Lucban
Lucban, officially the Municipality of Lucban (Tagalog: Bayan ng Lukban), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,091 people.
Lucban | |
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| Municipality of Lucban | |
Clockwise from top: Town Proper, Kamay Ni Hesus Healing Shrine, Plaza, Municipal Hall and Plaza De Revolucion, Lucban Church | |
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| Motto: Yanong Rikit! Baling Ganda! | |
Map of Quezon with Lucban highlighted | |
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Lucban Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°06′48″N 121°33′25″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Quezon |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | August 19, 1578 |
| Barangays | 32 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Agustin M. Villaverde |
| • Vice Mayor | Arnel C. Abcede |
| • Representative | Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 35,705 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 130.46 km2 (50.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 521 m (1,709 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,872 m (6,142 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 53,091 |
| • Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,692 |
| Demonym(s) | Lucbanin, Lukbanin |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 3.99 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 217.7 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 481.6 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 193.8 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 133.7 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Manila Electric Company (Meralco) |
| • Water | Apolinario Dela Cruz Waterworks System |
| • Telecommunications |
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| • Cable TV | BANAHAW CATV |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4328 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Lucban is dubbed as the Art Capital, Dance Capital, and Rice Capital of Quezon province. It is 22 kilometers (14 mi) from Lucena City and 127 kilometers (79 mi) from Manila and is accessible by land from Metro Manila passing through Rizal via Manila East Road or via the South Luzon Expressway with approximately 2- to 3-hour drive.
The municipality is known for its annual Pahiyas Festival, which is held every May 15 in honor of San Isidro Labrador and known also as the 'Baguio' counterpart of Quezon, Province.
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