INAUGURATION OF THE NEW TOWN GOVERNMENT
On May 23, 1835, the local government of Nuestra Senora de los Dolores was inaugurated with Don Francisco Fernando as its first Governadorcillo. The seat of the new town was then Barrio de Maranli (the present site of the town proper-Poblacion). The seat of government was transferred from Poblacion to Barangay Bulakin II (present site) since September of 1966.
LOCATION
Near the foot of Mt. Banahaw, along the western boundary of Quezon Province lies the town of Dolores. It is about 100 kilometers south of Metro Manila and 46 kilometers northwest of the Provincial Capital, Lucena City. It is adjacent to San Pablo City, Laguna, bounded on the north by Nagcarlan, Laguna, on the south by Tiaong, Quezon, on the east by Lucban, Quezon and on the southeast by Candelaria, Quezon.
CLIMATE
There are essentially two main seasons in Dolores: a wet season that extends from June to November, and a dry season that runs from January to April, with May and December being the changeover months. Freshwater, Lakes, Rivers and Streams.
Mt. Banahaw watershed sustains water for creeks, rivers, and falls. Even rivers traverse the national park namely: Balayong, Maimpis, Liliw, Dalawitan, Malinao, Nagcarlan and San Diego. These river systems directly provide water for domestic, irrigation and recreational purposes of nearby municipalities. Lagnas River originating from Kinabuhayan has religious significance for residents and visitors. Mt. Banahaw (Dolores side) is also rich with falls some of which are Sta. Lucia Falls, Suplina and Crystalino Falls.There are two lakes located in Brgy. Dagatan: Manlalayes and Gunao Lake. Manlalayes is dry during summer and fills during rainy season.
