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Calauag

Calauag, officially the Municipality of Calauag (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]

Calauag
Kalawag (Old Tagalog)
Municipality of Calauag
Calauag Central Park
Etymology: Tortoise
Map of Quezon with Calauag highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Calauag
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°57′27″N 122°17′15″E / 13.9575°N 122.2875°E / 13.9575; 122.2875Coordinates: 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 DL. Tan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate46,959 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total324.71 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]
 • Total71,809
 • Rank 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
9.77
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 247.7 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 656.3 million (2020)
 • IRA156,692,905.00 (2017)
 • Expenditure₱ 224.4 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 160.6 million (2020)
Utilities
 • ElectricityQuezon 1 Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 1)
 • WaterCalauag Water District
 • TelecommunicationsSmart, Globe, Dito, PLDT
 • Cable TVCalauag CATV System
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4318
PSGC
045607000
IDD:area code+63 (0)42
Native languagesManide
Tagalog
Sister townsGuinayangan
Tagkawayan
Buenavista
Major religionsRoman Catholic, Protestantism, Iglesia ni Cristo
Feast dateJune 13
Catholic dioceseDiocese of Gumaca
Patron saintPeter the Apostle
Virgin of Fatima
Numbered highwaysN1-Maharlika Highway
N68-Quirino Highway
Websitewww.calauag.gov.ph

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

History

 
Aerial view of Calauag, circa 1930s

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

Calauag experienced a big controversy due to a decade long boundary dispute with the 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 Cabuluan, Don Tomas Morato, Guitol, Kagtalaba, Maulawin, Patag Ibaba, Patag Ilaya, Plaridel, and Tabugon.

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

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 1 kilometer narrow strait.

Barangays

Calauag is subdivided into 81 Barangays:

  • 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 (Pangahoy)
  • Santo Domingo
  • Sinag
  • Sumilang
  • Sumulong
  • Tabansak
  • Talingting
  • Tamis
  • Tikiwan
  • Tiniguiban
  • Villa Magsino
  • Villa San Isidro
  • Viñas
  • Yaganak

Town proper

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

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

Climate data for Calauag, Quezon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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[16]

Calauag has a tropical climate, like most of the country. Summers are hot and dry while the rainy season is cold and wet . It also 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

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[17][18][19][20]

Economy


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.

Government

Local government

The mayor for the 2019–2022 term is Rosalina O. Visorde, wife of former Mayor Luisito S. Visorde. Leah Dela Cruz is the town's incoming 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 one term. The mayor has the direct control of the departments while the Municipal Administrator is indirectly in charge of all departments of the Government while the Vice Mayor is in charge of the Municipal Council which consists of seven Councilors and one Municipal Sangguniang Kabataan/SK (Youth Council) Chairman and a President of Liga ng mga Barangay which are elected every three years and Municipal Administrator is appointed by the mayor.

Congressional and provincial legislators

In the 18th Congress of the House of Representatives, Calauag is Represented by Helen Tan of the Fourth Congressional District of Quezon province. Representative Tan is now term-limited. The disputed barangays meanwhile are under First Congressional District of Camarines Norte, Represented by Josefina "Josie" B. Tallado. However, the disputed barangays still receive funds from some of the board members of Quezon Province.

In the Provincial Board, the 4th District of Quezon is represented by four incoming board members for the 2019–2022 term: Roderick "Derick" Magbuhos (NPC), Rhodora "Dhoray" Tan (NP) and Isaias Ubana II (NPC).

List of former chief executive

Term Chief Executive Others:
(Political Party, position and origin)
Spanish Era
1851 Juan "Juan Sunog" Parcero Atimonan
1851 Pascual Siazon Apad
1852 Benito Jorbina Calauag
1853 Antonio Cerilla Apad
1854 Eustaquio Geneblazo Atimonan
1855 Pantaleon Cerdinia Apad
1856 Pedro Juaris Nueva Cáceres
1857 Vicente Penidles Apad
1858 Marciano Junillis Nueva Cáceres
1859 Agapito Jorbina Calauag
1860 Arcadio Cerilla Apad
1861 Felipe Labiste Libmanan
1862 Benito Jorbina 2nd Term, Apad
1863–1864 Pantaleon Jorbina Apad
1865–1866 Domingo Jorbina Calauag
1867 Antonio Uransa Gumaca
1868 Lucas Dela Costa Mauban
1869–1870 Domingo Jovida Calauag
1871–1872 Raymundo Locido First Term, Apad
1873–1874 Antonio Lerum Apad
1875–1876 Raymundo Locido 2nd Term, Apad
1877–1878 Canuto Escolano Apad
1879–1880 Juan Geneblazo Calauag
1881–1882 Severino Villafranca
1883–1886 Juan Enteria Gumaca
1887–1888 Sinfroso Matos Gumaca
1889 Raymundo Daroga Gumaca
1890–1891 Pedro Segui Gumaca
1892–1893 Sebastián Uransa Gumaca, Maura Law passed on 1893
1894 Antonio Lerum 2nd Term, Apad
1895–1896 Tomás Rañola Last Capitán Municipal, Lucban
Philippine Revolution
1897–1899 Alipio Declaro First Municipal President. Mauban
1900 Juan Lerum Calauag
1901–1903 Hilario Cantre Cantre Street named after him in Barangay Poblacion Tres. Gumaca
1904–1905 Felix Jubilo Calauag
1906–1907 León Tañada Tañada Street named after him in Barangay Poblacion Dos. Gumaca
American Civil Government
1908–1909 Basilio De Guzman De Guzman Street in Barangay Poblacion Dos named after him. Gumaca
1910–1912 Arcadio Vera Cruz Vera Cruz Street in Barangay Poblacion Uno named after him. Atimonan
1913–1916 Marciano Roldan Roldan Street in Barangay Poblacion Tres named after him. Boac
1916–1922 Pedro Pica Atimonan
1922–1925 Espiridion Argüelles Arguelles Street in Barangay Poblacion Uno named after him. Calauag
1925–1928 Armando C. Villaverde Calauag
1928–1931 Donato O. Cabangon Calauag
1931–1934 Jacinto Lerum Calauag
Commonwealth
1934–1938 Tomás Bernabéu Morató Last Municipal President of Calauag, First Mayor of Quezon City. Morato Street in Town Proper named after him. NP Calauag
1938–1940 José Jiménez First Municipal Mayor. Calauag
Japanese-sponsored Philippines
1941–1947 Sisenando V. Villarubia 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
1948–1951 Arturo Morató Also became Mayor of Tagkawayan. Calauag
January–April 1952 Cirilo Pareja Atimonan
April 1952 – 1955 Simon Leonor Calauag
January 1956 – December 1959 Edgardo S. Cabangon First Term. Cabangon Street in Barangay Poblacion Cuatro named after him. Calauag
January 1960 – December 1964 Marceliano C. Parcero Calauag
Bagong Lipunan era
January 1965 – February 3, 1982 Edgardo S. Cabangon Second Term. Mayor during Marcos dictatorship. LP, Assassinated
February 4, 1982 – February 15, 1986 Julio U. Lim, M.D. Removed from Office due to EDSA People Power Revolution. LP. Calauag
People Power Revolution, Restoration of Democratic Government
February 16, 1986 – December 1987 Rogelio Regala Officer in charge. Calauag became first-class municipality. Calauag
enactment of 1987 Constitution
February 2, 1988 – December 30, 1995 Julio U. Lim, M.D. East Quezon occupied by Camarines Norte. Camarines Norte v. Province of Quezon ruled that East Quezon belongs to Santa Elena. Second Term.
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 Pedro C. Inofre Calauag
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010 Eric N. Entienza Calauag recovered its status as first-class municipality. Lakas–CMD Calauag
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 Luisito S. Visorde Incumbent. LP/NUP/NPC Calauag
July 1, 2019–June 30, 2022 Rosalina Visorde NPC, Sariaya, Incumbent

[28]

Tourism

 
Kapaluhan Beach
  • Capaluhan Beach
  • Pulong Pasig
  • Pangahoy Beach
  • Santa Milagrosa Cave
  • Calauag Central Park
  • Calauag Crossing
  • Quezon Plaza
  • Yaganak Hanging Bridge
  • The "C" Lighthouse
  • Quezon Canal
  • Calauag Municipal Library
  • Pinagtalleran Playground
  • Calauag East Central Elementary School
  • Morato Family Ancestral House

Infrastructure

Transportation

Calauag is accessible by Land Transportation like bus, and train via PNR Hondagua of Bicol Express Service. Calauag Station is currently under renovation due to damages of Typhoons and Storms and the Intercity Service is currently defunct. Traveling around the town proper is no problem since there are thousands of tricycles circling the Town Proper.

Utilities

Quezon I Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 1)[29] provides Electricity to the entire 3rd and 4th congressional districts including Santa Elena, Camarines Norte and Del Gallego, Camarines Sur. Calauag Water District (CWD) provides potable water to the residents of the Town Proper and nearby barangays (villages). The Yaganak-Mambaling Dam is the source of water for the entire town. The Local, NDD and Fiber internet are provided by PLDT which absorbed the local franchise of Santos Telephone Corporation. The wireless network and internet are provided by national telecommunications companies PLDT (Smart and Sun Cellular), Globe and Dito. Digital Cable Television is provided by local cable operator (Calauag CATV System) 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.

Education

Public Schools

 
Calauag East Central Elementary School

Public Schools are operated by the Department of Education, 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
  • Enverga University

Media

Calauag and nearby towns were being served by Radyo Natin 100.9 FM and QuezoNews-FM 94.5

Sister cities

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

Notable personalities

  • Rey Danseco – Award winner-International Boxing Judge, journalist, TV Host, Radio Commentator
  • Ice Seguerra – Former host Eat Bulaga!, singer, Former National Youth Commission chairman
  • Marcelito Pomoy—Singer, Pilipinas and America's Got Talent contestant
  • Alisha del Campo—Member, Philippine Women's National Football Team
  • Edelyn Cornejo – former Star Circle Kid Questor, child actress
  • Maria Regine Maravilla Talento – Star Circle Kid Questor, child actress
  • Madeleine Nicolas – stage and film actress
  • Gerry Igos – 1989 Philippine cycling champion
  • Romeo Asinas – stuntman & fight scene instructor
  • 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
  • Arturo Morato Sr.- First licensed pilot (1936) and first Mayor of Tagkawayan, Quezon.
  • Manoling MoratoPCSO and Movie and Television Review and Classification Board Chairman and former TV host
  • Raymundo Punongbayan – Former director, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

Gallery

References

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  6. ^ . G.R. No. 80796. Supreme Court of the Philippines. October 11, 2001. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
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  16. ^ "Calauag: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  17. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
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  28. ^ Autobiography of Mayor Pedro C. Inofre
  29. ^ Quezon 1 Electric Cooperative: http://quezelco1.com/

External links

  • Calauag Profile at PhilAtlas.com
  • Philippine Standard Geographic Code
  • Local Governance Performance Management System

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Area 2 Total324 71 km2 125 37 sq mi Elevation30 m 100 ft Highest elevation240 m 790 ft Lowest elevation0 m 0 ft Population 2020 census 3 Total71 809 Rank8th Households18 133 excluding 9 Barangays from East Quezon currently occupied by Santa ElenaDemonym s Calauagenian English Calauagin Tagalog Calauageno a Filipino Economy Income class1st municipal income class Poverty incidence9 77 2018 4 Revenue 247 7 million 2020 Assets 656 3 million 2020 IRA156 692 905 00 2017 Expenditure 224 4 million 2020 Liabilities 160 6 million 2020 Utilities ElectricityQuezon 1 Electric Cooperative QUEZELCO 1 WaterCalauag Water District TelecommunicationsSmart Globe Dito PLDT Cable TVCalauag CATV SystemTime zoneUTC 8 PST ZIP code4318PSGC045607000IDD area code 63 0 42Native languagesManide TagalogSister townsGuinayangan Tagkawayan BuenavistaMajor religionsRoman Catholic Protestantism Iglesia ni CristoFeast dateJune 13Catholic dioceseDiocese of GumacaPatron saintPeter the Apostle Virgin of FatimaNumbered highwaysN1 Maharlika Highway N68 Quirino HighwayWebsitewww wbr calauag wbr gov wbr phIt is 227 kilometres 141 mi southeast of Manila and 97 kilometres 60 mi east from provincial capital Lucena Contents 1 History 1 1 Lost barangays to Bicol 2 Geography 2 1 Barangays 2 2 Town proper 2 3 Land area 2 4 Climate 3 Demographics 4 Economy 5 Government 5 1 Local government 5 2 Congressional and provincial legislators 5 3 List of former chief executive 6 Tourism 7 Infrastructure 7 1 Transportation 7 2 Utilities 8 Education 8 1 Public Schools 8 2 Private Schools 9 Media 10 Sister cities 11 Notable personalities 12 Gallery 13 References 14 External linksHistory Edit Aerial view of Calauag circa 1930s According to the writings of Valentin Martin in his Ensayo de una sintesis de los trabajos realizados 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 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 Edit Calauag experienced a big controversy due to a decade long boundary dispute with the 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 Cabuluan Don Tomas Morato Guitol Kagtalaba Maulawin Patag Ibaba Patag Ilaya Plaridel and Tabugon 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 Don Tomas 7 circular reference Guitol 8 circular reference Kabuluan 9 circular reference Kagtalaba 10 circular reference Maulawin 11 circular reference Plaridel 12 circular reference Patag Ibaba 13 circular reference Patag Ilaya 14 circular reference Tabugon 15 circular reference Geography EditCalauag 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 1 kilometer narrow strait Barangays Edit Calauag is subdivided into 81 Barangays 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 Dona 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 Pangahoy Santo Domingo Sinag Sumilang Sumulong Tabansak Talingting Tamis Tikiwan Tiniguiban Villa Magsino Villa San Isidro Vinas Yaganak Town proper Edit 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 Edit 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 Edit Climate data for Calauag QuezonMonth Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearAverage high 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 Average low 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 4Source Meteoblue 16 Calauag has a tropical climate like most of the country Summers are hot and dry while the rainy season is cold and wet It also 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 EditPopulation census of CalauagYearPop p a 19033 185 19186 195 4 54 193913 629 3 83 194816 875 2 40 196037 101 6 78 197049 113 2 84 197554 035 1 93 198057 907 1 39 199064 856 1 14 199560 941 1 16 200065 907 1 69 200769 475 0 73 201069 223 0 13 201573 139 1 05 202071 809 0 36 Graphs are temporarily unavailable due to technical issues Source Philippine Statistics Authority 17 18 19 20 Economy EditPoverty Incidence of Calauag Graphs are temporarily unavailable due to technical issues Source Philippine Statistics Authority 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 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 Government EditLocal government Edit Main article Sangguniang Bayan The mayor for the 2019 2022 term is Rosalina O Visorde wife of former Mayor Luisito S Visorde Leah Dela Cruz is the town s incoming 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 one term The mayor has the direct control of the departments while the Municipal Administrator is indirectly in charge of all departments of the Government while the Vice Mayor is in charge of the Municipal Council which consists of seven Councilors and one Municipal Sangguniang Kabataan SK Youth Council Chairman and a President of Liga ng mga Barangay which are elected every three years and Municipal Administrator is appointed by the mayor Congressional and provincial legislators Edit In the 18th Congress of the House of Representatives Calauag is Represented by Helen Tan of the Fourth Congressional District of Quezon province Representative Tan is now term limited The disputed barangays meanwhile are under First Congressional District of Camarines Norte Represented by Josefina Josie B Tallado However the disputed barangays still receive funds from some of the board members of Quezon Province In the Provincial Board the 4th District of Quezon is represented by four incoming board members for the 2019 2022 term Roderick Derick Magbuhos NPC Rhodora Dhoray Tan NP and Isaias Ubana II NPC List of former chief executive Edit Term Chief Executive Others Political Party position and origin Spanish Era1851 Juan Juan Sunog Parcero Atimonan1851 Pascual Siazon Apad1852 Benito Jorbina Calauag1853 Antonio Cerilla Apad1854 Eustaquio Geneblazo Atimonan1855 Pantaleon Cerdinia Apad1856 Pedro Juaris Nueva Caceres1857 Vicente Penidles Apad1858 Marciano Junillis Nueva Caceres1859 Agapito Jorbina Calauag1860 Arcadio Cerilla Apad1861 Felipe Labiste Libmanan1862 Benito Jorbina 2nd Term Apad1863 1864 Pantaleon Jorbina Apad1865 1866 Domingo Jorbina Calauag1867 Antonio Uransa Gumaca1868 Lucas Dela Costa Mauban1869 1870 Domingo Jovida Calauag1871 1872 Raymundo Locido First Term Apad1873 1874 Antonio Lerum Apad1875 1876 Raymundo Locido 2nd Term Apad1877 1878 Canuto Escolano Apad1879 1880 Juan Geneblazo Calauag1881 1882 Severino Villafranca1883 1886 Juan Enteria Gumaca1887 1888 Sinfroso Matos Gumaca1889 Raymundo Daroga Gumaca1890 1891 Pedro Segui Gumaca1892 1893 Sebastian Uransa Gumaca Maura Law passed on 18931894 Antonio Lerum 2nd Term Apad1895 1896 Tomas Ranola Last Capitan Municipal LucbanPhilippine Revolution1897 1899 Alipio Declaro First Municipal President Mauban1900 Juan Lerum Calauag1901 1903 Hilario Cantre Cantre Street named after him in Barangay Poblacion Tres Gumaca1904 1905 Felix Jubilo Calauag1906 1907 Leon Tanada Tanada Street named after him in Barangay Poblacion Dos GumacaAmerican Civil Government1908 1909 Basilio De Guzman De Guzman Street in Barangay Poblacion Dos named after him Gumaca1910 1912 Arcadio Vera Cruz Vera Cruz Street in Barangay Poblacion Uno named after him Atimonan1913 1916 Marciano Roldan Roldan Street in Barangay Poblacion Tres named after him Boac1916 1922 Pedro Pica Atimonan1922 1925 Espiridion Arguelles Arguelles Street in Barangay Poblacion Uno named after him Calauag1925 1928 Armando C Villaverde Calauag1928 1931 Donato O Cabangon Calauag1931 1934 Jacinto Lerum CalauagCommonwealth1934 1938 Tomas Bernabeu Morato Last Municipal President of Calauag First Mayor of Quezon City Morato Street in Town Proper named after him NP Calauag1938 1940 Jose Jimenez First Municipal Mayor CalauagJapanese sponsored Philippines1941 1947 Sisenando V Villarubia Japanese Occupation Mayor of Calauag Town proper raged with fire during his reign due to war Villarubia Street in Town Proper named after him AtimonanThird Republic1948 1951 Arturo Morato Also became Mayor of Tagkawayan CalauagJanuary April 1952 Cirilo Pareja AtimonanApril 1952 1955 Simon Leonor CalauagJanuary 1956 December 1959 Edgardo S Cabangon First Term Cabangon Street in Barangay Poblacion Cuatro named after him CalauagJanuary 1960 December 1964 Marceliano C Parcero CalauagBagong Lipunan eraJanuary 1965 February 3 1982 Edgardo S Cabangon Second Term Mayor during Marcos dictatorship LP AssassinatedFebruary 4 1982 February 15 1986 Julio U Lim M D Removed from Office due to EDSA People Power Revolution LP CalauagPeople Power Revolution Restoration of Democratic GovernmentFebruary 16 1986 December 1987 Rogelio Regala Officer in charge Calauag became first class municipality Calauagenactment of 1987 ConstitutionFebruary 2 1988 December 30 1995 Julio U Lim M D East Quezon occupied by Camarines Norte Camarines Norte v Province of Quezon ruled that East Quezon belongs to Santa Elena Second Term June 30 1995 June 30 2004 Pedro C Inofre CalauagJune 30 2004 June 30 2010 Eric N Entienza Calauag recovered its status as first class municipality Lakas CMD CalauagJune 30 2010 June 30 2019 Luisito S Visorde Incumbent LP NUP NPC CalauagJuly 1 2019 June 30 2022 Rosalina Visorde NPC Sariaya Incumbent 28 Tourism Edit Kapaluhan Beach Capaluhan Beach Pulong Pasig Pangahoy Beach Santa Milagrosa Cave Calauag Central Park Calauag Crossing Quezon Plaza Yaganak Hanging Bridge The C Lighthouse Quezon Canal Calauag Municipal Library Pinagtalleran Playground Calauag East Central Elementary School Morato Family Ancestral HouseInfrastructure EditTransportation Edit Calauag is accessible by Land Transportation like bus and train via PNR Hondagua of Bicol Express Service Calauag Station is currently under renovation due to damages of Typhoons and Storms and the Intercity Service is currently defunct Traveling around the town proper is no problem since there are thousands of tricycles circling the Town Proper Utilities Edit Quezon I Electric Cooperative QUEZELCO 1 29 provides Electricity to the entire 3rd and 4th congressional districts including Santa Elena Camarines Norte and Del Gallego Camarines Sur Calauag Water District CWD provides potable water to the residents of the Town Proper and nearby barangays villages The Yaganak Mambaling Dam is the source of water for the entire town The Local NDD and Fiber internet are provided by PLDT which absorbed the local franchise of Santos Telephone Corporation The wireless network and internet are provided by national telecommunications companies PLDT Smart and Sun Cellular Globe and Dito Digital Cable Television is provided by local cable operator Calauag CATV System 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 Education EditPublic Schools Edit Calauag East Central Elementary School Public Schools are operated by the Department of Education 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 ComplexPrivate Schools Edit 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 Enverga UniversityMedia EditCalauag and nearby towns were being served by Radyo Natin 100 9 FM and QuezoNews FM 94 5Sister cities EditHistorically the sister cities of Calauag are Guinayangan Tagkawayan Daughter town of Guinayangan and Buenavista then Piris Notable personalities EditRey Danseco Award winner International Boxing Judge journalist TV Host Radio Commentator Ice Seguerra Former host Eat Bulaga singer Former National Youth Commission chairman Marcelito Pomoy Singer Pilipinas and America s Got Talent contestant Alisha del Campo Member Philippine Women s National Football Team Edelyn Cornejo former Star Circle Kid Questor child actress Maria Regine Maravilla Talento Star Circle Kid Questor child actress Madeleine Nicolas stage and film actress Gerry Igos 1989 Philippine cycling champion Romeo Asinas stuntman amp fight scene instructor 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 Arturo Morato Sr First licensed pilot 1936 and first Mayor of Tagkawayan Quezon Manoling Morato PCSO and Movie and Television Review and Classification Board Chairman and former TV host Raymundo Punongbayan Former director Philippine Institute of Volcanology and SeismologyGallery Edit Saint Peter the Apostle Parish Church Kapaluhan beach in Calauag Calauag countryside Our Lady of Fatima ChurchReferences Edit Municipality of Calauag DILG 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 a b Census of Population 2020 Region IV A Calabarzon Total Population by Province City Municipality and Barangay PSA Retrieved July 8 2021 PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates Philippine Statistics Authority December 15 2021 Retrieved January 22 2022 Municipality of Calauag Quezon Province Archived from the original on October 14 2012 Retrieved October 12 2012 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 Calauag Lost barangays to Bicol Calauag Lost barangays to Bicol Calauag Lost barangays to Bicol Calauag Lost barangays to Bicol Calauag Lost barangays to Bicol Calauag Lost barangays to Bicol Calauag Lost barangays to Bicol Calauag Lost barangays to Bicol Calauag Lost barangays to Bicol Calauag Average Temperatures and Rainfall Meteoblue Retrieved June 2 2021 Census of Population 2015 Region IV A Calabarzon Total Population by Province City Municipality and Barangay PSA Retrieved June 20 2016 Census of Population and Housing 2010 Region IV A Calabarzon Total Population by Province City Municipality and Barangay NSO Retrieved June 29 2016 Censuses of Population 1903 2007 Region IV A Calabarzon Table 1 Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province Highly Urbanized City 1903 to 2007 NSO Province of Quezon Municipality Population Data Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division Retrieved December 17 2016 Poverty incidence PI Philippine Statistics Authority Retrieved December 28 2020 https psa gov ph sites default files NSCB LocalPovertyPhilippines 0 pdf publication date 29 November 2005 publisher Philippine Statistics Authority https psa gov ph sites default files 2003 20SAE 20of 20poverty 20 28Full 20Report 29 1 pdf publication date 23 March 2009 publisher Philippine Statistics Authority https psa gov ph sites default files 2006 20and 202009 20City 20and 20Municipal 20Level 20Poverty 20Estimates 0 1 pdf publication date 3 August 2012 publisher Philippine Statistics Authority https psa gov ph sites default files 2012 20Municipal 20and 20City 20Level 20Poverty 20Estima7tes 20Publication 20 281 29 pdf publication date 31 May 2016 publisher Philippine Statistics Authority https psa gov ph sites default files City 20and 20Municipal level 20Small 20Area 20Poverty 20Estimates 202009 2C 202012 20and 202015 0 xlsx publication date 10 July 2019 publisher Philippine Statistics Authority PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates Philippine Statistics Authority December 15 2021 Retrieved January 22 2022 Autobiography of Mayor Pedro C Inofre Quezon 1 Electric Cooperative http quezelco1 com External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Calauag Calauag Profile at PhilAtlas com Philippine Standard Geographic Code Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System Quezon Province Web Portal Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Calauag amp oldid 1151989485, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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