world.wikisort.org - PhilippinesAsingan, 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]
Municipality in Ilocos Region, Philippines
Asingan |
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Municipality of Asingan |
Asingan Municipal Hall |
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Etymology: Saltbeds |
Map of Pangasinan with Asingan highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines |
Coordinates: 16°00′08″N 120°40′10″E |
Country | Philippines |
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Region | Ilocos Region |
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Province | Pangasinan |
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District |
6th district |
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Founded | 1782 |
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Barangays | 18
(see Barangays) |
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• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
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• Mayor | Carlos F. Lopez Jr. |
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• Vice Mayor | Heidee G. Chua |
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• Representative | Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas |
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• Municipal Council |
- Athena Ira G. Chua
- Marivic S. Robeniol
- Mel F. Lopez
- Johnny Mar A. Carig
- Jesus V. Pico
- Mark E. Abella
- Melchor J. Cardinez Jr.
- Joselito V. Viray
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• Electorate | 40,341 voters (2022) |
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• Total | 66.64 km2 (25.73 sq mi) |
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Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
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Highest elevation | 66 m (217 ft) |
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Lowest elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
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• Total | 57,811 |
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• Density | 870/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
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• Households | 15,331 |
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• Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
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• Revenue | ₱189,870,906.51 (2020) |
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• Assets | ₱437,715,888.60 (2020) |
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• Expenditure | ₱159,884,347.35 (2020) |
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• Liabilities | ₱88,855,020.62 (2020) |
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• Electricity | Pangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3) |
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Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
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ZIP code | 2439 |
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PSGC | |
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IDD : area code | +63 (0)75 |
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Native languages | Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog |
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Feast date | October 10 |
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Catholic diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Urdaneta |
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Patron saint | St. Louis Bertrand |
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Website | www.asingan.gov.ph |
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It is the hometown of President Fidel V. Ramos, the 12th President of the Philippines (1992–1998).
Geography
Barangays
Asingan is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[4] These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.
- 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
Climate data for Asingan, Pangasinan |
Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
Average high °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) |
Average low °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
Population Census of AsinganYear | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 12,911 | — |
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1918 | 16,920 | +1.82% |
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1939 | 19,571 | +0.70% |
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1948 | 24,701 | +2.62% |
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1960 | 26,453 | +0.57% |
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1970 | 34,148 | +2.58% |
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1975 | 36,267 | +1.21% |
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1980 | 37,301 | +0.56% |
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1990 | 43,704 | +1.60% |
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1995 | 46,647 | +1.23% |
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2000 | 51,225 | +2.03% |
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2007 | 54,092 | +0.75% |
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2010 | 56,353 | +1.50% |
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2015 | 57,355 | +0.34% |
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2020 | 57,811 | +0.16% |
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [6] [7] [8][9] |
Economy
Poverty Incidence of Asingan
Government
Asingan, 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
The composition of the Municipal Government of Asingan as of June 30, 2022[17]
Municipal Government of Asingan
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 |
Leticia Dollente |
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Councilor (ex-officio member) SK President |
Fiel Xymond Cardinez |
2018 |
1 |
Notable personalities
- 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 TV personality of ABS-CBN and dancer. Current Councilor of the First District of Makati (1st District)
- Liza Soberano- well-known TV personality and teen actress of ABS-CBN.
References
- 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.
- Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
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"Asingan, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 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. NSO.
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"Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Halalan 2019 Philippine Election Results | ABS-CBN News". Archived from the original on 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
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Asingan.
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Province of Pangasinan |
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Barangays | See: List of barangays in Pangasinan |
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[de] Asingan
Asingan ist eine Stadtgemeinde in der philippinischen Provinz Pangasinan. Im Jahre 2015 zählte sie 57.355 Einwohner. Das Gebiet liegt in einer großen Ebene. In der Gemeinde befindet sich ein Campus der Pangasinan State University.
- [en] Asingan
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