Catanauan, Quezon

Infobox Philippine municipality
infoboxtitle = Municipality of Catanauan


sealfile = Ph_seal_quezon_catanauan.png locatormapfile = Ph_locator_quezon_catanauan.png caption = Map of Quezon showing the location of Catanauan.
region = CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
province = Quezon
founded = 1700
districts = 3rd district of Quezon
barangays = 46
class = 1st class; partially urban
mayor = Sebastian C. Serrano (LP)
website = [http://www.catanauan.gov.ph/ www.catanauan.gov.ph/]
areakm2 = 175
pop2007 = 65,705
popden2007 = 375
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 2007 census, it has a population of 65,705.cite web | url = http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html | title = 2007 Census of Population | publisher = Philippine National Statistics Office| accessdate = 2008-10-04] .

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.

Government

Municipal Officials

*Mayor: Hon. Ramon A. Orfanel
*Vice Mayor: Hon. Manuel B. Montano
*Councilors:
**Hon. Jovibiano 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. Antonio A. Avila
**Hon. Lydia P. Pizarra - ABC PRESIDENT
**Hon. Sheene Aren B. Capili - SKMF PRESIDENT

Barangays

Catanauan is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.

* Ajos * Anusan * Barangay 1 (Pob.) * Barangay 2 (Pob.) * Barangay 3 (Pob.) * Barangay 4 (Pob.) * Barangay 5 (Pob.) * Barangay 6 (Pob.) * Barangay 7 (Pob.) * Barangay 8 (Pob.) * Barangay 9 (Pob.) * Bolo * Bulagsong * Camandiison * Canculajao * Catumbo

* Cawayanin Ibaba * Cawayanin Ilaya * Cutcutan * Dahican * Doongan Ibaba * Doongan Ilaya * Gatasan * Macpac * Madulao * Matandang Sabang Kanluran * Matandang Sabang Silangan * Milagrosa * Navitas * Pacabit * San Antonio Magkupa

* San Antonio Pala * San Isidro * San Jose (Anyao) * San Pablo (Suha) * San Roque (Doyon) * San Vicente Kanluran * San Vicente Silangan * Santa Maria (Dao) * Tagabas Ibaba * Tagabas Ilaya * Tagbacan Ibaba * Tagbacan Ilaya * Tagbacan Silangan * Tuhian * Barangay 10 (Pob.)

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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External links

* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]