Real, Quezon

Real, officially the Municipality of Real (Tagalog: Bayan ng Real), is a municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 39,969 people.^[5]

Real
Municipality
Municipality of Real
Real Municipal Hall
Flag Seal
Map of Quezon with Real highlighted
Interactive map of Real
Real Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°40′N 121°36′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Calabarzon
Province	Quezon
District	1st district
Founded	December 15, 1960
Conversion to Municipality	June 22, 1963
Barangays	17 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Hon. Julie Ann O. Macasaet
• Vice Mayor	Hon. Diana Abigail Diestro-Aquino
• Representative	Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga
• Municipal Council	Members Asis-Poblete, Jenra Isidro, Ronald Atendido, Kayzie Avanica, Michelle Castro, Darius Almonte, Seth Peñamante, Amelie Calleja, Lea
• Electorate	25,009 voters (2025)
Area [2]
• Total	563.89 km2 (217.72 sq mi)
Elevation	137 m (449 ft)
Highest elevation	1,078 m (3,537 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2024 census)[3]
• Total	39,969
• Density	70.881/km2 (183.58/sq mi)
• Households	9,799
Demonym	Realeño
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	16.72 % (2021)[4]
• Revenue	₱ 334.4 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 875.9 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 259.5 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 169.6 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Quezon 2 Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO 2)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4335
PSGC	0405638000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)42
Native languages	Hatang Kayi Tagalog
Website	www.realquezon.gov.ph

This coastal town, located on the eastern shores of Luzon facing the Philippine Sea, is noted for its rural beach resorts.

Etymology

Port of Real

The origin of the name Real has no traditional folklore as basis. Its name originated from the arrival of Spanish forces in the place during their regime. They incorporated the area into their territory, naming it “Puerto Real” (lit. transl. Royal Port), where the name of the municipality was derived. Spanish galleons and ships docked at the port, while reinforced forces were stationed at the nearby Binangonan Del Ampon (now Infanta).^[6]

History

Historically, the municipality of Real was under the jurisdiction of Binangonan de Lampon, which served as the capital of the Distrito de La Infanta. This district was established by a decree issued by the Superior Government on March 18, 1858.

See: Distrito de La Infanta

Spanish forces landed at the site of Real early in the colonization period, calling it "San Rafael". Spanish galleons and ships docked at the port "Puerto Real De Lampon" reinforced forces stationed at the nearby place "Binangonan De Lampon" or "Binangonan Del Ampon", now known as Infanta. Located at the coast of Polillo Strait, it was frequently vulnerable to attacks by Muslim sea pirates and bandits.

The first inhabitants of the place came from Binangonan Del Ampon. The area later became part of Nueva Ecija in 1803, later of Laguna, and finally of Tayabas (now Quezon).^[6]

On December 15, 1960, Real was created into a municipal district, comprising the barrios of Llavac, Cawayan, Capalong, Tignoan, Kiloloron, Lubayat and Pandan from the mother town of Infanta by virtue of Executive Order No. 410.^[7] It was later converted to a regular municipality through Republic Act No. 3754 dated June 22, 1963.^[8]

On November 29, 2004, Real was hit hard by Typhoons Winnie, Violeta, and Yoyong. About 500 people were either killed or missing.

• 
  Typhoon damage in December 2004
• 
  Relief aid delivery in Real, December 2004

Geography

Real is a small town by the Lamon Bay, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is 123 kilometers (76 mi) from the provincial capital Lucena and 127 kilometers (79 mi) from Manila. Real has 17 barangays: 14 rural and 3 urban. Its total land area is 563.8 square kilometers (217.7 sq mi), the second largest in the province.

Tourist spots include coastal and zigzag road views, Balagbag Falls, river scenery, and Baluti Peninsula (Baluti Island). It also has tourist-frequented beaches known for surfing.^[9]

Barangays

Real is politically subdivided into 17 barangays, as indicated below. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Bagong Silang
• Capalong
• Cawayan
• Kiloloron
• Llavac
• Lubayat
• Malapad
• Maragondon
• Masikap
• Maunlad
• Pandan
• Poblacion 61 (Barangay 2)
• Poblacion I (Barangay 1)
• Tagumpay
• Tanauan
• Tignoan
• Ungos

Climate

Climate data for Real, Quezon
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	26 (79)	27 (81)	28 (82)	31 (88)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	27 (81)	29 (84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	24 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	40 (1.6)	33 (1.3)	35 (1.4)	38 (1.5)	138 (5.4)	190 (7.5)	242 (9.5)	216 (8.5)	224 (8.8)	200 (7.9)	114 (4.5)	94 (3.7)	1,564 (61.6)
Average rainy days	12.2	9.0	11.0	11.7	21.5	24.0	27.2	26.1	26.8	22.3	16.3	15.1	223.2
Source: Meteoblue[10]

Demographics

St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Poblacion I

Population census of Real

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1970	10,079	—
1975	13,231	+5.61%
1980	14,463	+1.80%
1990	20,475	+3.54%
1995	27,641	+5.78%
2000	30,684	+2.26%
2007	33,073	+1.04%
2010	35,189	+2.28%
2015	35,979	+0.42%
2020	38,678	+1.53%
2024	39,969	+0.79%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15]

Economy

Real Public Market

Poverty incidence of Real

10

20

30

40

50

2000
42.75

2003
35.17

2006
26.00

2009
17.09

2012
29.76

2015
23.39

2018
8.71

2021
16.72

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^{[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]}

Transportation

Bus route

Raymond Transportation and MRR Transportation Inc. (Manila-Infanta via Real v.v.)

Education

The Real Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.^[24]

Primary and elementary schools

• Bagong Silang Elementary School
• Capalong Elementary School
• Cawayan Elementary School
• Christian Heritage Academy
• Kiloloron Elementary School
• Little Baguio Elementary School
• Learnpoint Kiddie School
• Llavac Elementary School
• Lubayat Elementary School
• Malapad Elementary School
• Maliliit na Bato Elementary school
• Maragondon Elementary School
• Maunlad Elementary School
• Pandan Elementary School
• Real Central Elementary School
• Ricardo O. Macasaet Sr. Memorial Academy Foundation
• St. Raphael College of Business and Arts
• Tagumpay Elementary School
• Tanauan Elementary School
• Tignoan Elementary School
• Ungos Elementary School

Secondary schools

• Ungos Integrated National High School
• Ungos National High School Extension - Llavac
• Lubayat National High School