tagaQuezon

TagaQuezon is a Filipino term describing a resident or native of Quezon Province, a province on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The phrase uses the Tagalog prefix taga- meaning “from” and the province name. In English, the common demonym for residents is Quezonian, though taga-Quezon is widely understood in Filipino contexts.

Geography and administration

Quezon Province is part of the Calabarzon region and has coastlines along Tayabas Bay and the Philippine Sea. It includes the Bondoc Peninsula and the Polillo Islands. The provincial capital is Lucena City. The landscape features coastal towns, rural uplands, and the prominent Mount Banahaw, a sacred mountain for many local communities.

History

The area was historically part of Tayabas Province and became Quezon Province in 1939, renamed in honor of Manuel L. Quezon, the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth. The change reflected national recognition of Quezon’s namesake.

Demographics, economy, and culture

Quezon’s economy is largely agricultural, with coconuts, rice, and corn as major crops, alongside coastal fishing communities. The province also supports tourism and cottage industries. Cultural highlights include the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, a colorful harvest festival that draws visitors from across the country. The province’s towns and islands—such as Lucena, Lucban, Sariaya, and Burias and Bondoc island areas—offer historical churches, beaches, and rural heritage sites.

Notable demonyms

Residents may be called taga-Quezon in everyday Filipino usage, while Quezonian is sometimes used in English-language contexts.