Infanta, Quezon
Infanta, officially the Municipality of Infanta (Tagalog: Bayan ng Infanta, Ilocano: Ili ti Infanta), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 76,186 people.
Infanta
Binangonan de Lampon | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Infanta | |
Infanta Municipal Hall | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Gateway to the Pacific | |
| Anthem: Mabuhay ka, Infanta (English: Long live, Infanta) | |
Map of Quezon with Infanta highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Infanta Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°44′33″N 121°38′58″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Quezon |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | April 25, 1696 |
| Named for | Princess or Heir Apparent of the Spanish Monarchy |
| Barangays | 36 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Filipina Grace R. America |
| • Vice Mayor | Lord Arnel L. Ruanto |
| • Representative | Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 46,012 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 342.76 km2 (132.34 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 76,186 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| • Households | 19,125 |
| Demonym | Infantahin |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 7.57 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 258.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 664.7 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 202.3 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 79.29 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Quezon 2 Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4336 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
| Native languages | Umiray Dumaget Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Infanta is the largest lambanog manufacturer in the province of Quezon. The town is also known for its bayugo (giant mountain snail) dishes. The town is currently undergoing preparations for establishing a bayugo breeding center that would supply bayugo to townsfolk. The move is intended to stop the decline of bayugo in the wild. Also it is the center of economic activity in the northern part of Quezon. The Infanta town fiesta is celebrated every April 25. Infanta is also known as the "Gateway to the Pacific".