Macalelon


Macalelon, officially the Municipality of Macalelon, is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of people.
The town is known for its Tikoy Festival and the Kubol Festival.

History

Macalelon began as a barrio in 1696. It became a town between 1787 and 1793.
In 1929, barrio Hingoso was separated from Macalelon to form the new municipality of General Luna.

Geography

Macalelon is from Lucena and from Manila.

Barangays

Macalelon is politically subdivided into 30 barangays, as indicated below. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
  • Amontay
  • Anos
  • Buyao
  • Candangal
  • Calantas
  • Lahing
  • Luctob/Townsite
  • Mabini Ibaba
  • Mabini Ilaya
  • Malabahay
  • Mambog
  • Olongtao Ibaba
  • Olongtao Ilaya
  • Padre Herrera
  • Pajarillo
  • Pinagbayanan
  • Rodriguez
  • Rizal
  • Castillo
  • Pag-Asa
  • Masipag
  • Damayan
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • San Nicolas
  • San Vicente
  • Taguin
  • Tubigan Ibaba
  • Tubigan Ilaya
  • Vista Hermosa

Climate

Macalelon is geographically vulnerale to instances of flooding. According to a 2017 flood mapping survey by the University of the Philippines Diliman and Mapua Institute of Technology on the Macalelon River, it was revealed that about half of the town's land area could experience floods below within five years. Additionally, 7.91% of the area might experience of flooding, and 14.9% could experience floods ranging from to over deep.

Economy

From Macalelon's total land area, 75.98 percent of it is dedicated for agricultural use.

Tourism

Immaculate Conception Parish Church

Coral stone blocks make up this edifice which was erected in 1854. The convent of the church was built in 1870 and in 1875, the Parish of the Immaculate Concepcion was established.
Flanked by two small belfries, it is situated on top of a small hill.

Communication

Major communication companies that provides internet services are available in the municipality: Globe, Smart and Dito. Voice and data by PLDT and Converge ICT is also available in the area.

Education

The Macalelon Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Amontay Elementary School
  • Anos Elementary School
  • Calantas Elementary School
  • Lahing Elementary School
  • Mabini Ibaba Elementary School
  • Macalelon Central Elementary School
  • Macalelon Central Elementary School
  • Malabahay Elementary School
  • Mambog Elementary School
  • Olongtao Ibaba Elementary School
  • Olongtao Ilaya Elementary School
  • P. Herrera Elementary School
  • San Isidro Elementary School
  • San Nicolas Elementary School
  • San VIcente Elementary School
  • Taguin Elementary School
  • Tubigan Elementary School
  • Vista Hermosa Elementary School

Secondary schools