Quezon, which was explored by the Spaniards in 1571 and 1572, was the site of many sporadic rebellions, the most notable of which was that led by Apolinario de la Cruz. Later called �Hermano Pule�, de la Cruz was not allowed to join a Spanish monastic order. The founding of his own religious society resulted in a rebellion. Succeeding at first, Hermano Pule proclaimed himself king of the Tagalogs.
The establishment of a civil government in the province took place during the American Occupation in 1901. On September 7, 1946, President Manuel L. Roxas, by the virtue of Republic Act No. 14, renamed Tayabas to Quezon, in honor of Manuel L. Quezon who came from the town of Baler (formerly a part of Quezon).
Former Names: Kalilaya and Tayabas
Land Area: 8,706.7 square kilometers
Capital: Lucena City
Population: 1,129,277 (1980)
Principal Dialect: Tagalog
Income Classification: First Class Province
No. of Cities: 1 (Lucena)
No. of Municipalities: 40 (Agdangan, Alabat, Atimonan, Buenavista, Burdeos, Calauag, Candelaria, Catanauan, Dolores, General Luna, General Nakar, Guinayangan, Gumaca, Infanta, Jumalig, Lopez, Lucban, Macelelon, Mauban, Mulanay, Padre Burgos,
Pagbilao, Panukulan, Patnanungan, Perez, Pitogo, Plaridel, Polillo, Quezon, Real, Sampaloc, San Andres, San Antonio, San Francisco, San Narciso, Sariaya, Tagkawayan, Tayabas, Tiaong and Unisan)
No. of Municipal Districts: None
Topography: There are small coastal lowlands rimmed by rugged highlands in the interior of the province. The Sierra Madre Range runs along the entire length of Quezon. Several islands are part of the province, the largest of which is Polillo Island.
No. of Principal Rivers: 5
No. of Mountains: 26
Climate: Characterized by the absence of a dry season, the pRonounced rainy period occurs from October to January. The position of the province exposes it to the annual typhoons affecting the country.
Average Annual Rainfall: 111.56 inches
Principal products/crops: Coconut, corn, banana, vegetables and rootcrops
Industries: Logging and fishing
Mineral Resources: Gold, coal, limestone and silica
Forest Resources: Timber
Tourist Attractions: The Landlocked bays of Padre Burgos, Perez Park, Dalahican Beach, Quezon Memorial Park, and Balesin and Jomalig Bay Resorts.
