[citation needed] According to the preliminary report released by the Catanauan Archaeological and Heritage Project, several excavations were conducted in the 1930s.

According to the journal as well, at a site named Tala, archaeologists discovered a glazed Chinese jar containing bone fragments from the early Ming dynasty.

Looking at other archaeological sites located in adjacent areas like Marinduque and Masbate, it can be inferred that these excavations date back to the metal period of the archipelago.

[16] In 1591, through Governor General Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas, the province was created and was called Kaliraya or Kalilayan, after the capital town which later became Unisan.

Fear from these raids are the primary reason as to the permanent movement of settlements along the coast further inland as well as a general decline in population.

By 1701, the previously densely settled coastal areas of the province, was described as consisting of rancherias whose inhabitants depended on wild products.

According to his report, Tayabas had poor soil and the terrain is hilly which meant that conditions were not that suitable for agriculture compared to other places.

[18] It was also around this time that the Confradia de San Jose was active in the province, caused by the growing inequality between the poor and the upper classes.

The most important event in the history of the province was the Confradia Revolt in 1841, which was led by the famous Lucbanin, Apolinario de la Cruz, popularly known as Hermano Pule.

Coconuts served as the main source of income for the landed class of Sariaya and this allowed them to build the ancestral houses that we see today.

– The boundary separating the Province of Camarines Norte from the Province of Tayabas begins at a point on the eastern shore of Basiad Bay and extends to a peak known as Mount Cadig in such manner as to bring the territory of the barrio of Basiad entirely within the municipality of Capalonga, in Camarines Norte, and to exclude the same from the territory of Calauag, in Tayabas.

Throughout the proceedings, several government agencies including the Department of Budget and Management, Comelec, as well as the Philippine Statistics Authority recognized the jurisdiction of the town of Santa Elena, Camarines Norte over the 9 barangays.

In 2000, Judge Regino held Governor Rodriguez and Mayor Lim guilty of contempt, with a maximum imprisonment of 6 months as well as a fine of ₱1,000 for the erection of a new boundary marker.

The Aeta cause wound on their skin in various parts of their body including back, arms, legs, hands, calves and abdomen.

The province of Quezon sends 4 members to the House of Representatives, one of the nation's least-represented congressional delegation despite its large voting population and huge land area.

Consequently, Quezon is also a member of Lingayen-Lucena Corridor, the largest voting bloc in the Philippines, demographically, where national elections are claimed to be won.

Carabao is the most used draft animal in land preparation, as well as for hauling farm products and material inputs for farmers, although power tillers are available in the market.

Backyard raising of livestock and poultry is likewise dominant in many rural areas in the province, both for home consumption and as additional sources of household income.

BDO however made a move to establish a regional head office at Lucena due to the growing demand and economic importance of the province itself.

These serve as additional source of income for local farmers wanting to further increase their profits as well as provide livelihood to rural women, youth, and other interested agricultural workers.

Agri-tourism is seen to allow the local communities to share and invite people to come, see and experience the agricultural landscape and natural beauty of the province.

[109] The South Line of Philippine National Railway's passes through the different municipalities and cities of Quezon from the Central Station in Tutuban to Bicol.

Meralco provides electricity to the province's second district as well as the adjacent towns of Pagbilao, Lucban, Sampaloc, Mauban and Tayabas City.

[63] Due to the pressures of a growing population, Quezon is one of the provinces from which the government plans to source part of the demand for water of Metro Manila.

[117] Locals fear that the construction of the project would cause massive destruction of forests, crops, animals and property in the REINA area (Real-Infanta-General Nakar).

[117] After Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) severely hit the province (especially the northern part of Quezon) in late 2020, which made its landfall there three times and produced flooding in Daraitan in Tanay (Rizal province), General Nakar and Infanta, groups reiterated the call for opposition of Kaliwa Dam and instead pushed for the protection of the Sierra Madre Mountains.

Tourists from neighboring towns, provinces, and other countries join the fun and witness Calaugeneans’ unique fiesta celebration and presentations of Indigenous products, delicacies, and different ways of cooking Katang.

[38] Some of these stunning buildings are considered endangered due to road widening plans within the poblacion that will destroy these cultural icons forever.

[citation needed] Featuring its waterfall restaurant, the plantation resort actually has deep historical roots tracing its origins back to the coconut growing industry of Quezon.

The Sierra Madre Mountain Range runs along the entire length of the area, with Mount Banahaw (an active volcano) rising at 2,169 meters above sea level.