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Coordinates: 7°43′50″N 125°06′00″E / 7.7306°N 125.1°E / 7.7306; 125.1
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Quezon
Municipality
Municipality of Quezon
Poblacion, Quezon
Poblacion, Quezon
Flag of Quezon
Flag
Official seal of Quezon
Seal
Nickname: 
Sugar Capital of Bukidnon
Map of Bukidnon with Quezon highlighted
Map of Bukidnon with Quezon highlighted
OpenStreetMap
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Quezon is located in Philippines
Quezon
Quezon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°43′50″N 125°06′00″E / 7.7306°N 125.1°E / 7.7306; 125.1
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceBukidnon
District 3rd district
FoundedJune 18, 1966
Named forManuel L. Quezon
Barangays31 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorPablo M. Lorenzo III
 • Vice MayorJoseph T. Durotan Sr.
 • RepresentativeJose Ma. R. Zubiri Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate68,376 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
626.86 km2 (242.03 sq mi)
Elevation
319 m (1,047 ft)
Highest elevation
629 m (2,064 ft)
Lowest elevation
222 m (728 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
109,624
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
 • Households
25,067
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
31.96
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 425.3 million (2020), 193 million (2012), 214.5 million (2013), 236.4 million (2014), 155.4 million (2015), 168.5 million (2016), 324.1 million (2017), 354.5 million (2018), 383.1 million (2019), 458 million (2021), 606.3 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 1,018 million (2020), 308.3 million (2012), 313.7 million (2013), 342.6 million (2014), 430.9 million (2015), 551.1 million (2016), 598.5 million (2017), 733.3 million (2018), 816.9 million (2019), 1,129 million (2021), 1,339 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 355.7 million (2020), 189.7 million (2012), 211.2 million (2013), 209.3 million (2014), 125.1 million (2015), 137.9 million (2016), 251.4 million (2017), 298.7 million (2018), 330 million (2019), 417.9 million (2021), 484 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 304.7 million (2020), 58.42 million (2012), 55.51 million (2013), 61.05 million (2014), 127 million (2015), 165.3 million (2016), 183 million (2017), 172.4 million (2018), 207.4 million (2019), 327.1 million (2021), 353 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityFirst Bukidnon Electric Cooperative (FIBECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8715
PSGC
101317000
IDD : area code +63 (0)88
Native languagesBinukid
Cebuano
Ata Manobo
Tagalog
Websitequezonbukidnon.gov.ph

Quezon, officially the Municipality of Quezon (Template:Lang-ceb; Template:Lang-tl), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 109,624 people.[3]

History

Early history

Before the ranching settlers arrived in Quezon in the early 20th century, this mountainous and bucolic land was inhabited by the nomadic Manobo tribe. These natives lived mostly along the banks of the Pulangui River, around the edges of thickly-forested hills or near lush watersheds of which Quezon is abundantly blessed with.

Contemporary period

After the Second World War, an influx of migrants from other parts of the country began arriving in Quezon. The opening of a bridge over the Pulangui River in the early 1960s increased the pace of migration even more.

The original name of the municipality per Executive Order No. 199 dated November 18, 1965, was Upper Pulangui, in which the appointed mayor was Crispin C. Bernadas.

On June 18, 1966, Republic Act No. 4802 was enacted by the House of Congress under the sponsorship of the then Congressman Cesar M. Fortich, which act was entitled "An Act Creating The Municipality Of Quezon in The Province of Bukidnon," with the Seat of Government in the present site of Kiokong.[5]

On June 21, 1969, Republic Act 5961 was passed by the Philippine Congress, amending Republic Act 4802 "An Act Creating the Municipality of Quezon in the Province of Bukidnon" with the seat of government at Salawagan.[6] This act however, was not implemented, for on June 19, 1971, another Act - RA 6240 was passed transferring again the site from Salawagan to Kiokong.[7]

Geography

The municipality of Quezon is located at the southern portion of the province of Bukidnon. It is 55 kilometres (34 mi) from the City of Malaybalay, 149 kilometres (93 mi) from Cagayan de Oro (both via the BUSCO road, bypassing the municipality of Maramag) and 108 kilometres (67 mi) from Davao City.

Quezon with its large chunks of fertile plains, inland valleys and virgin forest, rolling hills and mountain ranges, is bounded in the south by the municipality of Kitaotao; north by the city of Valencia; west by the municipality of Maramag and Don Carlos and east by the municipality of San Fernando.

The municipality of Quezon has a total land area of 71,128.00[8] hectares per CAD 895-D with 31 barangays. It represents 6.78% of the total land area of the province of Bukidnon.

Drainage/Water Systems

The biggest body of water found in the municipality is the Pulangui River. This is one of the exit paths of drainage systems in urban areas to prevent stagnation of waters during heavy rain.

Boxed Culverts, ripraps and other structures are constructed over and around river crossings in so that the people can safely traverse places around bodies of water and communities are kept safe from flashfloods even when the river levels rise due to natural weather phenomena. These solutions contribute to a fairly dry and safe municipality.

Climate

The Philippine Atmospheric Geographical and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) classified the climate of Quezon into the category of the first type. The dry and wet seasons are pronounced throughout the year. The warmest months are February, March and April. The rainy months are June, July, August and September. It is on the month of January that Quezon populace experience the coldest nights.

Climate data for Quezon, Bukidnon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		21
(70) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		21
(71)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 44
(1.7) 		27
(1.1) 		32
(1.3) 		35
(1.4) 		76
(3.0) 		117
(4.6) 		108
(4.3) 		108
(4.3) 		94
(3.7) 		100
(3.9) 		76
(3.0) 		46
(1.8) 		863
(34.1)
Average rainy days 10.3 8.1 8.5 9.6 21.0 24.9 25.0 24.2 22.5 23.4 17.7 11.4 206.6
Source: Meteoblue[9]

Barangays

Political map of Quezon, showing its 31 barangays
Former flag of Quezon, unknown date of use
Former flag of Quezon until 2020
Former seal of Quezon until 2020

Quezon is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[10]
101317001 Butong 12.1% 13,258 12,455 ▴ 0.63%
101317002 Cebole 1.6% 1,749 1,386 ▴ 2.35%
101317003 Delapa 2.9% 3,191 2,904 ▴ 0.95%
101317004 Dumalama 0.8% 925 974 ▾ −0.51%
101317006 C‑Handumanan 0.9% 1,002 893 ▴ 1.16%
101317007 Cawayan 1.1% 1,184 1,108 ▴ 0.67%
101317008 Kiburiao 4.1% 4,531 4,560 ▾ −0.06%
101317009 Kipaypayon 1.6% 1,726 1,308 ▴ 2.81%
101317010 Libertad 3.1% 3,371 2,725 ▴ 2.15%
101317012 Linabo 1.7% 1,860 1,845 ▴ 0.08%
101317013 Lipa 1.1% 1,158 1,106 ▴ 0.46%
101317014 Lumintao 3.5% 3,793 3,584 ▴ 0.57%
101317016 Magsaysay 1.9% 2,084 1,857 ▴ 1.16%
101317017 Mahayag 1.5% 1,594 1,352 ▴ 1.66%
101317018 Manuto 2.2% 2,371 2,271 ▴ 0.43%
101317019 Merangeran 3.7% 4,102 3,902 ▴ 0.50%
101317020 Mibantang 2.3% 2,475 2,178 ▴ 1.29%
101317021 Minongan 1.8% 1,985 1,822 ▴ 0.86%
101317022 Minsamongan 1.0% 1,069 804 ▴ 2.89%
101317025 Paitan 3.8% 4,177 4,050 ▴ 0.31%
101317026 Palacapao 2.6% 2,899 2,982 ▾ −0.28%
101317027 Pinilayan 1.0% 1,110 987 ▴ 1.18%
101317028 Poblacion 13.9% 15,247 13,284 ▴ 1.39%
101317029 Puntian 2.4% 2,653 2,542 ▴ 0.43%
101317030 Salawagan 7.2% 7,945 7,105 ▴ 1.12%
101317031 San Isidro 0.7% 810 779 ▴ 0.39%
101317032 San Jose 7.0% 7,691 6,881 ▴ 1.12%
101317033 San Roque 1.5% 1,658 1,370 ▴ 1.93%
101317034 Santa Cruz 2.2% 2,442 2,159 ▴ 1.24%
101317035 Santa Filomena 2.3% 2,481 1,947 ▴ 2.45%
101317036 Minsalirac 1.4% 1,575 1,464 ▴ 0.73%
Total 109,624 94,584 ▴ 1.49%

Demographics

Population census of Quezon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 38,084—    
1975 52,324+6.58%
1980 59,819+2.71%
1990 70,566+1.67%
1995 74,141+0.93%
2000 82,567+2.33%
2007 91,119+1.37%
2010 94,584+1.37%
2015 104,116+1.85%
2020 109,624+1.02%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][10][12][13]

In the 2020 census, the population of Quezon, Bukidnon, was 109,624 people,[3] with a population density of 154 people per square kilometer when based on the total Municipal land area of 71,128.00 hectares (711.28 square kilometers). Moreover, when based on the total Alienable and Disposable (A&D) land area of 20,878 hectares (208.78 square kilometers), the density is bigger at 525 people per square kilometer.

Quezon Municipal Hall

In the 2010 census, the municipality of Quezon had a total population of 94,584 people, up from 74,141 in 1995 mid-decade Census of Population and 82,567 in the Census of Population for the year 2000. It showed an average annual growth rate of 2.27%.

Population by mother tongue

  • Tagalog - 471
  • Binukid (Higaonon) - 69,008
  • Hiligaynon/Ilonggo - 6,498
  • Ilocano - 1,338
  • Pangasinan - 8
  • Waray - 537
  • Maranao - 1,050
  • Tausog - 289
  • Batak - 58
  • Binisaya (other) - 8
  • Cebuano - 248
  • Bilaan - 8
  • Bukidnon (local) - 124
  • Butuanon - 58
  • Inibaloi - 8
  • Isinai - 8
  • Manubo (Manobo) - 735
  • Masbateño - 8
  • Surigaonon - 8
  • Tboli (Tagaboli) - 8
  • English - 8
  • Boholano - 100
  • Other local dialects - 264
  • Not stated - 817

Economy

Poverty incidence of Quezon

10
20
30
40
50
60
2006
41.10
2009
51.97
2012
49.17
2015
55.28
2018
29.83
2021
31.96

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Industries (and/or companies) presently operating in the municipality includes:

  • BUSCO Sugar Milling Company
  • BUSCO Refinery
  • BUSCO Organic Fertilizer Processing
  • Small Scale Grains Processing
  • Loom Band Factory
  • Cattle Raising
  • Hog Raising
  • Poultry Raising

Banking & Finance

There are three commercial banks in the municipality serving the needs of the people. These are the Dumaguete City Development Bank at BUSCO, Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon Cooperative Bank and One Network Bank at Poblacion. The banks accept deposits and extend loans particularly to sugarcane planters for agricultural and business purposes.

Tourism

Blue Water Cave
Lowan-lowan Spring Resort
Kiokong White Rock Wall

The municipality has the following scenic spots that can attract and visited by the local and international tourist:

  • The Lowan-lowan Spring Resort has an abundant flow of water that can be best enjoyed at any time. Located in the heart of the municipality.
  • The Blue Water Cave, in the side of the mouth of Pulangi River.
  • The Overview Nature and Culture Park, located in Palacapao, is one of the "must see" spot in the municipality. With an overlooking view that views all the land area of Quezon and its neighboring municipalities.
  • The Kiokong White Rock Wall, the centerpiece of Kiokong Tourism Park, is the site of the first vertical bivouac adventure in the Philippines. With the assistance of a local outfitter, guests climb the 550-foot rock wall using Single Rope Technique until they reach a ledge 500 feet off the ground. After spending the night on the ledge, they abseil back to the ground.[22][23]
  • The Kiokong Tourism Park also has a bolted crag for sport climbing.[24]

Infrastructure

An overlooking view at a peak from a bridge in Quezon

Transportation

Kiokong White Rock Wall

Quezon is a land-locked municipality wherein the only means of transportation is by land. It is accessible in two routes from Cagayan de Oro to Davao City. The first one is taking the route via BUSCO and the second one is taking the route via Maramag. The bus company plying the route Cagayan de Oro to Davao City and vice versa is only Bachelor Express/RTMI.

Utilities

Water Supply

The waterworks system of the municipality was constructed and operated by the municipal government through the Municipal Mayor's Office - Economic Enterprise Division. It serves the barangay of Poblacion, Libertad, Salawagan, Mibantang, Cebole, Manuto, Pinilayan and Kiburiao with more or less 2,000 individual household connections (Level III). While the other barangays with tappable spring were also developed and have provided them potable water supply.

Power / Electricity

Quezon is part of the service area of First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FIBECO, INC.) since 1978. Out of the 51 barangays, 49 were energized at present. The rest were provided by the Local Government Unit with generator sets.

Communication

There are five existing communication system linking the municipality to the parts of the country. These are the SOTELCO, PLDT, GLOBE, SMART and DOTC-Telof. Several internet cafes are also thriving in the Poblacion to cater the digital needs of the constituents.

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Quezon | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Republic Act No. 4802 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Quezon in the Province of Bukidnon". Philippine Laws, Statutes & Codes. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  6. ^ "Republic Act No. 5961 - An Act Amending Republic Act Numbered Forty-Eight Hundred And Two, Entitled "An Act Creating The Municipality Of Quezon In The Province Of Bukidnon"". Philippine Laws, Statutes & Codes. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  7. ^ "Republic Act No. 6240 - An Act Amending Republic Act Numbered Forty-Eight Hundred And Two, As Amended, Entitled "An Act Creating The Municipality Of Quezon In The Province Of Bukidnon"". Philippine Laws, Statutes & Codes. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  8. ^ Quezon, Bukidnon Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2013-2022
  9. ^ "Quezon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  10. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  11. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  12. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  13. ^ "Province of Bukidnon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  22. ^ "Vertical Bivouac at Kiokong White Rock Wall: An Extremely High Adventure (Part 1)". June 19, 2015.
  23. ^ "Vertical Bivouac at Kiokong White Rock Wall: An Extremely High Adventure (Part 2)". June 24, 2015.
  24. ^ "Kiokong Crag: A Great Rock Climbing Destination in the Land of Promise". June 27, 2015.
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