Quezon
Quezon, officially the Province of Quezon (Filipino: Lalawigan ng Quezon), is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region on Luzon. Kaliraya/Kalilayan was the first known name of the province upon its creation in 1591. Around the middle of the 18th century, it was changed to Tayabas. In recognition of the second president of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon, the name of Tayabas Province is changed to Quezon. Lucena, the provincial capital, the seat of the provincial government, and the most populous city of the province, is governed independently from the province as a highly urbanized city. To distinguish the province from Quezon City, it is sometimes called Quezon Province, a variation of the province's official name.
Quezon
Tayabas | |
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(from top: left to right) Mt. Banahaw de Lucban, Tayabas Capitol, Quezon boundary arch in Tiaong, Alibijaban Island, Cagbalete Island and Malagonlong Bridge | |
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| Nicknames: Land of Thousand Colors (Kalupaan ng Libong Kulay) Cocolandia (Kaniyugan / Lupain ng Niyog) Food Basket of Calabarzon (Buslo ng Pagkain ng Calabarzon) | |
| Motto(s): Walang Tamad sa Quezon! Pilipinas, Quezon Naman! Healing Quezon | |
| Anthem: Lalawigan ng Quezon (Quezon Hymn) | |
Location in the Philippines | |
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| Coordinates: 13°56′N 121°37′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Founded | 1591 (as Kalilayan) |
| Secession from Laguna | 1754 (as Tayabas) |
| Re-established | March 12, 1901 (as Tayabas) |
| Named for | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Capital and largest city | Lucena |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Angelina D.L. Tan (NPC) |
| • Vice Governor | Anacleto A. Alcala III (NPC) |
| • Legislature | Quezon Provincial Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,989.39 km2 (3,470.82 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 8th out of 81 |
| Highest elevation | 2,170 m (7,120 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 1,950,459 |
| • Rank | 13th out of 81 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 45th out of 81 |
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| Demonym(s) | Quezonian (English) Taga-Quezon, Quezonin (Tagalog) Tayabasin (Tagalog-dated) Tayabeño(-a), Tayabense (Spanish-archaic) |
| Divisions | |
| • Independent cities | 1 |
| • Component cities | 1 |
| • Municipalities | 39
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| • Districts | Legislative districts of Quezon (shared with Lucena) |
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| Time zone | UTC+8 (PHT) |
| ZIP code | 4300–4342 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
| ISO 3166 code | PH-QUE |
| Spoken languages | |
| Website | www |
Quezon is southeast of Metro Manila and is bordered by the provinces of Aurora to the north, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna and Batangas to the west and the provinces of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur to the east. Part of Quezon lies on an isthmus connecting the Bicol Peninsula to the main part of Luzon. The province also includes the Polillo Islands in the Philippine Sea. Some marine parts of the Verde Island Passage, the center of the center of world's marine biodiversity, are also in the province.
A major tourism draw to the province is Mount Banahaw. The mountain is surrounded by spiritual mysticism with many Anitist adherents, Christian cults, and Christian organizations staying on the mountain. The mountain was also one of the most sacred sites for pre-colonial Tagalog people before the arrival of the Spanish. Numerous pilgrims visit the mountain especially during Holy Week.