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Infanta, QuezonINFANTA (4336) QUEZON - Classification: 3rd Class Municipality
- Area: 130.1 km² (1.5% of the total land of Quezon area distribution)
- Rank: 23
- Population: 54, 580 (2004 latest census)
- Rank: 12
- No. of barangays: 36 (7 urban & 29 rural)
- Density per km²: 419
- Average annual income: Php 38, 492, 522.83
- Transportation: 144 kilometers northeast of Manila via (Infanta - Famy - Tanay - Antipolo - Ortigas Road)
136 kilometers southeast of Lucena City, the provincial city capital via (Infanta - Famy - Siniloan - Louisiana - Lucban - Tayabas - Lucena Road) Binangonan del Ampon Infanta, now a third class municipality, is one of the oldest towns in Quezon Province. It is situated in the northern tip of Quezon mainland lying along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, facing the island municipalities of Polillo, Panukulan and Burdeos. It is a solid plane at the foothill of the Sierra Madre Mountains with a total land area of 342.76 km² and with a population of 39,125 scattered among its 36 barangays. Historical Origin In 1578 more than half a century after Magellan and his men landed in Cebu, a Spanish priest Rev. Fr. Esteban Ortiz, OPM arrived in Binangonan del Ampon and planted a wooden cross symbolizing the introduction of Christianity at the place. Then in 1696, Don Diego Mangilaya, a native chieftain developed the settlement into a community and built a wooden chapel at the spot where Nunong Karugtong fell asleep. Since its establishment, the place has been attacked by Moro pirates, visited by typhoons and cholera epidemic. In 1803, Kapitan Pedro de Len affiliated Binagonan del Ampon to the province of Nueva Ecija and in 1850, Kapitan Rafael Orozco withdrew Infanta from the province of Nueva Ecija and joined it with the province of Laguna. In 1835, Binangonan del Ampon was renamed "Infanta" by captain Juan Salvador in honor of the saint "Jesus Infante" (Child Jesus).. All the inhabitants of Infanta were given Spanish surnames pursuant to a Royal Decree of 11 November 1848. On 20 July 1898 a group of Infanta "Katipuneros" headed by Col. Pablo Astilla attacked the Spanish forces holed up at the limestone convent and after serveral days of siege and fighting, the Spanish soldiers surrendered. By virtue of the 10 December 1898 Paris Treaty of Peace, American soldiers occupied the town of Infanta and appointed Kapitan Carlos Ruidera Azcarraga as the first "town presidente." He was followed by Rufino Ortiz in 1903 who withdrew Infanta from the province of Laguna and joined it with the province of Tayabas. He also ordered the planting of coconut trees in the barrios (now barangays) of Infanta. During the administration of town "presidente" Gregorio Rutaquio (1911 -1916), he constructed the "Gabaldon type" of school house. From 1923-1928, Don Florencio Potes became town "presidente". He constructed the concrete municipal building and the first telegraph office of the town. From 1935 to 1939, Mr. Fabian Solleza served as town "presidente". During his incumbency, the Infanta--Famy road traversing the Sierra Madre Mountains from Infanta to Laguna and Rizal provinces was constructed. Also, piped water from a spring reservoir in barrio (barangay) Gumian was installed. Metamorphosis of Infanta From the foregoing legendary and historical accounts, the following metamorphosis of Infanta could be observed: From 1696 the settlement of Binangonan del Ampon" blossomed into a big thriving community and was renamed "Infanta" in 1835. It was affiliated to the province of Nueva Ecija in 1803; Laguna in 1850; Tayabas in 1902; Laguna again in 1942; Tayabas again in 1945; and Quezon province in 1946. Its patron saint was San Isidro in 1874 and years later St. Mark became the patron saint of the town. In 1949, the barrio (barangay) of Gen. Nakar became a separate municipality from Infanta and in 1963, another former barrio (barangay) called Real became also a separate town thus, lessening the land area and jurisdiction of Infanta. Aside from these physical division and transfer of Infanta to different provinces, Infanta has been also visited by several calamities. For example by strong typhoons, floods in the years 1763,1813, 1831, 1922, 1929 and 1937. By strong earthquakes in 1823 and 1831. Cholera epidemic in 1737 and Moro pirate attacks in 1764 and 1797. By fire in 1940. By war in 1941 and Japanese massacre in 1945. Fires, typhoons and floods also visited Infanta during postwar and in recent years. Despite such calamities, wars and misfortunes, the people of Infanta never lose faith in the Almighty and observe annually the feast of its patron saint with renewed dedication and religious fervor. And that special occasion will be repeated this 25th of April the feast of St. Mark. Now, the reply to the question raised at the beginning of this essay: "IS THE STATUE AT THE ALTAR OF INFANTA CHURCH THAT OF ST. MARK? Before the separation of General Nakar and Real, the land boundary was Umiray River in the northwest, the present boundary line dividing General Nakar town and Baler, Aurora, and in the southeast was up to Mag-asawang Bato, the present boundary between Real and Mauban. The municipalities of General Nakar and Real became independent towns during the incumbency of Mayor Victorino V. Ruanto Sr. and Atty. Remigio Bustonera, respectively. The town is known as Infanta for 161 years. The name was given by a Spanish Captain named Juan Salvador in 1835 in honor of the eldest daughter of King Philip II of Spain Infantas growth potential has been reinforced by the introduction of the long needed road networks that have been opened the area to development. Aside from other projects, Infanta has an attractive image for industrial planners. There are major economical resources like fishery, poultry farm, infrastructure and other utilities especially water facilities which can server Metro Manila. Name of Barangays (Urban) Poblacion 1, Poblacion 38, Poblacion 39, Poblacion Bantilan, Comon, Ingas, Dinahican, (Rural) Alitas, Langgas, Anibong, Balobo, Bacong, Magsaysay, Amolongin, Pulo, Binonoan, Gumian, Tongohin, Pinaglapatan, Ilog, Catambungan, Pilaway, Agus-agos, Banugao, Miswa, Lual, Batican, Boboin, Libjo, Abiawin, Binulasan, Maypulot, Silangan, Cawaynin, Antikin & Tudturan
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