Catanauan, Quezon
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| Government | |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| District | 3rd district of Quezon |
| Barangays | 46 |
| Income Class: | 1st class; partially urban |
| Founded | 1700 |
| Mayor | Sebastian C. Serrano (LP) |
| Official Website | www.catanauan.gov.ph/ |
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| Area | 266 km² |
| Population | 57,736 217.1/km² |
| Coordinates | 13° 35' 30" N, 122° 19' 30" E |
The Municipality of Catanauan (Filipino: Bayan ng Catanauan) is a third class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 57,736 people in 11,283 households.
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[edit] Topography
The landscape of Catanauan, Quezon is described as hilly, rolling and mountainous with isolated flat lands. The existing rivers and creeks serve as potential for effective drainage, more especially the Catanuan River. Catanuan has slopes ranging from 0-13% to 15% and above. The most elevated portion is at barangay San. Jose which has slope of 60% and above. Susceptibility to erosion is directly proportional to the slope percentage and debree of susceptibility.
[edit] Barangays
Catanauan is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.
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[edit] Municipal Officials
- Mayor : HON. RAMON A. ORFANEL
- Vice Mayor : HON. MANUEL B. MONTANO
- COUNCILORS:
- HON. JOVINIANO OJI P. DELA CRUZ
- HON. ARTEMIO Z. NATIVIDAD
- HON. LEONARDO DL. ABELLA
- HON. JUAN T. CASAL
- HON. EMMANUEL P. FRONDOZA
- HON. SUSANA M. ASISTIN
- HON. RODOLFO A. ORFANEL
- HON. EDERLINDA SR. RAMOS
- HON. ELIZA C. AVILA
- HON. LYDIA P. PIZARRA - ABC PRESIDENT
- HON. SHEENE AREN B. CAPILI - SKMF PRESIDENT
[edit] Historical Background
The existence of Catanauan as a pueblo (town) was first recorded in the map of Father Pedro Murillo dated on 1734. The petitio dated 1685 of Bishop Andres Gonzales of Nueva Caceres, Naga City requesting the king of Spain to have Masbater and the Pueblo of Catanauan assigned to Recollect Order was reflective of the early creation of Catanauan. The recognized foundation year of the Municipality was 1713 called as NABATASAN.
In the late 18th and 19th century, there were frequent Moro raids. These occurrences prompted the people to construct two small stone forts or watch towers (MAGKATANAWAN) mounted with artillery. Santa Maria watch tower was located at Lot 21 psc-2 near the present wharf is located. Castillo watch tower stood at the intersection of present Rizal and Boncan Street. Hence,the name CATANAUAN was so derived.
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