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Balungao, officially the Municipality of Balungao (Pangasinan: Baley na Balungao; Ilocano: Ili ti Balungao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Balungao), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,004 people. [4]
Balungao | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Balungao | |
 Balungao Town Hall | |
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 Map of Pangasinan with Balungao highlighted | |
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  Balungao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 15°54′N 120°42′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| District | 6th district |
| Founded | March 19, 1815[1] |
| Named for | Mount Balungao |
| Barangays | 21 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Maria Theresa R. Peralta |
| • Vice Mayor | Philipp D. Peralta |
| • Representative | Tyrone D. Agabas |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 20,166 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 73.25 km2 (28.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 30,004 |
| • Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,891 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 9.49% (2018)[5] |
| • Revenue | ₱155,537,346.16 (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱417,169,580.51 (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱112,793,649.32 (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱28,161,625.19 (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Pangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2442 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)75 |
| Native languages | Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog |
The town is located in the south-eastern part of the province bordering the province of Nueva Ecija to the south. Balungao is partially urban community with an area of 7,325 hectares (18,100 acres).[6]
History
Early settlers
The town of Balungao were first inhabited by nomadic people from the Ilocos region who found their way to the area through San Fabian, Pangasinan. They were farmers looking for places to settle down, engaging in agriculture to survive. Its origin is evident in the fact that Balungao is one of the Ilocano-speaking towns in the province where the primary language is the Pangasinense.[1]
Foundation
Balungao was originally called Panaclaban and was a part of Cuyapo town in the adjacent province of Nueva Ecija till the latter part of 18th century. It was annexed to the town of Rosales, Pangasinan in the early part of 19th century because of its geographic location. It officially became an independent municipality in 1815.[1]
On April 25, 1993, Balungao Mayor Jose C. Peralta was assassinated while he was attending mass with his family at the local church.[7]
Geography
Barangays
Balungao is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.
- Angayan Norte
- Angayan Sur
- Capulaan
- Esmeralda
- Kita-kita
- Mabini
- Mauban
- Poblacion
- Pugaro
- Rajal
- San Andres
- San Aurelio 1st
- San Aurelio 2nd
- San Aurelio 3rd
- San Joaquin
- San Julian
- San Leon
- San Marcelino
- San Miguel
- San Raymundo
Climate
| Climate data for Balungao, Pangasinan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
33 (91) |
33 (91) |
33 (91) |
33 (91) |
34 (93) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
29 (84) |
32 (89) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 21 (70) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 127.5 (5.02) |
115.8 (4.56) |
129.7 (5.11) |
141.1 (5.56) |
248.2 (9.77) |
165 (6.5) |
185.3 (7.30) |
161.9 (6.37) |
221.4 (8.72) |
299.5 (11.79) |
199 (7.8) |
188.7 (7.43) |
2,183.1 (85.93) |
| Average rainy days | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 221 |
| Source: World Weather Online[8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 5,853 | — |
| 1918 | 8,515 | +2.53% |
| 1939 | 10,912 | +1.19% |
| 1948 | 12,773 | +1.77% |
| 1960 | 13,184 | +0.26% |
| 1970 | 14,989 | +1.29% |
| 1975 | 16,745 | +2.25% |
| 1980 | 17,342 | +0.70% |
| 1990 | 21,473 | +2.16% |
| 1995 | 21,274 | −0.17% |
| 2000 | 23,813 | +2.45% |
| 2007 | 25,214 | +0.79% |
| 2010 | 26,678 | +2.08% |
| 2015 | 31,106 | +2.97% |
| 2020 | 30,004 | −0.71% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9] [10] [11][12] | ||
Economy
Government
Balungao, 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
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Tyrone D. Agabas |
| Mayor | Maria Theresa R. Peralta |
| Vice-Mayor | Philipp D. Peralta |
| Councilors | Jose T. Peralta III |
| Wilfredo N. Mina | |
| Marlon V. Guerzo | |
| Pastor S. Tabrilla | |
| Crisanto M. Luna | |
| Salvador M. Alejandro | |
| Joseph N. Pascua | |
| Roderick M. Soriano | |
Tourism
Mount Balungao
Mount Balungao (15°51′44.90″N 120°40′57.70″E) is an extinct volcano, 382 metres (1,253 ft) ASL located in the municipality of Balungao. Its volcanic past is manifested by its physical profile and the presence of hot and cold springs. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) lists Mount Balungao as an inactive volcano.[21]
Balungao Hilltop Adventure
Balungao opened its doors to adventure travel tourism with the opening of Balungao Hilltop Adventure (15°52′2″N 120°41′10″E) on September 8, 2011. Located at the foot of Mount Balungao, the resort was constructed by the municipal government of Balungao and boasts the 2nd longest Zip-line in the Philippines (2011) at 600 metres (2,000 ft) long. The Balungao Hilltop Adventure also offers ATV or quad bike adventure, bungee trampoline, biking, mountain climbing, and the refurbished hot and cold spring swimming pools.
It originally started as the Mt. Balungao Hot and Cold Springs Resort under the administration of then Mayor Jose G. Peralta Jr. It was not until 2011, under the administration of the Mayor Philipp G. Peralta, that it was repackaged for adventure travelers.
Longest zipline in Pangasinan
Balungao Hilltop Adventure offers a Zip Line with a length 600 meters (2,000 ft) which could last from 15 seconds to a minute depending on your weight and your position when you are suspended at the Zip Line. It begins from a Hill, overlooking the valley passing through another hill down to the Balungao Hot and Cold Spring Resort. It is considered as the longest Zip line in Pangasinan[22]
Education
- San Aurelio National High School
- Rajal-Angayan National High School
- Balungao National High School
- Balungao Central High School
- Remnant International School
- San Leon National High School
See also
References
- "Historical Development" Archived 2012-04-16 at the Wayback Machine. Hataw Balungao. Retrieved on 2012-04-23.
- Municipality of Balungao | (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.
- "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- "Town mayor shot". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. April 26, 1993. p. 3. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- "Balungao, 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. 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.
- "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.
- "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- "Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)- List of Inactive Volcanoes" Archived 2008-12-06 at the Wayback Machine
- "Pangasinan Travel: Balungao Hilltop Adventure – longest Zipline in Region 1". 11 October 2011.
External links
- Balungao Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
- Balungao Pangasinan Official Website
- Balungao at the Pangasinan Government Website
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
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| Barangays | See: List of barangays in Pangasinan |
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