Tayabas, the former name of what is now known as Quezon Province was under the jurisdiction of various provinces. During the latter part of the Spanish colonial period, the central portion was under the authority of Batangas. The northern portion was divided between Laguna and Nueva Ecija, while the other portion was divided between the provinces of Mindoro, Marinduque, and Camarines.
Kalilayan, the original name of the general area was created into a province in 1591. On March 12, 1902, under the American regime the civil government was established and renamed as Tayabas. On June 12, 1902, the district of Principe, formerly under Nueva Ecija, and the district of Infanta, including Polillo was annexed to Tayabas. Tayabas was among the first 11 provinces to revolt against Spain.
In 1591, Tayabas was under the name of Kalilayan. On March 12, 1902, the civil government was established in Tayabas with Lucena as its capital. On June 12, 1902, Tayabas was among the first provinces to rise up in arms against Spain. At the close of Filipino-American hostilities, a civil government was established in the province in 1901, and Lucena was appointed the capital.
On September 7, 1946, the province of Tayabas was renamed Quezon Province in honor of President Manuel L. Quezon, the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth. He was born in the town of Baler, then a town in the province of Tayabas. In 1951, the northern portion of Baler was created into a subprovince named Aurora, in honor of President Quezon’s spouse, Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon.
BASIC FACTS
Total Land area : 870,660 hec.
Population : 1,679,030 (As of May 2000)
Climate
Naturally mild
City
Lucena
Municipalities
1. Agdangan
2. Alabat
3. Atimonan
4. Burdeos
5. Buenavista
6. Calauag
7. Candelaria
8. Catanauan
9. Dolores
10. Gen. Luna
11. General Nakar
12. Guinayangan
13. Gumaca
14. Infanta
15. Jomalig
16. Lopez
17. Lucban
18. Macalelon
19. Mauban
20. Mulanay
21. Padre Burgos
22. Pagbilao
23. Panukulan
24. Patnanungan
25. Perez
26. Pitogo
27. Plaridel
28. Polillo
29. Quezon
30. Real
31. Sampaloc
32. San Andres
33. San Antonio
34. San Francisco
35. San Narciso
36. Sariaya
37. Tagkawayan
38. Tayabas
39. Tiaong
40. Unisan
ACCESSIBILITY
Southern route – South Expressway is the main artery, with exit at Calamba
Eastern route – Ortigas Avenue through the towns of Rizal onward to Infanta, Quezon
CALABARZON (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-Rizal-Quezon) route – The highway system and well-developed road network of this region links the neighboring provinces with ease and convenience for tourism, trade and commerce.
Major bus companies such as Tritran, Jam, JAC Liner, Philtranco and Superlines ply the well-developed roads to and from Metro Manila and within CALABARZON on a regular basis. Bus terminals are located at Buendia and Taft Avenue, Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City and EDSA in Pasay City.
Jeepneys, mini buses and tricycles are available at the Lucena City Grand Terminal to take passengers to various destinations in Quezon.
Travel time is approximately three (3) hours from Manila
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