Real, Quezon

Real
Municipality
Municipality of Real
Downtown area
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Map of Quezon with Real highlighted
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Real Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°40′N121°36′E / 14.67°N 121.6°E / 14.67; 121.6
Country	Philippines
Region	Calabarzon
Province	Quezon
District	1st district
Founded	December 15, 1960
Conversion to Municipality	June 22, 1963
Barangays	17 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Diana Abigail D. Aquino
•  Vice Mayor	Doyle Joel M. Diestro
•  Representative	Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga
•  Municipal Council	Members Amelie P. Orquia Julie Ann O. Macasaet Jenra A. Poblete Ronald P. Isidro Amanda Sharon A. Diestro-Domingo Aileen R. Buan Renmar A. Sollestre Seth R. Almonte
•  Electorate	23,605 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	563.89 km2 (217.72 sq mi)
Elevation	137 m (449 ft)
Highest elevation	1,078 m (3,537 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	38,678
• Density	69/km2 (180/sq mi)
•  Households	9,799
Demonym	Realeño
Economy
•  Income class	1st municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	16.72 % (2021) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 226.3 million (2020), 98.57 million (2012), 108.6 million (2013), 123.6 million (2014), 140.1 million (2015), 155.6 million (2016), 174.5 million (2017), 185.7 million (2018), 207.7 million (2019), 245 million (2021), 334.4 million (2022)
•  Assets	₱ 622.5 million (2020), 172.6 million (2012), 208.5 million (2013), 248.9 million (2014), 301.8 million (2015), 358.2 million (2016), 439.7 million (2017), 534.2 million (2018), 589.9 million (2019), 732.5 million (2021), 875.9 million (2022)
•  Expenditure	₱ 207.1 million (2020), 85.5 million (2012), 86.02 million (2013), 87.15 million (2014), 98.7 million (2015), 109.4 million (2016), 115 million (2017), 138.6 million (2018), 162.2 million (2019), 185.6 million (2021), 259.5 million (2022)
•  Liabilities	₱ 150.5 million (2020), 45.98 million (2012), 39.89 million (2013), 37.05 million (2014), 68.22 million (2015), 74.3 million (2016), 99.55 million (2017), 165 million (2019), 732.5 million (2021), 169.6 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Quezon 2 Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 2)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4335
PSGC	045638000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)42
Native languages	Tagalog
Website	www.realquezon.gov.ph

Real, officially the Municipality of Real (Tagalog : Bayan ng Real), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,678 people. ^[3]

This coastal town, located on the eastern shores of Luzon facing the Philippine Sea, is noted for its rural beach resorts.

Etymology

Port of Real

The origin of the name Real has no traditional folklore as basis. Its name originated from the arrival of Spanish forces in the place during their regime. They incorporated the area into their territory, naming it “Puerto Real” (lit. transl. Royal Port), where the name of the municipality was derived. Spanish galleons and ships docked at the port, while reinforced forces were stationed at the nearby Binangonan De Lampon (now Infanta). ^[5]

History

Spanish forces landed at the site of Real early in the colonization period, calling it "San Rafael". Spanish galleons and ships docked at the port "Puerto Real De Lampon" reinforced forces stationed at the nearby place "Binangonan De Lampon" or "Binangonan Del Ampon", now known as Infanta. Located at the coast of Polillo Strait, it was frequently vulnerable to attacks by Muslim sea pirates and bandits. The first inhabitants of the place came from Binangonan De Lampon. The area later became part of Nueva Ecija in 1803, later of Laguna, and finally of Tayabas (now Quezon). ^[5]

On December 15, 1960, Real was created into a municipal district, comprising the barrios of Llavac, Cawayan, Capalong, Tignoan, Kiloloron, Lubayat and Pandan from the mother town of Infanta by virtue of Executive Order No. 410. ^[6] It was later converted to a regular municipality through Republic Act No. 3754 dated June 22, 1963. ^[7]

On November 29, 2004, Real was hit hard by Typhoons Winnie, Violeta, and Yoyong. About 500 people were either killed or missing.

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  Typhoon damage in December 2004
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  Relief aid delivery in Real, December 2004

Geography

Real is a small town by the Lamon Bay, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is 123 kilometers (76 mi) from the provincial capital Lucena and 127 kilometers (79 mi) from Manila. Real has 17 barangays: 14 rural and 3 urban. Its total land area is 563.8 square kilometers (217.7 sq mi), the second largest in the province.

Tourist spots include zigzag road views, Balagbag Falls, river scenery, and Baluti Island. It also has tourist-frequented beaches known for surfing. ^[8]

Barangays

Real is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Bagong Silang
• Capalong
• Cawayan
• Kiloloron
• Llavac
• Lubayat
• Malapad
• Maragondon
• Masikap
• Maunlad
• Pandan
• Poblacion 61 (Barangay 2)
• Poblacion I (Barangay 1)
• Tagumpay
• Tanauan
• Tignoan
• Ungos

Climate

Climate data for Real, Quezon
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	26 (79)	27 (81)	28 (82)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	27 (81)	29 (84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	24 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	40 (1.6)	33 (1.3)	35 (1.4)	38 (1.5)	138 (5.4)	190 (7.5)	242 (9.5)	216 (8.5)	224 (8.8)	200 (7.9)	114 (4.5)	94 (3.7)	1,564 (61.6)
Average rainy days	12.2	9.0	11.0	11.7	21.5	24.0	27.2	26.1	26.8	22.3	16.3	15.1	223.2
Source: Meteoblue [9]

Demographics

St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Poblacion I

Population census of Real

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1970	10,079	—
1975	13,231	+5.61%
1980	14,463	+1.80%
1990	20,475	+3.54%
1995	27,641	+5.78%
2000	30,684	+2.26%
2007	33,073	+1.04%
2010	35,189	+2.28%
2015	35,979	+0.42%
2020	38,678	+1.43%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [10] [11] [12] [13]

Economy

Real Public Market

Poverty incidence of Real

5 10 15 20 25 30 2006 26.00 2009 17.09 2012 29.76 2015 23.39 2018 8.71 2021 16.72 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

Bus Route

• MRR Transport Inc. (Ungos Port): local only

References

1.   Municipality of Real | (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. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "Our History". Official Website of the Municipality of Real. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
6. Executive Order No. 410, s. 1960 (December 15, 1960), Creating the municipal district of Real in the Province of Quezon. , retrieved August 13, 2022
7. Republic Act No. 3754 (June 22, 1963), An Act to Convert the Municipal District of Real in the Province of Quezon into a Regular Municipality , retrieved August 13, 2022
8. Ventura, Anika. "Classes. More Fun in the Philippines". It's More Fun in the Philippines. Philippine Department of Tourism. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
9. "Real: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
10. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
11. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
12. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
13. "Province of Quezon". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
14. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
15. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
16. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
17. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
18. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
19. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
20. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
21. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

External links

• Real Profile at PhilAtlas.com
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System