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Candelaria, officially the Municipality of Candelaria (Tagalog: Bayan ng Candelaria), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 137,881 people.[3]

Candelaria
Municipality
Municipality of Candelaria
date of Published = February 23, 2018
Welcome Arch, San Pedro Bautista Parish Church, Municipal Building, Downtown area, Salazar Street in Poblacion
Nicknames: 
  • Industrial Town of Quezon
  • Desiccated Coconut Capital
Map of Quezon with Candelaria highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Candelaria
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°55′52″N 121°25′24″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceQuezon
District 2nd district
FoundedAugust 5, 1879
Barangays25 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorGeorge D. Suayan
  Vice MayorMacario D. Boongaling
  RepresentativeDavid C. Suarez
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate72,896 voters (2019)
Area
  Total129.10 km2 (49.85 sq mi)
Elevation
91 m (299 ft)
Highest elevation
404 m (1,325 ft)
Lowest elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
  Total137,881
  Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
  Households
26,841
Economy
  Income class1st municipal income class
  Poverty incidence6.23% (2018)[4]
  Revenue₱364,870,208.62 (2020)
  Assets₱1,079,148,225.41 (2020)
  Expenditure₱268,795,343.23 (2020)
  Liabilities₱318,899,717.74 (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityManila Electric Company (Meralco)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4323
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)42
Native languagesTagalog
Websitewww.candelaria.gov.ph

It is the third most populous settlement of Quezon after Lucena City and Sariaya. Among the municipalities in Quezon Province, Candelaria has the most desiccated coconut factories and oil refineries, such as Peter Paul Philippine Corporation, Primex Coco Products Inc., Pacific Royal Basic Foods, SuperStar Corporation, Tongsan Industrial Development Corporation, and others, which employ thousands of people.


History



Foundation


Prior to 1885, the pioneering barangays of Candelaria in its western part, Taguan (Bukal), Kinatihan and Masin were parts of the Municipality of Tiaong, while Malabanban, Mangilag and Santa Catalina in the east, were under the jurisdiction of the town of Sariaya. Sr. Don Ciriaco Nadres, a local leader of Barangay Masinand his wife Sra. Doña Baltazara Bustamante, with the support of Don Simeon Nadres and wife Doña Everista Ona, Don Justo Argao, Don Elino de Gala, Don Apolinario Gonzales, Don Tomas Cabuñag, Don Ignacio de Ramos, Don Domingo de Alday, Don Tomas Regidor, Don Juan del Valle, Don Ambrocio Salazar, Don Buenaventura Cedeño and Don Hipolito Martinez, proposed the establishment of an independent government over these barangays. They became known as the founding families of the town. It was on December 26, 1878, that a permit was granted by the Governor General of the Philippine Islands, Domingo Moriones y Murillo for the establishment of an independent government over these barangays. Its boundaries were fixed by means of a treaty signed by the notable leaders of Tiaong, Sariaya and the founding families of Candelaria.

The King of Spain, His Majesty Alfonso XII, finally approved the establishment of Candelaria as an independent town on August 5, 1879.


American Era and Japanese Occupation


In 1902, after the cessation of the general hostilities against the Americans, administration of Candelaria was merged with the neighboring town of Sariaya. In 1908, after less than seven years, Candelaria was again managed independently, as a fourth-class municipality. During the American regime, the town progressed by leaps and bounds. Many houses and public edifices were constructed, and commerce and industries grew, until the Japanese invasion brought a further wave of destruction.


Geography


The municipality lies at the western part of Quezon Province, 108 kilometres (67 mi) from the nation's capital, Manila and 22 kilometres (14 mi) from the provincial capital, Lucena. To its northern part lies the famous Mount Banahaw, to the east is the town of Sariaya, to the south is San Juan, Batangas, and to the west are the towns of Dolores and Tiaong. The neighboring cities are Lucena, Tayabas, San Pablo and Lipa City. It is traversed by the Pan Philippine Highway and the Philippine National Railways.

Candelaria has an area of about 12,910 hectares and is an agricultural municipality, situated in the southern part of Mount Banahaw. The town proper is wedged by two rivers, namely, Masin and Quiapo rivers.


Barangays


Taguan River (bridge)
Taguan River (bridge)

Candelaria is politically subdivided into 25 barangays, listed here with their respective Barangay Captains as of 2015 and population as of 2020:

BarangayBarangay Captain (2015)Population (2020)
Buenavista EastDionisio G. Aguila2,783
Buenavista WestCesar M. Limbo3,768
Bukal NorteWilliam M. Navaliza2,979
Bukal SurGauden M. Cordero8,483
Kinatihan IBuenaventura M. Reyes2,071
Kinatihan IIManuel C. Hawak1,923
Malabanban NorteFernando A. Alcantara13,453
Malabanban SurPerfecto C. Alcantara9,701
Mangilag NorteAlfonso A. Semira2,824
Mangilag SurFelimon R. Predilla, Jr.8,451
Masalukot IIreneo C. Boongaling6,836
Masalukot IIArnel B. Magcawas3,017
Masalukot IIIEladio C. Carandang1,351
Masalukot IVReverend H. Manalo787
Masalukot VMaximo S. Magadia749
Masin NorteNelson H. Punzalan7,587
Masin SurReynaldo L. Cantos5,862
MayaboboArnel B. Ilao2,566
Pahinga NorteManuel S. Ebora16,237
Pahinga SurEstelito A. Sulit3,522
PoblacionAntonio Marinelo F. Emralino6,453
San AndresLibrado M. Panaligan3,522
San IsidroCesar V. Abdon5,339
Santa Catalina NortePeter S. Malaluan7,394
Santa Catalina SurMaila S. Escamillas7,922

Climate


Climate data for Candelaria, Quezon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)
28
(82)
30
(86)
32
(90)
32
(90)
32
(90)
31
(88)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(86)
29
(84)
28
(82)
30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)
22
(72)
23
(73)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 146.2
(5.76)
118.9
(4.68)
89.1
(3.51)
75.6
(2.98)
170.8
(6.72)
188.7
(7.43)
258.9
(10.19)
193.3
(7.61)
227.3
(8.95)
373.7
(14.71)
425.3
(16.74)
483.6
(19.04)
2,751.4
(108.32)
Average rainy days 22 16 14 10 16 18 20 20 21 24 26 26 233
Source: World Weather Online (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[5]

There are two pronounced seasons in Candelaria: Dry and hot season from March to May, Wet season from June to December. Typhoons struck the municipality every three to five years. The most remarkable are Supertyphoon Angela (Rosing) in 1995, Typhoon Xangsane (Milenyo) in 2006, and Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) in 2014.

Normal temperatures in Candelaria range from 20 °C (68 °F) to 32 °C (90 °F). The temperatures became cooler in January with a range of about 18 °C (64 °F), while in April, the hottest month, may rise of up to 36 °C (97 °F).


Topography


Candelaria is more elevated in the northern part since it lies at the southern slope of Banahaw and is predominantly agricultural. There are plantations of coconut and vegetables in its remote barangays. Most of the inhabitants are having poultry and livestock business and in the remaining part of the municipality are farmlands mostly of rice, corn, and other root crops.


Demographics


Population census of Candelaria
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 8,210    
1939 17,686+3.72%
1948 21,116+1.99%
1960 29,928+2.95%
1970 44,031+3.93%
1975 49,384+2.33%
1980 54,629+2.04%
1990 69,969+2.51%
1995 80,733+2.72%
2000 92,429+2.94%
2007 105,997+1.91%
2010 110,570+1.55%
2015 117,434+1.15%
2020 137,881+3.21%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

Candelaria has a population of 117,434 as of the 2015 census. The increase in population became rapid in the 1990s, in 1995, it has a population of 80,733 inhabitants, while in 2000, the population grew to 92,429, with an increase of about 15 percent.

In 2007, the official number of inhabitants in the municipality based on 2007 census is 105,997, or about 4,240 families or 21,243 households. Most Candelarians reside in Pahinga Norte and Malabanban Norte, the adjacent barangays of the town proper.

As of 2007, almost 93 percent of the population are Roman Catholics, 3.5 percent are Protestants, about 3 percent are members of Iglesia ni Cristo, 0.05 percent are of Islam, 0.97 percent are of other denominations such as Church of Christ / Christian Churches (Iglesia ni Kristo-INK), Pentecostalists, Fundamental Baptist, Bible Baptist, Conservative Baptist, Latter Day Saints, Seventh Day Adventist, Jehovah's Witnesses and others.


Language


Tagalog is widely spoken by the populace. However, their accent resembles the Tagalog dialect spoken in Batangas owing to its location, and history. Most of Candelarians came from the neighboring province of Batangas.


Economy


Busy downtown, Hacienda Inn
Busy downtown, Hacienda Inn

Candelaria is one of the most progressive municipalities in Quezon Province. Rapid progress have been felt since the 1990s where most of the commercial establishments have been built such as retail merchandising, supermarkets (Puregold, South Emerald, and others), hardware, fastfood outlets or restaurants (including AMC Robledo's Garden and Catering, Jollibee, McDonald's, Greenwich, Chowking, Mang Inasal, Buddy's Restaurant, Tea Soi, and others), shopping mall (Waltermart), and others. The Candelaria Public Market, though it is adjacent to Barangay Poblacion, is located on Barangay Pahinga Norte.


Tourism


Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Church of Taguan
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Church of Taguan

Culture



Candle Festival


The town fiesta is celebrated on the 5th of February to honor the patron saint San Pedro Bautista. Since 2017, Rev. Msgr. Melecio Verastigue, started a dance to honor San Pedro Bautista. It is called INDAK PUGAY. A dance to honor the martyrdom of the patron saint, San Pedro Bautista.

Since 2005, Monsignor Carlos (Charles) Pedro A. Herrera, the parish priest, started his devotion to Nuestra Senora de Candelaria and honored her with a Candle Festival every February 2. The celebration was concluded with a procession through the streets of the town featuring the street dancing by the youth of the community in honor of the Blessed Virgin. A parade of floats representing each of the 25 barangays was, also, featured during the festivities.

A project in honor of the Blessed Mother Mary that will renovate the patio of the San Pedro Bautista Parish Church had been developed on April 22, 2012. The renovated patio will convert the current parking lot into a multi-purpose open amphitheater for use of the people of Candelaria. It will provide a venue for children and toddlers playground, jogging/walking path, a rosary garden, a via Dolorosa, and a stage for performances complete with controlled theater lighting. The playground will be lit with lighting standards. The fundraising for the project will be accomplished through a 1000 Points of Light campaign where each point of light will be represented by a Candelarian or friends of Candelaria contributing Php5000 or more. Inauguration is scheduled for February 2, 2013, CANDLE FESTIVAL celebration. Ground breaking is targeted for August 4, 2012, ARAW NG CANDELARIA. The community project is expecting every Candelarians around the world to step up and bring their "POINT OF LIGHT". The SPBPC parish council for economic affairs is taking the lead with Dr. Al Cornejo at the helm.


Government


Town hall
Town hall

Elected officials


Municipal council (2022-2025):


Former heads and mayors (1879–2022)



Infrastructure



Transportation


Welcome arch
Welcome arch

Road network

There are three major highways that pass throughout the municipality and the town proper. The South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (TR4) stretching from Santo Tomas, Batangas to Lucena City will pass in the northern part of the municipality, planned to be finished in 2021. The new expressway will occupy portions of Barangays Bukal Norte, Masalukot II, Masalukot I, Mayabobo, and Mangilag Norte.

There are also major roads within the municipality.


Public transport

Provincial Buses to and from Metro Manila and Lucena City such as JAC Liner Inc., DLTBCO, JAM Liner and Lucena Lines stops at the municipality's designated bus stop located in Poblacion for passengers.

There are also jeepney terminals located in the town proper. For passengers going to Lucena City, the terminal is located in Rizal Avenue corner Gonzales Street in front of Bank of the Philippine Islands branch. For passengers going to San Pablo City, the terminal is located beside Metrobank in Rizal Avenue corner Del Valle Street. For passengers going to San Juan, Batangas the terminal is located in Gonzales Street.

Tricycles are the most common mode of transportation in the municipality. There are many tricycle terminals in Barangay Poblacion, serving local commuters to the nearby barangays.


Water transport

Candelaria has no coastline and is one of the inland municipalities of Quezon Province, together with Dolores, Lucban, Sampaloc, San Antonio, Tayabas, and Tiaong. The seaport nearest to the municipality is Dalahican Port in Lucena City for passengers going to Marinduque, Masbate, and other island provinces. Dalahican Port is about 30 kilometers from Candelaria. Among the international seaports in Luzon, Batangas Port in Batangas City is the nearest. It would take approximately two hours in a private vehicle to reach from Candelaria, passing through the municipalities of San Juan, Rosario, and Ibaan, Batangas.


Air transport

Candelaria has no airport, runway or any facility to accommodate air operations. The nearest airbase in the municipality is the San Fernando Airbase in Lipa City with a distance of about 32 kilometers west of the municipality, while the nearest international airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay. For air travelers, you have to travel for more or less two hours to reach Metro Manila and a couple of minutes more for Ninoy Aquino International Airport in case of traffic obstructions.


Communications


Candelaria is served by General Telephone System, Inc. (GTSi) and Digitel Telecommunications (PLDT-Digitel) as the main telecommunication services providers. GTSi has started its operations in the municipality in 1981, making it the third municipality where it started its operation, the first two are Gumaca in 1977 and Atimonan in 1979.

Internet shops are commonly found in the town proper.


Healthcare


Candelaria has three hospitals: one public and two private.

The Candelaria Municipal Hospital is built during the administration of then Mayor Pedro Cedeno in 1984. Peter Paul Medical Center is one of the pioneering hospitals of the municipality, established in 1948. United Candelaria Doctors Hospital is the newly built medical facility of Candelaria, opened in February 2009.

Each barangay has its own health center for free health services. More lying-in clinics are located throughout the municipality.


Education



Pre-school



Primary



Secondary


Tayabas Western Academy
Tayabas Western Academy

Tertiary



Notable personalities



References


  1. Municipality of Candelaria | (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. Census of Population (2020). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Candelaria Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  6. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  11. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  12. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  13. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  14. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  15. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.



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