Macalelon | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Map of Quezon showing the location of Macalelon |
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Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 13°45′N 122°08′E / 13.750°N 122.133°ECoordinates: 13°45′N 122°08′E / 13.750°N 122.133°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | |
Province | Quezon | |
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 | 4309 | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 | |
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.
Macalelon is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.
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.
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.
SECONDARY LEVEL Calantas National High School (CNHS) Macalelon High School (MHS) Mary Immaculate Parochial School (MIPS) Olongato National High School (ONHS)