Perez | |
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Municipality | |
Map of Quezon showing the location of Perez |
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Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 14°11′N 121°56′E / 14.183°N 121.933°ECoordinates: 14°11′N 121°56′E / 14.183°N 121.933°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
Province | Quezon |
District | 4th district of Quezon |
Founded | June 1929 |
Barangays | 14 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Pepito Caparros Reyes |
• Vice Mayor | Rodrigo Alpay Caparros |
Area | |
• Total | 57.46 km2 (22.19 sq mi) |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 12,173 |
• Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
ZIP code | 4334 |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
Income class | 5th class; partially urban |
Perez is a fifth class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines, located on the northern part of Alabat Island. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 12,173 people.
Perez is politically subdivided into 14 barangays, 4 of which are urban and the rest are rural barangays.
It was named as a token of gratitude to then Governor of the province, Felimon Perez who helped make this place an independent municipality.
Elected officials 2013-2016: