Tiaong
Tiaong ([ˈtjaʔɔŋ]), officially the Municipality of Tiaong (Tagalog: Bayan ng Tiaong), is a first-class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 106,265 people.
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Town hall
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Tiaong Elementary School
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Saint John Parochial School
Tiaong is 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Lucena and 95 kilometers (59 mi) from Manila.
Etymology
According to local legends, Tiaong derived its name from the portmanteau of two words:
- Tiya (tia), Tagalog for aunt in reference to Doña Tating, a well-loved woman in the area; and
- Ong (oong) from the sound of her bull that signalled her nearby presence.
History
In 1957, the following barrios were created:
- Matipunso, from barrio Niing
- Behia, from barrio Callejon
- Bucal, from barrio Buha.
Geography
Barangays
Tiaong is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Anastacia
- Aquino
- Ayusan I
- Ayusan II
- Behia
- Bukal
- Bula
- Bulakin
- Cabatang
- Cabay
- Del Rosario
- Lagalag
- Lalig
- Lumingon
- Lusacan
- Paiisa
- Palagaran
- Poblacion I
- Poblacion II
- Poblacion III
- Poblacion IV
- Quipot
- San Agustin
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- San Juan
- San Pedro
- Tagbakin
- Talisay
- Tamisian
- San Francisco
Climate
Climate data for Tiaong, Quezon | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 52 (2.0) |
35 (1.4) |
27 (1.1) |
27 (1.1) |
82 (3.2) |
124 (4.9) |
163 (6.4) |
144 (5.7) |
145 (5.7) |
141 (5.6) |
100 (3.9) |
102 (4.0) |
1,142 (45) |
Average rainy days | 12.0 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 17.9 | 22.6 | 26.2 | 24.5 | 24.6 | 22.0 | 16.7 | 14.9 | 208 |
Source: Meteoblue |
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1903 | 9,527 | — |
1918 | 14,211 | +2.70% |
1939 | 27,179 | +3.14% |
1948 | 26,454 | −0.30% |
1960 | 26,084 | −0.12% |
1970 | 38,725 | +4.03% |
1975 | 43,245 | +2.24% |
1980 | 48,606 | +2.36% |
1990 | 60,662 | +2.24% |
1995 | 67,403 | +1.99% |
2000 | 75,498 | +2.46% |
2007 | 87,707 | +2.09% |
2010 | 91,599 | +1.59% |
2015 | 99,712 | +1.63% |
2020 | 106,265 | +1.26% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
Economy
Poverty incidence of Tiaong
5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
16.20 2009
13.76 2012
13.91 2015
8.59 2018
6.78 2021
20.15 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
Government
Elected officials
Position | Name of official |
---|---|
District Representative (2nd Legislative District, Quezon) | Rep. David C. Suarez |
Municipal Mayor | Vincent Arjay M. Mea |
Municipal Vice Mayor | Roderick A. Umali |
Municipal Councilors | Ma. Maja Alexandra E. Landicho |
Romano P. Castillo Jr. | |
Eugene P. Lopez | |
Elton Rex B. Baldeo | |
Rex D. Bautista | |
Jessa L. Preza | |
Jonas Bryson R. Atienza | |
Tomas P. Ilao |
Tourism
- Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park
- Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
- Escudero, Villa escudero
Education
Elementary schools
- Private school
- Southside Integrated School
- Kiddie Corner School Inc.
- Saint John Parochial School
- Gaudete Study Center Inc.
- Tiaong Christian Academy
- Maranatha Christian Academy
- Geriane Rainbow School
- Public School
- Anastacia Elementary School
- Lusacan Elementary School
- Del Rosario Elementary School
- Lagalag Elementary School
- Hilirang Buli Elementary School
- Tiaong East Elementary School
- Claro M. Recto Memorial Central School
High schools
- Private School
- St. John Parochial School
- Don Ysidro Memorial School
- Gaudete Study Center Inc.
- Public High School
- Recto Memorial National High School
- Lalig National High School
- Lusacan National High School
- Cabay National High School
- Gloria Umali National High School
- Paiisa National High School
- Talisay National High School
Colleges and universities
- Public Schools
- College
- Southern Luzon State University
- Private Schools:
- Asian Institute of Technology and Education
- Olinsterg College
Gallery
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Saint John the Baptist Parish Church of Tiaong
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Moises Amat Escueta Ala-ala Park
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Tiaong Lying-In Hospital
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Type 89 I-Go tank at Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon Province