Lucena, Administrative center in Calabarzon Region, Philippines.
Lucena is a city in the Calabarzon region situated along Tayabas Bay with mountains visible in the background. The city spans about 80 square kilometers and is divided into 33 administrative districts called barangays.
The settlement was originally called Kalilayan and was renamed Lucena in 1879. During the American colonial period, it became the capital of Tayabas province in 1901.
The Pasayahan Festival brings music and parades to the streets, and the city is known for traditional noodle dishes and regional specialties that residents prepare daily. These celebrations and culinary traditions shape the everyday life of the community.
The central business district contains shopping malls, markets, and commercial establishments where you can find most daily needs. Most areas are easily accessible on foot or by local transportation.
The city serves as a major fishing port with processing industries focused on coconut products. This connection between marine resources and agricultural manufacturing makes it a distribution hub for south-central Luzon.
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Lucena Cathedral
563 m
Apolinario dela Cruz historical marker
6.4 km
Quezon Provincial Capitol historical marker
658 m
Pueblo por la Playa
8.7 km
Church of Lucena historical marker
525 m
Lucena historical marker
469 m
Manuel S. Enverga historical marker
1.8 kmBagong Tulay
6.5 kmManuel Luis Quezon
497 mBalai Loreta Beach Resort
6.6 kmGomburza
1.7 kmBust, Work of art
691 mStatue, Work of art
565 mVilla del prado
13.8 kmCamp Baculi
2.6 kmTalaan pantoc
6.6 kmHermano Pule
6.4 kmManuel S. Enverga
1.8 kmPower Plant
15.2 kmQuezon Monument
750 mAndres Bonifacio
1.7 kmGarden Gnome
558 mApolinario Mabini
1.7 kmMonument
2.6 kmLucena City Welcome Monument (Rotonda)
4.7 kmHermana Fausta Labrador
1.8 kmHeneral Gregorio Del Pilar
1.8 kmHeneral Antonio Luna
1.8 km
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