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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
Municipality of Asingan
Asingan Municipal Hall
Etymology: Saltbeds
Map of Pangasinan with Asingan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Asingan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°00′08″N 120°40′10″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvincePangasinan
District 6th district
Founded1782
Barangays18 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorCarlos F. Lopez Jr.
  Vice MayorHeidee G. Chua
  RepresentativeMarlyn L. Primicias-Agabas
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate40,341 voters (2022)
Area
  Total66.64 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]
  Total57,811
  Density870/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
  Households
15,331
Economy
  Income class2nd municipal income class
  Revenue₱189,870,906.51 (2020)
  Assets₱437,715,888.60 (2020)
  Expenditure₱159,884,347.35 (2020)
  Liabilities₱88,855,020.62 (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityPangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2439
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)75
Native languagesPangasinan
Ilocano
Tagalog
Feast dateOctober 10
Catholic dioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Urdaneta
Patron saintSt. Louis Bertrand
Websitewww.asingan.gov.ph

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.


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 Asingan
YearPop.±% 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



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 - -
Councilor
(ex-officio member)
SK President
Fiel Xymond Cardinez 2018 1

Notable personalities



References


  1. Municipality of Asingan | (DILG)
  2. "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.
  3. Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
  5. "Asingan, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  6. Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. 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.
  9. "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  11. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. "Halalan 2019 Philippine Election Results | ABS-CBN News". Archived from the original on 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2019-07-24.



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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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