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Quezon
Kiokong
Municipality
Municipality of Quezon
Poblacion, Quezon
Poblacion, Quezon
Flag of Quezon
Flag
Official seal of Quezon
Seal
Nickname: 
Sugar Capital of Bukidnon
Map of Bukidnon with Quezon highlighted
Map of Bukidnon with Quezon highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Quezon
Quezon is located in Philippines
Quezon
Quezon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°43′50″N 125°06′00″E / 7.7306°N 125.1°E / 7.7306; 125.1
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceBukidnon
District 3rd district
FoundedJune 18, 1966
Named forManuel L. Quezon
Barangays31 (see Barangays)
Government
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 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorPablo M. Lorenzo III
 • Vice MayorJoseph T. Durotan Sr.
 • RepresentativeAudrey Zubiri
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Robert T. Gue
  • Jerly L. Areja
  • Restituto R. Baguio
  • Jose Miguel S. Fortich
  • Teresita B. Leonardo
  • Rodrigo N. Neri Jr.
  • Nilo P. Bardon
  • Myrna D. Repalda
 • Electorate69,719 voters (2025)
Area
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 • Total
626.86 km2 (242.03 sq mi)
Elevation
319 m (1,047 ft)
Highest elevation
629 m (2,064 ft)
Lowest elevation
222 m (728 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
114,521
 • Density182.69/km2 (473.16/sq mi)
 • Households
25,067
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
26.81
% (2023)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 625.8 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 1,501 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 608 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 454.1 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityFirst Bukidnon Electric Cooperative (FIBECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8715
PSGC
1001317000
IDD : area code +63 (0)88
Native languagesBinukid
Cebuano
Ata Manobo
Tagalog
Websitequezonbukidnon.gov.ph

Quezon, officially the Municipality of Quezon (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Quezon; Tagalog: Bayan ng Quezon), is a municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 114,521 people.[5]

History

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On June 18, 1966, Republic Act No. 4802 was enacted by the House of Congress under the sponsorship of the then Congressman Cesar M. Fortich, which act was entitled "An Act Creating The Municipality Of Quezon in The Province of Bukidnon," with the Seat of Government in the present site of Kiokong.[6]

On June 21, 1969, Republic Act 5961 was passed by the Philippine Congress, amending Republic Act 4802 "An Act Creating the Municipality of Quezon in the Province of Bukidnon" with the seat of government at Salawagan.[7] This act however, was not implemented, for on June 19, 1971, another Act - RA 6240 was passed transferring again the site from Salawagan to Kiokong.[8]

Geography

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The municipality of Quezon is located at the southern portion of the province of Bukidnon. It is 55 kilometres (34 mi) from the City of Malaybalay, 149 kilometres (93 mi) from Cagayan de Oro (both via the BUSCO road, bypassing the municipality of Maramag) and 108 kilometres (67 mi) from Davao City. Quezon is bounded in the south by the municipality of Kitaotao; north by the city of Valencia; west by the municipality of Maramag and Don Carlos and east by the municipality of San Fernando.

The municipality of Quezon has a total land area of 71,128 ha (175,760 acres).[9] It represents 6.78% of the total land area of the province of Bukidnon.

Barangays

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Political map of Quezon, showing its 31 barangays
Former flag of Quezon, unknown date of use
Former flag of Quezon until 2020
Former seal of Quezon until 2020
Quezon Municipal Hall

Quezon is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024[10] 2010[11]
101317001 Butong 11.6% 13,258 12,455 ▴ 0.43%
101317002 Cebole 1.5% 1,749 1,386 ▴ 1.62%
101317003 Delapa 2.8% 3,191 2,904 ▴ 0.65%
101317004 Dumalama 0.8% 925 974 ▾ −0.36%
101317006 C‑Handumanan 0.9% 1,002 893 ▴ 0.80%
101317007 Cawayan 1.0% 1,184 1,108 ▴ 0.46%
101317008 Kiburiao 4.0% 4,531 4,560 ▾ −0.04%
101317009 Kipaypayon 1.5% 1,726 1,308 ▴ 1.94%
101317010 Libertad 2.9% 3,371 2,725 ▴ 1.48%
101317012 Linabo 1.6% 1,860 1,845 ▴ 0.06%
101317013 Lipa 1.0% 1,158 1,106 ▴ 0.32%
101317014 Lumintao 3.3% 3,793 3,584 ▴ 0.39%
101317016 Magsaysay 1.8% 2,084 1,857 ▴ 0.80%
101317017 Mahayag 1.4% 1,594 1,352 ▴ 1.15%
101317018 Manuto 2.1% 2,371 2,271 ▴ 0.30%
101317019 Merangeran 3.6% 4,102 3,902 ▴ 0.35%
101317020 Mibantang 2.2% 2,475 2,178 ▴ 0.89%
101317021 Minongan 1.7% 1,985 1,822 ▴ 0.60%
101317022 Minsamongan 0.9% 1,069 804 ▴ 1.99%
101317025 Paitan 3.6% 4,177 4,050 ▴ 0.21%
101317026 Palacapao 2.5% 2,899 2,982 ▾ −0.20%
101317027 Pinilayan 1.0% 1,110 987 ▴ 0.82%
101317028 Poblacion 13.3% 15,247 13,284 ▴ 0.96%
101317029 Puntian 2.3% 2,653 2,542 ▴ 0.30%
101317030 Salawagan 6.9% 7,945 7,105 ▴ 0.78%
101317031 San Isidro 0.7% 810 779 ▴ 0.27%
101317032 San Jose 6.7% 7,691 6,881 ▴ 0.77%
101317033 San Roque 1.4% 1,658 1,370 ▴ 1.33%
101317034 Sta. Cruz[12] 2.1% 2,442 2,159 ▴ 0.86%
101317035 Santa Filomena 2.2% 2,481 1,947 ▴ 1.69%
101317036 Minsalirac 1.4% 1,575 1,464 ▴ 0.51%
Total 114,521 94,584 ▴ 1.33%

Drainage/water systems

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The biggest body of water found in the municipality is the Pulangui River. This is one of the exit paths of drainage systems in urban areas to prevent stagnation of waters during heavy rain.

Boxed Culverts, ripraps and other structures are constructed over and around river crossings in so that the people can safely traverse places around bodies of water and communities are kept safe from flashfloods even when the river levels rise due to natural weather phenomena. These solutions contribute to a fairly dry and safe municipality.

Climate

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The Philippine Atmospheric Geographical and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) classified the climate of Quezon into the category of the first type. The dry and wet seasons are pronounced throughout the year. The warmest months are February, March and April. The rainy months are June, July, August and September. It is in the month of January that Quezon populace experience the coldest nights.

Climate data for Quezon, Bukidnon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 21
(71)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 44
(1.7)		 27
(1.1)		 32
(1.3)		 35
(1.4)		 76
(3.0)		 117
(4.6)		 108
(4.3)		 108
(4.3)		 94
(3.7)		 100
(3.9)		 76
(3.0)		 46
(1.8)		 863
(34.1)
Average rainy days 10.3 8.1 8.5 9.6 21.0 24.9 25.0 24.2 22.5 23.4 17.7 11.4 206.6
Source: Meteoblue[13]

Demographics

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Population census of Quezon
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 38,084—    
1975 52,324+6.58%
1980 59,819+2.71%
1990 70,566+1.67%
1995 74,141+0.93%
2000 82,567+2.33%
2007 91,119+1.37%
2010 94,584+1.37%
2015 104,116+1.85%
2020 109,624+1.09%
2024 114,521+1.05%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][11][16][17]

Population by mother tongue

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  • Tagalog: 471
  • Binukid : 69,008
  • Hiligaynon/Ilonggo: 6,498
  • Ilocano: 1,338
  • Pangasinan: 8
  • Waray: 537
  • Maranao: 1,050
  • Tausog: 289
  • Batak: 58
  • Binisaya (other): 8
  • Cebuano: 248
  • Bilaan: 8
  • Bukidnon (local): 124
  • Butuanon: 58
  • Inibaloi: 8
  • Isinai: 8
  • Manubo (Manobo): 735
  • Masbateño: 8
  • Surigaonon: 8
  • Tboli (Tagaboli): 8
  • English: 8
  • Boholano: 100
  • Other local dialects: 264
  • Not stated: 817

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Quezon (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
45.98
2003
44.45
2006
41.10
2009
51.97
2012
49.17
2015
55.28
2018
29.83
2021
31.96
2023
26.81

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]

Industries (and/or companies) presently operating in the municipality includes:

  • BUSCO Sugar Milling Company
  • BUSCO Refinery
  • BUSCO Organic Fertilizer Processing
  • Small scale grains processing
  • Loom band factory
  • Cattle raising
  • Hog raising
  • Poultry raising

Banking & finance

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The municipality is served by multiple commercial banks, such as the Dumaguete City Development Bank in BUSCO, Butong, Mindanao Consolidated Cooperative Bank, First Valley Bank, Land Bank of the Philippines, BPI BanKO, and BDO-One Network Bank in Poblacion. These institutions offer deposit services and provide loans primarily to sugarcane growers and entrepreneurs.

Tourism

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The municipality has the following scenic spots that can attract and visited by the local and international tourist:

  • The Lowan-lowan Spring Resort has an abundant flow of water that can be best enjoyed at any time. Located in the heart of the municipality.
  • The Blue Water Cave, in the side of the mouth of Pulangi River.
  • The Overview Nature and Culture Park, located in Palacapao, is one of the "must see" spot in the municipality. With an overlooking view that views all the land area of Quezon and its neighboring municipalities.
  • The Kiokong White Rock Wall, the centerpiece of Kiokong Tourism Park, is the site of the first vertical bivouac adventure in the Philippines. With the assistance of a local outfitter, guests climb the 550-foot rock wall using Single Rope Technique until they reach a ledge 500 feet off the ground. After spending the night on the ledge, they abseil back to the ground.[27][28]
  • The Kiokong Tourism Park also has a bolted crag for sport climbing.[29]

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Quezon is a land-locked municipality where transportation is limited to land travel. It can be reached through two routes between Cagayan de Oro and Davao City: one via BUSCO and another via Maramag. The only bus company operating along this route is the Rural Transit of Mindanao, Inc., part of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies.

Utilities

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Water supply

The waterworks system of the municipality was constructed and operated by the municipal government through the Municipal Mayor's Office - Economic Enterprise Division. It serves the barangay of Poblacion, Libertad, Salawagan, Mibantang, Cebole, Manuto, Pinilayan and Kiburiao with more or less 2,000 individual household connections (Level III). While the other barangays with tappable spring were also developed and have provided them potable water supply.

Power/electricity

Quezon has been under the service coverage of the First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FIBECO, Inc.) since 1978. At present, all 31 barangays are energized, and the remaining unenergized areas receive power from generator sets supplied by the Local Government Unit.

Communication

There are five existing communication system linking the municipality to the parts of the country. These are the SOTELCO, PLDT, GLOBE, SMART and DOTC-Telof. Several fiber-optic internet service providers are also thriving in the Poblacion to cater the digital needs of the constituents and these are the GLOBE Telecom, PLDT, Converge ICT Solution and Haturiko Network and Data Solution.

References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Quezon | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. February 6, 2026. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Republic Act No. 4802 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Quezon in the Province of Bukidnon". Philippine Laws, Statutes & Codes. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Republic Act No. 5961 - An Act Amending Republic Act Numbered Forty-Eight Hundred And Two, Entitled "An Act Creating The Municipality Of Quezon In The Province Of Bukidnon"". Philippine Laws, Statutes & Codes. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Republic Act No. 6240 - An Act Amending Republic Act Numbered Forty-Eight Hundred And Two, As Amended, Entitled "An Act Creating The Municipality Of Quezon In The Province Of Bukidnon"". Philippine Laws, Statutes & Codes. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  9. ↑ Quezon, Bukidnon Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2013-2022
  10. ↑ Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  11. 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Second Quarter 2026 PSGC Updates: Renaming of One Municipality and One Barangay, and Correction of 15 Geographic Names". Philippine Statistics Authority. Philippine Statistics Authority. July 13, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Quezon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  14. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  15. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  16. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  17. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 3, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  20. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 11, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  21. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  22. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016. Archived from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  23. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  24. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  25. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  26. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. February 6, 2026. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Vertical Bivouac at Kiokong White Rock Wall: An Extremely High Adventure (Part 1)". June 19, 2015.
  28. ↑ "Vertical Bivouac at Kiokong White Rock Wall: An Extremely High Adventure (Part 2)". June 24, 2015.
  29. ↑ "Kiokong Crag: A Great Rock Climbing Destination in the Land of Promise". June 27, 2015.
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