2875
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceQuezon
District 4th district
FoundedMay 25, 1584
Barangays81 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRosalina O. Visorde
 • Vice MayorLeah M. dela Cruz
 • RepresentativeKeith Micah Tan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate46,959 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
324.71 km2 (125.37 sq mi)
Elevation
30 m (100 ft)
Highest elevation
240 m (790 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
Increase71,809
 • RankSteady 8th
 • Households
18,133
 excluding 9 Barangays from East Quezon, currently occupied by Santa Elena
Demonym(s)Calauagenian (English)
Calauagin (Tagalog)
Calauageño/-a (Filipino)
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
21.10
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 321.2 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 852 million (2022)
 • IRA156,692,905.00 (2017)
 • Expenditure₱ 238.2 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 194.5 million (2022)
Utilities
 • ElectricityQuezon 1 Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 1)
 • WaterCalauag Water District
 • Telecommunications(Wireless) Smart, Globe, DITO
 • Fixed line TelecommunicationsPLDT, Calauag CATV System-Internet
 • Cable TVCalauag CATV System
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4318
PSGC
045607000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Native languagesTagalog
Sister townsGuinayangan
Tagkawayan
Buenavista
Major religionsRoman Catholic, Protestantism, Islam
Feast dateJune 29
Catholic dioceseDiocese of Gumaca
Patron saintPeter the Apostle
Virgin of Fatima
Numbered highwaysN1-Maharlika Highway
N68-Quirino Highway
Websitewww.calauag.gov.ph

Calauag, officially the Municipality of Calauag (Tagalog: [kaˈlaʊag]; Tagalog: Bayan ng Calauag), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 71,809 people.[3]

Churches and History

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Aerial view of Calauag, circa 1930s

Churches in Calauag, Quezón

San Pedro Apóstol Parish (est. 1846)

Espíritu Santo Parish (est. 2007)

Nuestra Señora de Fátima Parish (est. 2009)


History of Calauag, Quezón

According to the writings of Valentin Martin in his "Ensayo de una sintesis de los trabajos realizados sos las corporaciones religiosas Españolas de Filipinas", the first record of the establishment of a settlement in Calauag dates as far as the year 1584. However, the formal founding of the town by Spanish conquistadors was placed in the year 1851 with the union of the settlements in Apad and Calauag.[5]

The first elected Captain of the town was Juan Sunog. In 1897 the town was placed the Revolutionary Government and Alipio Declaro became the Municipal President. In 1914 under Municipal President Marciano Roldan, the town was destroyed by fire for the first time in its history. On December 24, 1941, the town was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army and on January 14, 1942, the town was again destroyed by fire. On April 19, 1945, the United States and Filipino forces liberated the town from Japanese occupation. The general headquarters of the Philippine Army and Constabulary under the Commonwealth regime was built and station in Calauag during and after the war from 1945 to 1946 against the possible remaining Japanese Armies.

Lost barangays to Bicol

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Calauag experienced a big controversy due to a decade-long boundary dispute with the neighboring town of Santa Elena in the province of Camarines Norte, which resulted in a Supreme Court case, Presidential intervention, and the loss of a quarter of its land area. The disputed barangays were:

  • Don Tomas
  • Guitol
  • Kabuluan (alternatively spelled as Cabuluan in Tayabas Tagalog)
  • Kagtalaba
  • Maulawin
  • Plaridel (alternatively known as Macahadoc)
  • Patag Ibaba
  • Patag Iraya (alternatively spelled as Ilaya in Tayabas Tagalog)
  • Tabugon
Map of Camarines Norte in 1918 which excluded the Eight Barangays of East Quezon apart from Kagtalaba.

On October 14, 1991, the Provincial Government and Municipal Government of Calauag ordered the demolition of a boundary marker installed by the DENR. In October 1995, then-President Fidel V. Ramos came to Calauag to meet with local officials to resolve the boundary dispute between the two provinces and surveyed the whole disputed area. Calauag retained its jurisdiction. However, the case was elevated to the Supreme Court. The Case of Province of Quezon vs. Province of Camarines Norte eventually ruled in favor of Camarines Norte and Calauag ceased its political jurisdiction on the said barangays.[6]

Geography

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Calauag is located on the north-eastern end of Tayabas Isthmus. The Daang Maharlika or Pan-Philippine Highway runs at the town after Lopez in Southbound and after Santa Elena at the Northbound or from Manila. At the north end of Quirino Highway, it meets Daang Maharlika in Barangay Tabugon. It also meets the north end of Guinayangan Provincial Road which also meets Daang Maharlika in Barangay Sumulong. It is bounded to the north-west by Calauag Bay, south-west by Lopez, to the east by Guinayangan, and to the north by Basiad Bay and Tinig Bay; it is separated from Alabat Island by a kilometer narrow straight.

Calauag is 227 kilometres (141 mi) southeast of Manila and 97 kilometres (60 mi) east from provincial capital Lucena.

Barangays

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Calauag is politically subdivided into 81 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Agoho
  • Anahawan
  • Anas
  • Apad Lutao
  • Apad Quezon
  • Apad Taisan
  • Atulayan
  • Baclaran (Poblacion)
  • Bagong Silang
  • Balibago
  • Bangkuruhan
  • Bantolinao
  • Barangay Uno (Poblacion)
  • Barangay Dos (Poblacion)
  • Barangay Tres (Poblacion)
  • Barangay Cuatro (Poblacion)
  • Barangay Cinco (Poblacion)
  • Bigaan
  • Binutas (Santa Brigida)
  • Biyan
  • Bukal
  • Buli
  • Dapdap
  • Dominlog
  • Doña Aurora
  • Guinosayan
  • Ipil
  • Kalibo (Santa Cruz)
  • Kapaluhan
  • Katangtang
  • Kigtan
  • Kinamaligan
  • Kinalin Ibaba
  • Kinalin Ilaya
  • Kumaludkud
  • Kunalum
  • Kuyaoyao
  • Lagay
  • Lainglaingan
  • Lungib
  • Mabini
  • Madlangdungan
  • Maglipad (Rosario)
  • Maligaya
  • Mambaling
  • Manhulugin
  • Marilag (Punaya)
  • Mulay
  • Pandanan
  • Pansol
  • Patihan
  • Pinagbayanan (Poblacion)
  • Pinagkamaligan (Poblacion)
  • Pinagsakayan
  • Pinagtalleran (Poblacion)
  • Rizal Ibaba
  • Rizal Ilaya
  • Sabang Uno (Poblacion)
  • Sabang Dos (Poblacion)
  • Salvacion
  • San Quintin
  • San Roque Ibaba
  • San Roque Ilaya
  • Santa Cecilia
  • Santa Maria (Poblacion)
  • Santa Milagrosa
  • Santa Rosa
  • Santo Angel
  • Santo Domingo
  • Sinag
  • Sumilang
  • Sumulong
  • Tabansak
  • Talingting
  • Tamis
  • Tikiwan
  • Tiniguiban
  • Villa Magsino
  • Villa San Isidro
  • Viñas
  • Yaganak

Town proper

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The town center (poblacion) consists of 12 barangays and 11 blocks from the PNR Station in the east to Pinagkamaligan ES on the west. Going west from Barangay Pinagtalleran via Quezon Street, there are five blocks of high concentration of shops, groceries, and banks.

The Government Center is located in the south of the town which consists of Municipal Hall which houses the City Library, Fire Station, Police Station and Precinct, and the Municipal Council building. Quezon Plaza is a well-used spot for programs and events. The Livelihood Center is two blocks away from the plaza and Quezon Street. Central Park is also located in front of the plaza and the City Hall.

Land area

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Calauag has a land area size of 324.71 km2 (125.37 sq mi). Its land is three times bigger than San Francisco, California 121.51 km2 (46.91 sq mi) and almost half-smaller than the size of Singapore 728.3 km2 (281.2 sq mi).

Climate

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Climate data for Calauag, Quezon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26
(79) 		27
(81) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		27
(81) 		29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 51
(2.0) 		35
(1.4) 		37
(1.5) 		39
(1.5) 		91
(3.6) 		131
(5.2) 		168
(6.6) 		132
(5.2) 		162
(6.4) 		184
(7.2) 		166
(6.5) 		101
(4.0) 		1,297
(51.1)
Average rainy days 13.4 10.5 11.8 12.0 19.8 24.1 26.7 25.1 25.3 23.9 21.2 17.6 231.4
Source: Meteoblue[7]

Calauag has a tropical climate. It falls under the Type IV Tropical Climate which has rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Rainy season must be expected from end of May to last week of December.

Demographics

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Population census of Calauag
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,185—    
1918 6,195+4.54%
1939 13,629+3.83%
1948 16,875+2.40%
1960 37,101+6.78%
1970 49,113+2.84%
1975 54,035+1.93%
1980 57,907+1.39%
1990 64,856+1.14%
1995 60,941−1.16%
2000 65,907+1.69%
2007 69,475+0.73%
2010 69,223−0.13%
2015 73,139+1.05%
2020 71,809−0.36%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Calauag

10
20
30
40
50
2006
43.40
2009
25.76
2012
28.11
2015
24.45
2018
9.77
2021
21.10

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Calauag has an agricultural-based economy. Most economic activity happens in Municipal Market and its vicinity. Most agricultural products are coconut-based and followed by rice, corn, fish, crabs and other seafoods. It is currently classified as First class-municipality.[20]

Government

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Local government

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Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

The mayor for the 2022-2025 term is Rosalina O. Visorde. Leah Dela Cruz is the town's incumbent vice mayor. Under the 1987 Constitution, the mayor is restricted to three consecutive terms with three years per term, although a mayor can be elected again after an interruption of term. The mayor has the direct control of the departments while the Municipal Administrator is indirectly in charge of all departments of the Municipal Government while the Vice Mayor is in charge of the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) which consists of seven Councilors and one Municipal Sangguniang Kabataan/SK (Youth Council) Chairman and one President of Liga ng mga Barangay (Barangay League) which are elected every three years and Municipal Administrator is appointed by the seating municipal mayor.

Congressional and provincial legislators

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In the 19th Congress of the House of Representatives, Calauag is Represented by Keith Micah Tan of the 4th Congressional District of Quezon. The former disputed nine barangays are under Camarines Norte's 1st congressional district, Represented by Josefina "Josie" B. Tallado.

In the Provincial Board, Calauag, together with the other municipalities of 4th District of Quezon is represented by three elected board members for the term of 2022 to 2025: Roderick "Derick" Magbuhos of Atimonan, Harold Butardo of Guinayangan and Isaias Ubana II of Lopez, and are members of ruling Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC). Provincial Councilors' League also has a seat in the Provincial Board, represented by Angelo "Ola" Eduarte, also of NPC which hails from Calauag.

List of Former Chief Executives

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# Term Chief Executive Political Party Others:
(Position and origin)
Spanish Era
1 1851 Juan "Juan Sunog" Parcero NA Atimonan
2 1851 Pascual Siazon NA Apad
3 1852 Benito Jorbina NA Calauag
4 1853 Antonio Cerilla NA Apad
5 1854 Eustaquio Geneblazo NA Atimonan
6 1855 Pantaleon Cerdinia NA Apad
7 1856 Pedro Juaris NA Nueva Cáceres
8 1857 Vicente Penidles NA Apad
9 1858 Marciano Junillis NA Nueva Cáceres
10 1859 Agapito Jorbina NA Calauag
11 1860 Arcadio Cerilla NA Apad
12 1861 Felipe Labiste NA Libmanan
13 1862 Benito Jorbina NA 2nd Term, Apad
14 1863–1864 Pantaleon Jorbina NA Apad
15 1865–1866 Domingo Jorbina NA Calauag
16 1867 Antonio Uransa NA Gumaca
17 1868 Lucas Dela Costa NA Mauban
18 1869–1870 Domingo Jovida NA Calauag
19 1871–1872 Raymundo Locido NA First Term, Apad
20 1873–1874 Antonio Lerum NA Apad
21 1875–1876 Raymundo Locido NA 2nd Term, Apad
22 1877–1878 Canuto Escolano NA Apad
23 1879–1880 Juan Geneblazo NA Calauag
24 1881–1882 Severino Villafranca NA
25 1883–1886 Juan Enteria NA Gumaca
26 1887–1888 Sinfroso Matos NA Gumaca
27 1889 Raymundo Daroga NA Gumaca
28 1890–1891 Pedro Segui NA Gumaca
29 1892–1893 Sebastián Uransa NA Gumaca, Maura Law passed on 1893
30 1894 Antonio Lerum NA 2nd Term, Apad
31 1895–1896 Tomás Rañola NA Last Capitán Municipal, Lucban
Philippine Revolution
32 1897–1899 Alipio Declaro NA First Municipal President. Mauban
33 1900 Juan Lerum NA Calauag
34 1901–1903 Hilario Cantre NA Cantre Street named after him in Barangay Poblacion Tres. Gumaca
35 1904–1905 Felix Jubilo NA Calauag
36 1906–1907 León Tañada NA Tañada Street named after him in Barangay Poblacion Dos. Gumaca
American Civil Government
37 1908–1909 Basilio De Guzman NA De Guzman Street in Barangay Poblacion Dos named after him. Gumaca
38 1910–1912 Arcadio Vera Cruz NA Vera Cruz Street in Barangay Poblacion Uno named after him. Atimonan
39 1913–1916 Marciano Roldan NA Roldan Street in Barangay Poblacion Tres named after him. Boac
40 1916–1922 Pedro Pica NA Atimonan
41 1922–1925 Espiridion Argüelles NA Arguelles Street in Barangay Poblacion Uno named after him. Calauag
42 1925–1928 Armando C. Villaverde NA Calauag
43 1928–1931 Donato O. Cabangon NA Calauag
44 1931–1934 Jacinto Lerum NA Calauag
Commonwealth Era
45 1934–1938 Tomás Bernabéu Morató Nacionalista Last Municipal President of Calauag, First Mayor of Quezon City. Morato Street in Town Proper named after him. Calauag
46 1938–1940 José Jiménez NA First Municipal Mayor. Calauag
Japanese-sponsored Philippines
47 1941–1947 Sisenando V. Villarubia NA Japanese Occupation Mayor of Calauag. Town proper raged with fire during his reign due to war. Villarubia Street in Town Proper named after him. Atimonan
Third Republic
Enactment of R.A. No. 14 which renamed the Province of Tayabas to Quezon[21]
48 1948–1951 Arturo Morató Liberal Also became Mayor of Tagkawayan. Calauag
49 January–April 1952 Cirilo Pareja NA Atimonan
50 April 1952 – 1955 Simon Leonor NA Calauag
51 January 1956 – December 1959 Edgardo S. Cabangon Liberal First Term. Cabangon Street in Barangay Poblacion Cuatro named after him. Calauag
52 January 1960 – December 1964 Marceliano C. Parcero NA Calauag
Philippines under Martial Law
53 January 1965 – February 3, 1982 Edgardo S. Cabangon Liberal Second Term. Mayor during Marcos dictatorship. Assassinated.
KBL
54 February 4, 1982 – February 15, 1986 Julio U. Lim, M.D. UNIDO Removed from Office due to EDSA People Power Revolution. Calauag
People Power Revolution, Restoration of Democratic Government
55 February 16, 1986 – December 1987 Rogelio Regala Liberal Officer in charge. Calauag became first-class municipality. Calauag
5th Republic
56 February 2, 1988 – December 30, 1995 Julio U. Lim, M.D. Liberal East Quezon occupied by Camarines Norte. Camarines Norte v. Province of Quezon ruled that East Quezon belongs to Santa Elena. Second Term.
57 June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 Pedro C. Inofre Independent Calauag
58 June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010 Eric N. Entienza Lakas–CMD Calauag recovered its status as first-class municipality. Calauag
59 June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 Luisito S. Visorde Liberal Incumbent. Calauag
NUP
NPC
60 July 1, 2019–June 30, 2025 Rosalina Visorde NPC Sariaya, Incumbent

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Tourism

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Capaluhan Beach

Some of the notable attractions are:

  • Capaluhan Beach
  • Pulong Pasig Sandbar
  • Pangahoy Beach
  • Dapdap Beach
  • Santa Milagrosa Cave
  • Yaganak Hanging Bridge and Calauag Watershed Forest Reserve
  • Roma Point Bridge (under construction)
  • Calauag Central Park (Bonifacio Monument)
  • Calauag Rotonda
  • Plaza Quezon
  • The "C" Lighthouse
  • Quezon Canal
  • Calauag Municipal Library
  • Sabang Playground
  • Our Lady of Fatima Parish

Churches

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  • San Pedro Apóstol Parish (est.1846)
  • Espíritu Santo Parish (est.2007)
  • Nuestra Señora de Fátima Parish (est.2009)

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Buses

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A bus terminal near Calauag Rotonda

Calauag is accessible by Bus Transportation through inter-city buses with signboards plying to Calauag and Bicol Region. Preferable bus companies plying to 4th District servicing the town are AB Liner, Barney Auto Lines, both with terminals in the town. Superlines, Daet Express and DLTBCo also unloads passenger at the town. Raymond Transportation, mostly bound for Bicol makes a short stopover at the town, being its headquarters and its historical route.

Railways

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PNR Calauag Station (KM 243) is currently idle and the Intercity Service of PNR is currently defunct.

Roads and Waterways

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Tourists are advised to take Tricycles as primary mode of transportation around the town. Cycling is also a common form of personal transportation in the town. Tollway nearest to Calauag is Ibaan Exit of STAR Tollway (E2). Santo Tomas Exit of STAR Tollway (E2) is preferable, as it does not require a detour to interior of Batangas. All Buses currently exits at Calamba (Turbina) Exit of the South Luzon Expressway. Calauag soon will be serviced by Toll Road 4 Mayao Exit once the toll road fully opens. Toll Road 5 and Quezon–Bicol Expressway are also planned to have exits for Calauag.

Utilities

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Quezon I Electric Cooperative[23] provides Electricity to the entire 3rd and 4th congressional districts of Quezon including barangays of Calauag lost to Bicol and Del Gallego, Camarines Sur. Calauag Water District (CWD) provides potable water to the residents of the Town Proper and nearby barangays (villages).[24] The Yaganak-Mambaling Dam is the sole source of water for the entire municipality and operated by Calauag Water District, under license to Local Water Utilities Administration. The Local, National Direct Dial and Fiber internet are provided by PLDT which absorbed the local franchise of the former Santos Telephone Corporation. The wireless network and internet are provided by national telecommunications companies PLDT (Smart), Globe and Dito. Cable Television and alternatative Cable Internet is provided by local cable operator (Calauag CATV System), albeit without High-Definition Television and national satellite television providers (Cignal, G Sat, and previously prior to lapse of congressional franchise, SkyDirect).

Liquified petroleum gas meanwhile may be purchased per cylinder tanks in gasoline stations or in local distributors. Petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene are imported to the municipality through local distributors of publicly-listed oil companies Pilipinas Shell, Petron, and privately-owned Chevron, operating under the name of Caltex, as well as independent player Uno Fuels with most stations located near the road junction of Rizal Street and locally known as Calauag rotunda and National Highway or AH1

Education

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Public Schools

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Calauag East Central Elementary School

Public Schools are operated by the Department of Education, through Division of Quezon and divided by two districts: The East District and The West District. There are also one public high school that operates inside the town proper.

  • Sabang Elementary School (K-6) on Quezon Street Ext.
  • Pinagkamaligan Elementary School (K-6) on Rizal Street Ext.
  • Calauag East Central Elementary School (K-6) on Declaro Street, between Bonifacio Street and Rizal Street
  • Municipal Sector Elementary School (K-6) on Rizal Street beside the East Central Elementary School
  • Santa Maria Elementary School (K-6) on Rizal Street
  • Calauag National High School (7-12/Junior High School-Senior High School) on Maharlika Highway
  • South Luzon State University, Calauag Extension Campus in New Municipal Hall Complex

Private Schools

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  • Calauag Central College (K-12+College level) on Rizal Street corner Arguelles Street
  • Saint Peter's School (Catholic, Parochial School) (Junior High School-College level) on Rizal Street beside the Saint Peter Parish
  • Froebelian School of Calauag, Inc. (K–Grade 6) on Barangay Cinco

Media

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Calauag and nearby towns were being served by Radyo Natin 100.9 FM.

Sister cities

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Historically, the sister cities of Calauag are Guinayangan, Tagkawayan (Daughter town of Guinayangan), and Buenavista (then Piris).

Notable personalities

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  • Saint Peter the Apostle Parish Church
    Saint Peter the Apostle Parish Church
  • Our Lady of Fatima Church
    Our Lady of Fatima Church
  • View of Calauag countryside
    View of Calauag countryside
  • Camp Alfredo Santos in Rizal Ilaya
    Camp Alfredo Santos in Rizal Ilaya

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Calauag | (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.
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  5. ^ "Municipality of Calauag". Quezon Province. Archived from the original on October 14, 2012. Retrieved October 12, 2012.
  6. ^ "Province of Camarines Norte Vs. Province of Quezon, Re: Urgent Petition to Cite Governor Eduardo T. Rodriguez of Quezon Province, and Mayor Julio U. Lim of Calauag Quezon, in contempt of court". G.R. No. 80796. Supreme Court of the Philippines. October 11, 2001. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  7. ^ "Calauag: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  20. ^ "Calauag Profile – Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index". CMCI. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  21. ^ "Republic Act No. 14".
  22. ^ Autobiography of Mayor Pedro C. Inofre
  23. ^ Quezon 1 Electric Cooperative: http://quezelco1.com/
  24. ^ "Facilities".
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