Quezon, Palawan
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Tabon Cave
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 Map of Palawan with Quezon highlighted |
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| Coordinates: 09°14′N 118°02′E / 9.233°N 118.033°ECoordinates: 09°14′N 118°02′E / 9.233°N 118.033°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Palawan |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | May 15, 1951 |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ronilo B. Caputilla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 943.19 km2 (364.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 55,142 |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| Zip Code | 5304 |
| IDD : area code | 48 |
Quezon, Palawan is a first class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 55,142 people. It is home to the Tabon Caves where the remains of the Tabon Man were discovered.
The Municipality of Quezon was created in 1951 from the barrios of Berong and Alfonso XII from Aborlan and the barrios of Iraan, Candawaga and Canipaan from Brooke's Point.
In 1957, the sitios of Aramaywan, Isugod, Tabon, Sawangan, Calumpang, Campong-Ulay, Ransang, Cadawaga, Culasian, Panalingaan, Taburi, Latud and Canipaan were converted into barrios.
Quezon is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.
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