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Tayabas Isthmus
Tayabas Isthmus, separates the Bicol Peninsula from the main part of Luzon Island, and the Bondoc Peninsula which lies between Tayabas Bay and Ragay Gulf. Luzon has a width of 120 kilometers to 160 kilometers but it narrows to 13 kilometers and not more than 15 kilometers, when it comes to such straits. The isthmus is located between the Tayabas Bay and Lamon Bay. This isthmus is located in the province of Quezon Quezon, officially the Province of Quezon ( tl, Lalawigan ng Quezon), is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region on Luzon. Kalilayan was the first known name of the province. It was later renamed Tayabas. In honor of the ... and covers the towns of Atimonan, Plaridel, Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Unisan, and Pitogo. Landforms of Quezon Isthmuses of Asia {{Philippines-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bicol Peninsula
Bicol, known formally as the Bicol Region or colloquially as Bicolandia ( bcl, Rehiyon kan Bikol; Rinconada Bikol: ''Rehiyon ka Bikol''; Waray Sorsogon, Masbateño: ''Rehiyon san Bikol''; tl, Rehiyon ng Bikol), is an administrative region of the Philippines, designated as Region V. Bicol comprises six provinces, four on the Bicol Peninsula mainland (the southeastern end of Luzon) – Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon – and the offshore island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate. The regional center is Legazpi City and has one Independent Component City, the pilgrim city of Naga. The region is bounded by the Lamon Bay to the north, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Sibuyan Sea and Ragay Gulf to the west. The northernmost provinces, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, are bordered to the west by the province of Quezon. Geography The Bicol Region comprises the southern part of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippine archipelago. The total land are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luzon Island
Luzon (; ) is the largest and most populous List of islands in the Philippines, island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the List of islands of the Philippines, Philippines archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city. With a population of 64 million , it contains 52.5% of the country's total population and is the List of islands by population, fourth most populous island in the world. It is the List of islands by area, 15th largest island in the world by land area. ''Luzon'' may also refer to one of the three primary Island groups of the Philippines, island groups in the country. In this usage, it includes the Luzon mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan Islands, Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south. The islands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bondoc Peninsula
The Bondoc Peninsula (commonly known as BonPen) is located in the southeastern part of Quezon Province in Calabarzon Region, southern part of Luzon Island, Philippines. The peninsula consists of 13 municipalities: Agdangan, Buenavista, Catanauan, General Luna, Gumaca, Macalelon, Mulanay, Padre Burgos, Pitogo, San Andres, San Francisco San Francisco (; Spanish language, Spanish for "Francis of Assisi, Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the List of Ca ..., San Narciso and Unisan, all in the 3rd Congressional District of Quezon. Those municipalities are mostly hilly and coastal areas. It has a unique festival named BonPen Festival featuring the beautiful sites of the district's twelve towns and promoting tourism in the area. The culture and arts of the peninsula is distinct compared with other districts in Quezon province. There has been a proposa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tayabas Bay
Tayabas Bay is a large bay in the southern part of Luzon island in the Philippines. Several islands are located in the bay, largest of which is Marinduque. It has a total surface area of . The bay is bordered on the north and east side by Quezon (formerly known as ''Tayabas'') province. Lucena, the capital city A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be def ... of Quezon Province, is located along Tayabas Bay, where several boat and ferry lines serve the sea lanes between Lucena and the different points in the region. Bays of the Philippines Landforms of Quezon Landforms of Marinduque {{Philippines-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragay Gulf
Ragay Gulf is a large gulf in the Bicol Peninsula of Luzon island in the Philippines, part of the Sibuyan Sea. It is separated from Tayabas Bay by the Bondoc Peninsula in the west. The gulf covers the provinces of Quezon and Camarines Sur Camarines Sur ( bcl, Habagatan na Camarines; tl, Timog Camarines), officially the Province of Camarines Sur, is a province in the Philippines located in the Bicol Region on Luzon. Its capital is Pili and the province borders Camarines Norte and .... Gulfs of the Philippines Gulfs of the Pacific Ocean Landforms of Camarines Sur Landforms of Quezon {{BicolR-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamon Bay
Lamon Bay is a large bay in the southern part of Luzon island in the Philippines. It is a body of water connecting the southern part of Quezon province to the Philippine Sea, a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. It borders on the coastal towns of Atimonan, Gumaca, Plaridel, Quezon, Plaridel, Lopez, Quezon, Lopez, Calauag, and the islands of Alabat Island, Alabat. It is a rich fishing ground and the home of various living corals. Most parts of the bay consist of gray sand, some parts are filled with rocks, and other living corals. It is gradually sloping to the extent that, during low tide, the water level is low enough to allow one to walk as far as five hundred metres from the shore like in Pulong Pasig of Calauag. The beaches in the towns of Gumaca and Plaridel are sandy and ideal for swimming.. White-sand beaches are found in the villages of Capaluhan, Santo Angel, Talingting, Pangahoy, and Dapdap of Calauag. In some parts of the bay, about ten feet from the beach front, are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon
Quezon, officially the Province of Quezon ( tl, Lalawigan ng Quezon), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon Regions of the Philippines, region on Luzon. Kalilayan was the first known name of the province. It was later renamed Tayabas. In honor of the former governor of the province who later became the second List of presidents of the Philippines, president of the Philippines and the first to be freely elected, Manuel L. Quezon, the province’s name was then changed to Quezon. Lucena, Philippines, Lucena, the provincial capital, seat of the provincial government, and the most populous city of the province, is governed independently from the province as a highly urbanized city. To distinguish the province from Quezon City, it is sometimes called Quezon Province. Quezon is southeast of Metro Manila and is bordered by the provinces of Aurora (province), Aurora to the north, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna (province), Laguna and Batangas to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atimonan
Atimonan, officially the Municipality of Atimonan ( tgl, Bayan ng Atimonan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,260 people. It lies on the eastern shore of the province, from Lucena and southeast of Manila. Atimonan is bounded by the municipalities of Gumaca, Plaridel, Pagbilao and Padre Burgos. Geography Barangays Atimonan is politically subdivided into 42 barangays. Climate History There were conflicting stories on how Atimonan got its name. Some concluded that the name Atimonan originated from a tree known as ''Atimon'' alleged to have been prevalent in the area and had reportedly served many uses to the residents. These trees are now extinct and its non-existence could not be accounted for. Others say it came from the words ''atin muna'', signifying a policy, unity of feeling, and sentiments among the residents that bolster their spirit in the fight against their enemies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plaridel, Quezon
Plaridel, officially the Municipality of Plaridel ( tgl, Bayan ng Plaridel), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,129 people. The municipality was created in 1962 by virtue of Republic Act No. 3493 where its territories carved out from Atimonan. Plaridel is from Lucena and from Manila. Geography The smallest municipality in the province of Quezon, Plaridel has an area of 33 square kilometers comprising nine barangays - four of which are poblaciones - and its population is around 11,000. It lies between the towns of Atimonan and Gumaca, hugging the coastline of the Province alongside Maharlika Highway. Its inhabitants are occupied primarily with fishing. Those engaged in Agriculture plant mostly coconut and rice. A visitor this town must taste and savor its local version of Suman. Barangays Plaridel is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. * Concepcion * Duhat * Ilaya * Ilosong * Tanauan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padre Burgos, Quezon
Padre Burgos, officially the Municipality of Padre Burgos ( tgl, Bayan ng Padre Burgos), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,488 people. It is located on the Bondoc Peninsula just east of Lucena City, the provincial capital, and named after José Burgos. It is bounded on the north by Atimonan, on the west and north-west by Pagbilao, on the east by Agdangan, and on the south by the Tayabas Bay. The town is notable for its unspoiled beaches and the ''Tulay Buhangin'' ( Tagalog for "sand bridge"). All the population are of Tagalog descent. The economy is primarily based on coconut husking and farming. Local tourism is also on the rise. History Padre Burgos was formerly known as ''Laguimanoc'' due to the shape of the coastline which resembles the bill of a chicken or “manok”. Another version is that chickens were so abundant in the town that hawks swept down on the place to snatch chicks f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agdangan
Agdangan, officially the Municipality of Agdangan ( tgl, Bayan ng Agdangan), is a 5th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,764 people. History In the 18th century till early 19th Century Spanish Colonial era, the Atimonan was suffering from frequent attacks by Pirates and outlaws. A man from this place named Mariano Aguilar thought of moving to a safer place to live and dwell with his family. He asked a good friend and distant relative, Juan Salvador to help him find a nearby peaceful place to settle for good. Along with their immediate families, they walked through the forest south-west bound until they found a clean river. While traversing the riverside, they found a scenic body of water which was best described as ladder-like as the waters run over ladder-like steps. They initially named the place Hagdan-hagdan (ladder-like structure). This majest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unisan, Quezon
Unisan, officially the Municipality of Unisan ( tgl, Bayan ng Unisan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,448 people. Etymology The name of Unisan may have been derived from the Spanish verb ''unir'', meaning "unite". At that time inhabitants, which were composed of strangers from different parts of the island, were united and wanted to call the town Unisan, a corruption of the words union and unidos for the sake of euphony. There is another, more plausible version which related that the name was derived from the Latin words ''uni-sancti'', meaning "one saint" or "in honor of a saint", possibly referring to Friar Pedro Bautista, once a missionary to Unisan when this town was still Kalilayan and later canonized saint following his martyrdom while a missionary in Japan. Uni-Sancti was made Unisan for short and to suit the Visayan and Caviteño tongues. History Unisan, originally called Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
