Macalelon

Macalelon
Municipality
Official Seal of the MUnicipality of Macalelon Seal
{{#property:P242}} Map of Quezon showing the location of Macalelon
Macalelon Location within the Philippines
Coordinates:
Country	[[{{#property:P17}}]]
Region	CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province	[[{{#property:P131}}]]
District	3rd district of Quezon
Barangays	30
Government
• Mayor	Nelson Reyes Traje
Area
• Total	124.05 km2 (47.90 sq mi)
Population (2015)
• Total	28,188
• Density	230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	{{#property:P281}}
Dialing code	{{#property:P473}}
Income class	4th class; partially urban

Macalelon is a fourth class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 28,188 people.

The Tikoy Festival (rice cake) and the Kubol Festival are well known for this town.

Barangays

Macalelon is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.

• Amontay
• Anos
• Buyao
• Candangal
• Calantas
• Lahing
• Luctob/Townsite
• Mabini Ibaba
• Mabini Ilaya
• Malabahay
• Mambog
• Olongtao Ibaba
• Olongtao Ilaya
• Padre Herrera
• Pajarillo
• Pinagbayanan
• Rodriquez (Pob.)
• Rizal (Pob.)
• Castillo (Pob.)
• Pag-Asa (Pob.)
• Masipag (Pob.)
• Damayan (Pob.)
• San Isidro
• San Jose
• San Nicolas
• San Vicente
• Taguin
• Tubigan Ibaba
• Tubigan Ilaya
• Vista Hermosa

Demographics

Population census of Macalelon
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	19,887	—
1995	23,094	+2.84%
2000	22,935	−0.15%
2007	25,986	+1.74%
2010	26,419	+0.60%
Source: Philippine Statistics Office

Places of Interest

Immaculate Conception Parish Church

Immaculate Conception Parish Church; Macalelon, Quezon

Coral stone blocks make up this edifice which was erected 1854. Flanked by two small belfries, it projects a quaint but grand appeal. Good to note that a flight of stairs precedes the church, since it is situated on top of a small hill. A usual location for churches in coastal towns.

Communication

All major network are available here: Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular; also fixed landlines by SANTELCOR. Internet in some establishments are available through their Internet Cafes at the center of the municipality.

Educational Institute

SECONDARY LEVEL Calantas National High School (CNHS) Macalelon High School (MHS) Mary Immaculate Parochial School (MIPS) Olongato National High School (ONHS)

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System