Pagbilao, Quezon
| Pagbilao, Quezon | |
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| Nickname(s): Power Port of Quezon | |
 Map of Quezon showing the location of Pagbilao |
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 Pagbilao, Quezon
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| Coordinates: 13°58′N 121°42′E / 13.967°N 121.700°ECoordinates: 13°58′N 121°42′E / 13.967°N 121.700°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| District | 1st district of Quezon |
| Founded | August 29, 1730 |
| Barangays | 27 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Shierre Ann P. Palicpic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 170.69 km2 (65.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 75,023 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 4302 |
| Dialing code | 42 |
| Income class | 1st class |
| Website | www |
Pagbilao is a first class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 75,023 people. It is located on the northern shore of Tayabas Bay on Luzon, just east of Lucena City, the provincial capital.
Pagbilao is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.
Elected officials 2013–2016:
Most of the vast lands of Pagbilao are mainly used for agricultural. These agricultural land are mostly coconut, rice and poultry farms. But some of these lands became industrial areas. Most of these industrial lands are ice plants, rice and oil mills which can be seen along the highway.
The Province of Quezon announced that they are planning to make an industrial park or economic zone in the Barangays of Alupaye and Bantigue of Pagbilao. It will really help the employment of the people of Quezon Province.
Commerce is also rapidly grown not only in the downtown area, but also spreading in the whole town. Commercial establishments are growing from Talipan up to downtown along the highway. La Suerte Mega Warehouse, the largest commercial center in town, is found in Alupaye, which most of the bus terminals can be found here.
Tourism is also growing in Pagbilao. There are many hotel and resorts can be found along the highway or in the beachfront of Barangay Bantigue, which has a great view of the islands of the town.
The DEPED-Division of Quezon Province has its main office in town. It is one of largest employers not only in Pagbilao, but the whole Quezon Province. The municipal government is also one of the top employers in town, which focuses on public services.
The Pagbilao Coal Power Plant, one of the Philippine's largest power plant stations, is found on Isla Grande in Pagbilao. It is said to be the largest employer in town.
Pagbilao has numerous primary and secondary educational institutions. The following are:
Secondary Schools
Tertiary Schools
Private Schools
Pagbilao has numerous mobile phone, internet and cable services providers. The following are:
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