The City of Lucena, or Lungsod ng Lucena, is the capital city of the province of Quezon found in the southern Luzon region of the Philippines. This first-class, agricultural based urban city is locked between two big rivers–the Dumacaa River on the east and Iyam River on the west. It has 7 more rivers and 6 creeks that serve as natural drainages for the city. Its terrain is characterized by flat plains and slightly rolling hills with an elevation ranging from 0 to 20%. Bordering the city is the Municipality of Pagbilao to the north and northeast, the Tayabas Bay to the south and southeast, the Municipality of Sariaya to the southwest, and the city of Tayabas to the northwest. It is approximately 137 kilometers away southeast of Manila and accessed by the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway. [click to continue…]
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