Quezon
One of the largest provinces in the country, Quezon is situated on the southeastern portion of Luzon, with most of its territory lying on an isthmus that connects the Bicol Peninsula to the rest of Luzon. It also includes the Polillo Islands in the eastern part of the province. It is bordered by the provinces of Aurora and Bulacan to the north, Rizal, Laguna, and Batangas to the west, and Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur to the southeast. It also shares maritime borders with Marinduque and Masbate.
HISTORY
Archaeological excavations in the province attest to its rich precolonial past. Archaeological materials including burial jars, human bones, shell middens and pot shreds have been discovered at different sites on Bondoc Peninsula including the towns of San Narciso, San Andres, Mulanay and Catanauan. The most recent excavations were conducted in Catanauan by the Catanauan Archeological and Heritage Project. According to the preliminary report released by the Catanauan Archaeological and Heritage Project, several excavations were conducted in the 1930s. One of the excavations was conducted in San Narciso where archaeologists found burial jars. The site, inspected by Ricardo Galang, resulted in the discovery of burial jars near the coast. Galang also went to San Andres where excavations yielded 14th and 15th century ceramics as well as shell bracelets and beads. According to the journal as well, at a site named Tala, archaeologists discovered a glazed Chinese jar containing bone fragments from the early Ming dynasty. Looking at other archaeological sites located in adjacent areas like Marinduque and Masbate, it can be inferred that these excavations date back to the metal period of the archipelago.
QUICK FACTS | |
| Population Census (2024) | 2,039,361 |
| Land Area (2015) | 8,989.39 km² |
| No. of households | 458,789 |
| Average Household Size | 4.44 |
| Registered Voters | 1,223,618 |
| Major Landmarks | Mount Banahaw |
| Coastal Access | yes |
| Economic Zone estimated elevation above sea level | 10 meters |
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Quezon Province is located in the CALABARZON Region (Region IV-A) on the southeastern portion of Luzon Island. It is bordered by Aurora and Bulacan to the north, Rizal, Laguna, and Batangas to the west, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur to the southeast, and has maritime borders with Marinduque and Masbate to the south. It includes the Polillo Islands in the east.
MUNICIPALITIES POPULATION DATA
Quezon has 39 municipalities, 1 city, and 1,209 barangays.
| name | type | barangay_count | population_2020 | population_2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdangan | Municipality | 12 | 12589 | 13067 |
| Alabat | Municipality | 14 | 16863 | 17502 |
| Atimonan | Municipality | 42 | 64562 | 66991 |
| Buenavista | Municipality | 23 | 31652 | 32855 |
| Burdeos | Municipality | 13 | 35244 | 36587 |
| Calauag | Municipality | 60 | 80697 | 83762 |
| Candelaria | Municipality | 25 | 137428 | 142668 |
| Catanauan | Municipality | 47 | 71922 | 74632 |
| Dolores | Municipality | 20 | 33748 | 35036 |
| General Luna | Municipality | 36 | 31677 | 32880 |
| General Nakar | Municipality | 19 | 34598 | 35914 |
| Gumaca | Municipality | 59 | 97363 | 101084 |
| Infanta | Municipality | 19 | 74958 | 77816 |
| Jomalig | Municipality | 3 | 7971 | 8273 |
| Lopez | Municipality | 95 | 109560 | 113738 |
| Lucban | Municipality | 32 | 53656 | 55666 |
| Lucena | City, Capital | 34 | 282612 | 293335 |
| Macalelon | Municipality | 23 | 29173 | 30282 |
| Mauban | Municipality | 40 | 63910 | 66338 |
| Mulanay | Municipality | 36 | 51415 | 53358 |
| Padre Burgos | Municipality | 10 | 24814 | 25757 |
| Pagbilao | Municipality | 26 | 78739 | 81736 |
| Panukulan | Municipality | 8 | 16118 | 16728 |
| Patnanungan | Municipality | 6 | 15800 | 16400 |
| Perez | Municipality | 10 | 13164 | 13664 |
| Pitogo | Municipality | 17 | 22512 | 23368 |
| Plaridel | Municipality | 9 | 10632 | 11033 |
| Polillo | Municipality | 17 | 32881 | 34136 |
| Quezon | Municipality | 14 | 17590 | 18258 |
| Real | Municipality | 17 | 38933 | 40414 |
| Sampaloc | Municipality | 10 | 16963 | 17606 |
| San Andres | Municipality | 26 | 37863 | 39304 |
| San Antonio | Municipality | 36 | 38392 | 39851 |
| San Francisco | Municipality | 39 | 70204 | 72872 |
| San Narciso | Municipality | 22 | 51581 | 53547 |
| Sarile | Municipality | 15 | 19876 | 20629 |
| Tagkawayan | Municipality | 54 | 54605 | 56689 |
| Tayabas | Municipality | 66 | 113696 | 118037 |
| Tiaong | Municipality | 33 | 107418 | 111494 |
| Unisan | Municipality | 23 | 28787 | 29878 |
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population by Age Group
Based on the 2020 Census, the largest age group is 5-9, with 231,870 individuals, followed closely by those aged below 5 years (228,456) and 10-14 years (225,789). In contrast, the smallest population is found in 75-79, with only 8,234 individuals.
| age | population_2020 |
|---|---|
| Below 5 | 228456 |
| 5-9 | 231870 |
| 10-14 | 225789 |
| 75-79 | 8234 |
Population by Gender
In 2020, the population was composed of approximately 50.78% males and 49.22% females, indicating a higher number of males than females.
ECONOMY
Agricultural Production Trends (2018–2023)
From 2018 to 2023, Quezon Province showed diverse agricultural trends. Crop production increased steadily from 47,890 metric tons in 2018 to 52,134 metric tons in 2023. Livestock production peaked at 12,456 metric tons in 2020 but declined to 10,789 metric tons by 2023. Poultry production rose consistently from 8,234 metric tons in 2018 to 9,876 metric tons in 2023. Fisheries production fluctuated, reaching a high of 6,789 metric tons in 2021 and dropping to 6,123 metric tons in 2023.
| title | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Crops | 52345 | 52134 |
| Livestock | 11234 | 10789 |
| Poultry | 9123 | 9876 |
| Fisheries | 6345 | 6123 |