Lopez is a 1st class coastal municipality of Quezon Province in Region IV-A or Southern Tagalog Region also known as CaLaBaRZon, Philippines.
Profile of Lopez Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Eastern part of Quezon Province (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Calauag and Guinayangan (east), Buenavista and Catanauan (south), General Luna, Macalelon and Gumaca (west)
Area –> 355.38 km2 (137.21 sq mi)
Population –> 95,167 (2015 Census)
Revenue (2016) –> 217,868,483.36
Barangays –> 95
Terrain –> Coastal Plain with mountains and hills
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Coconut, Corn, Fish, Wheat Flour, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Tagalog, English
Legislative District –> 4th
Government Officials
Congressman –> Angelina Tan
Mayor –> Rachel Ubana
Vice Mayor –> Maria Adeline A. Lee
History of Lopez
The town of Lopez was separated from Gumaca to become an independent pueblo on June 30, 1857.
Economy of Lopez
Lopez is an agricultural town where rice, coconut, corn and fish are the major products. It is the home of a large flour milling plant. It was named after Don Candido Lopez y Diaz, the governor who approved the creation of the town.
Tourist Spots in Lopez
Pansol Beach
Niyogan Island
Gen. Gaudencio Vera’s Monument
Tibag and Binutas Caves (Used as hideout during World War II)
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church
Festivals in Lopez
Anahaw Festival
Map of Lopez Municipality in Quezon Province
See also: Profile of Mayor Rachel Ubana, Governor Danilo Suarez