Real
Municipality
Municipality of Real
Downtown area
Downtown area
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Official seal of Real
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Real is located in Philippines
Real
Real
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°40′N 121°36′E / 14.67°N 121.6°E / 14.67; 121.6
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceQuezon
District 1st district
FoundedDecember 15, 1960
Conversion to MunicipalityJune 22, 1963
Barangays17 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorDiana Abigail D. Aquino
 • Vice MayorDoyle Joel M. Diestro
 • RepresentativeWilfrido Mark M. Enverga
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate23,605 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total563.89 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]
 • Total38,678
 • Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
 • Households
9,799
DemonymRealeño
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
8.71
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 226.3 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 622.5 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 207.1 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 150.5 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityQuezon 2 Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4335
PSGC
045638000
IDD : area code +63 (0)42
Native languagesTagalog
Websitewww.realquezon.gov.ph

Real, officially the Municipality of Real (Tagalog: Bayan ng Real), is a 1st class 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.

Geography

Real is a small town facing the Pacific Ocean, approximately 133 kilometers (83 mi) from the Quezon capital Lucena City and 145 kilometers (90 mi) from Manila. Real has 17 barangays: 14 rural and 3 urban. Its total land area is 563.8 km2, 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.[5]

Barangays

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

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[6]

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" 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 barangays of Binangonan Del Ampon.[7]

Formerly a barrio of Infanta, Real was created into a municipal district comprising the barrios of Llavac, Cawayan, Capalong, Tignoan, Kiloloron, Lubayat and Pandan which were all segregated from the mother town of Infanta by virtue of Executive Order No. 410 dated December 15, 1960, signed by President Carlos P. Garcia.[8] It was later converted to a regular municipality through Republic Act No. 3754 dated June 22, 1963.[9]

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

Etymology

Port of Real

The origin of the name Real has no traditional folklore as basis. Its name originated as a result of the landing of the Spanish forces in the place during its regime. The Spaniards made it part of its territory naming it “Puerto Real” (lit. transl. Royal Port), where the name of the municipality was derived. Spanish dalleons and ships docked at the port, while reinforced forces were stationed at the nearby Binangonan De Lampon (now Infanta).[7]

Demographics

Population census of Real
YearPop.±% 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

Poverty Incidence of Real
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15]
[16][17][18][19][20]


Bus Route

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. ^ a b 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 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ Ventura, Anika. "Classes. More Fun in the Philippines". It's More Fun in the Philippines. Philippine Department of Tourism. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Real: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Our History". Official Website of the Municipality of Real. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  8. ^ Executive Order No. 410, s. 1960 (15 December 1960), Creating the municipal district of Real in the Province of Quezon., retrieved August 13, 2022
  9. ^ Republic Act No. 3754 (22 June 1963), An Act to Convert the Municipal District of Real in the Province of Quezon into a Regular Municipality, retrieved August 13, 2022
  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.((cite encyclopedia)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  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.

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