Real, Philippines
Real is a town of 9,163 people in Calabarzon, Philippines, founded in December 15, 1960.
Why visit Real
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 35 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Binuang and Real Lighthouse.
Weather in Real
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About Real
Real (, ray-AHL), 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.
From the Wikipedia article Real, Quezon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
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Museums and landmarks4
Restaurants and cafes35
Iona's Refreshment Parlor
Restaurant · 10.5 km
43 Mabini Street
23 more on the map.
Where to stay6
History
Historically, the municipality of Real was under the jurisdiction of Binangonan de Lampon, a "pueblo" of Distrito de La Infanta. This district was established by a decree issued by the Superior Government on March 18, 1858.
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", now known as Infanta. Located at the coast of Polillo Strait, it was frequently vulnerable to attacks by Muslim sea pirates and bandits.
The area later became part of Nueva Ecija in 1803, later of Laguna, and finally of Tayabas (renamed Quezon in 1946).
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. It was later converted to a regular municipality through Republic Act No. 3754 dated June 22, 1963.
On November 29, 2004, Real was hit hard by Typhoons Winnie, Violeta, and Yoyong. About 500 people were either killed or missing.
From the History section of Real, Quezon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Infanta Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 10.3 km
Bonifacio Street
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 13.3 km
Dinahican Road
Cathedral of the Divine Infant Jesus of Prague and St. Mark the Evangelist
Church · Roman Catholic · 10.5 km
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare6
Map of Real
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Getting there and nearby towns
Balesin Airstrip (BSI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 54 km away.
- Santa Maria 29 km southwest, about 29 min by car
- Pangil 33 km southwest, about 33 min by car
- Mabitac 32 km southwest, about 32 min by car
- Pakil 34 km southwest, about 34 min by car
- Paete 36 km south, about 36 min by car
- Pililla 38 km southwest, about 38 min by car
- Tanay 39 km southwest, about 39 min by car
- Baras 40 km southwest, about 40 min by car
- Morong 43 km west, about 43 min by car
- Rodriguez 45 km west, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Real,Quezonjf0092 08, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Famy-Real-Infanta Road segment, Real, Quezon, Wstdcgordo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Real,Quezonjf0170 05, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shore@ the island - panoramio, Alicia Lorrain, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pachyglossa olivacea - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 240241409, Forest Botial-Jarvis, CC BY 4.0
- Pachyglossa olivacea - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 240241386 (cropped), Forest Botial-Jarvis, CC BY 4.0
- Pachyglossa olivacea - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 240241378, Forest Botial-Jarvis, CC BY 4.0
- Pachyglossa olivacea - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 240241386, Forest Botial-Jarvis, CC BY 4.0
- Pachyglossa olivacea - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 240241398, Forest Botial-Jarvis, CC BY 4.0
- Pachyglossa olivacea - Forest Botial-Jarvis - 240241368, Forest Botial-Jarvis, CC BY 4.0
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