Asingan, officially the Municipality of Asingan (Pangasinan: Baley na Asingan; Ilocano: Ili ti Asingan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Asingan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,811 people.[3]
Asingan | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Asingan | |
 Asingan Municipal Hall | |
 Seal | |
| Etymology: Saltbeds | |
 Map of Pangasinan with Asingan highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap  | |
  Asingan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 16°00′08″N 120°40′10″E / 16.002333°N 120.669508°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| District | 6th district |
| Founded | 1782 |
| Barangays | 18 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Carlos F. Lopez Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Heidee G. Chua |
| • Representative | Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 40,341 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 66.64 km2 (25.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 57,811 |
| • Density | 870/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| • Households | 15,331 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Revenue | ₱ 189.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 437.7 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 159.9 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 88.86 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Pangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2439 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)75 |
| Native languages | Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog |
| Feast date | October 10 |
| Catholic diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Urdaneta |
| Patron saint | St. Louis Bertrand |
| Website | www |
It is the hometown of President Fidel V. Ramos, the 12th President of the Philippines (1992–1998).
Asingan is 76 kilometres (47 mi) from Lingayen and 192 kilometres (119 mi) from Manila.
Geography
editBarangays
editAsingan is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[4] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Ariston East
- Ariston West
- Bantog
- Baro
- Bobonan
- Cabalitian
- Calepaan
- Carosucan Norte
- Carosucan Sur
- Coldit
- Domanpot
- Dupac
- Macalong
- Palaris
- Poblacion East
- Poblacion West
- San Vicente Este
- San Vicente Weste
- Sanchez
- Sobol
- Toboy
Climate
edit| Climate data for Asingan, Pangasinan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
34 (93) |
35 (95) |
34 (93) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 13.6 (0.54) |
10.4 (0.41) |
18.2 (0.72) |
15.7 (0.62) |
178.4 (7.02) |
227.9 (8.97) |
368 (14.5) |
306.6 (12.07) |
310.6 (12.23) |
215.7 (8.49) |
70.3 (2.77) |
31.1 (1.22) |
1,766.5 (69.56) |
| Average rainy days | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 140 |
| Source: World Weather Online[5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 12,911 | — |
| 1918 | 16,920 | +1.82% |
| 1939 | 19,571 | +0.70% |
| 1948 | 24,701 | +2.62% |
| 1960 | 26,453 | +0.57% |
| 1970 | 34,148 | +2.58% |
| 1975 | 36,267 | +1.21% |
| 1980 | 37,301 | +0.56% |
| 1990 | 43,704 | +1.60% |
| 1995 | 46,647 | +1.23% |
| 2000 | 51,225 | +2.03% |
| 2007 | 54,092 | +0.75% |
| 2010 | 56,353 | +1.50% |
| 2015 | 57,355 | +0.34% |
| 2020 | 57,811 | +0.16% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9] | ||
Economy
editPoverty incidence of Asingan
5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
22.20 2009
20.38 2012
10.57 2015
9.40 2018
10.42 2021
15.66 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] |
Government
editLocal government
editAsingan, belonging to the sixth congressional district of the province of Pangasinan, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
editThe composition of the Municipal Government of Asingan as of June 30, 2022[18]
| Position | Name | Year Elected | Term No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative
(6th District) |
Marlyn L. Primicias Agabas | 2022 | 4 |
| Mayor | Engr. Carlos F. Lopez Jr. | 2019 | 2 |
| Vice Mayor | Heidee L. Ganigan-Chua | 2019 | 2 |
| Councilor | Athena Ira G. Chua | 2019 | 2 |
| Councilor | Marivic S. Robeniol | 2016 | 3 |
| Councilor | Johnny Mar A. Carig | 2019 | 2 |
| Councilor | Joselito V. Viray | 2019 | 2 |
| Councilor | Mel F. Lopez | 2016 | 3 |
| Councilor | Melchor J. Cardinez Sr. | 2016 | 3 |
| Councilor | Virgilio I. Amistad | 2022 | 4 |
| Councilor | Julio P. Dayag | 2022 | 1 |
| Councilor (ex-officio member) ABC President |
Herminio C. Alcantara, Jr. | 2023 | 1 |
| Councilor (ex-officio member) SK President |
Napthali Magiting P. Bernabe | 2023 | 1 |
Kankanen Festival
editOn April 13, 2024, Mayor Carlos Lopez Jr. led the town's annual "Kankanen Festival" with the 21 barangays serving 464 bilaos of rice cakes made from glutinous rice.[19]
Notable personalities
edit- Fidel V. Ramos – 12th President of the Philippines (1992–1998)
- Leticia Ramos Shahani – Senator of the Philippines (1987–1998)
- Narciso Ramos – diplomat and father of President Fidel V. Ramos and Senator Leticia Ramos-Shahani. Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs during Marcos presidency.
- Retired General Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. – retired general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines under President Corazon C. Aquino and President Fidel V. Ramos. AFP Chief of Staff (2004–2009) under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Present Secretary of National Security Council under President Rodrigo Duterte.
- Colonel Vicente S. Santos Jr – founding president of Kapatiran ng mga Kawal na Makawikang Pilipino (KAKAMPI) and author of numerous military books and publications.
- Jhong Hilario- well-known sample king TV personality of ABS-CBN and dancer. Current Councilor of the First District of Makati (1st District)
- Columbia 'Coco' Diaz- community organizer for domestic workers and caregivers in Canada
References
edit- ^ Municipality of Asingan | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ^ "Asingan, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Halalan 2019 Philippine Election Results | ABS-CBN News". Archived from the original on March 17, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Inigo, Liezle (April 13, 2024). "Pangasinan town holds Kankanen Festival". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
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