Calauag

Calauag, Quezon
Municipality
Calauag Central Park
Seal
Map of Quezon showing the location of Calauag
Calauag, Quezon Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°57′27″N 122°17′15″E / 13.95750°N 122.28750°E / 13.95750; 122.28750Coordinates: 13°57′27″N 122°17′15″E / 13.95750°N 122.28750°E / 13.95750; 122.28750
Country	Philippines
Region	CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province	Quezon
District	4th district of Quezon
Established	May 25, 1851
Barangays	81
Government
• Mayor	Luisito S. Visorde (NUP)
• Vice Mayor	Arcadio Mendoza
Area
• Total	324.71 km2 (125.37 sq mi)
Population (2015)
• Total	73,139
• Density	230/km2 (580/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Calauagin
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	4318
Dialing code	42
Spoken languages	Tagalog (Tayabas dialect), English Bikol languages

Calauag is a first class municipality in the province of Quezon, a part of Calabarzon Region in the Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 73,139 people. It is about 232 kilometres (144 mi) southeast of Manila and 95 kilometres (59 mi) east from Lucena, the Provincial Capital.

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. At the north end of Quirino Highway, it meets Daang Maharlika in Barangay Tabugon. It also meets the north end of Sumulong–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.

Calauag is subdivided into 90 Barangays (Villages):

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 at the South of the town which consists of Municipal Hall which houses the Municipal 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. the Central Park is also located in front of the Plaza and the Municipal Hall.

Calauag has a Tropical Climate like most of the country. Summers are hot and dry while rainy season is cold and wet but has more bearable weather unlike in Manila. It also falls under the Type IV Tropical Climate which has Rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year.