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Laoac, officially the Municipality of Laoac (Pangasinan: Baley na Laoac; Ilocano: Ili ti Laoac; Tagalog: Bayan ng Laoac), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,128 people.[3]

Laoac
Municipality
Municipality of Laoac
Town Hall of Laoac
Nickname: 
Pangasinan's young municipality
Map of Pangasinan with Laoac highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Laoac
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°02′00″N 120°33′00″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvincePangasinan
District 5th district
Founded1980
Barangays22 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorRicardo D. Balderas
  Vice MayorNelson V. Gayo
  RepresentativeRamon V. Guico III
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate20,971 voters (2019)
Area
  Total40.50 km2 (15.64 sq mi)
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Highest elevation
776 m (2,546 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
  Total34,128
  Density840/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
  Households
7,154
Economy
  Income class4th municipal income class
  Poverty incidence11.16% (2018)[4]
  Revenue₱112,426,515.73 (2020)
  Assets₱464,326,399.26 (2020)
  Expenditure₱133,767,135.12 (2020)
  Liabilities₱32,833,286.88 (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityPangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2437
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)75
Native languagesPangasinan
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.laoac.gov.ph

Laoac is 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Lingayen and 195 kilometres (121 mi) from Manila.


Geography



Barangays


Laoac is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. 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 Laoac, 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)
33
(91)
32
(90)
31
(88)
29
(84)
31
(88)
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)
22
(72)
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 29 21 20 17 19 230
Source: World Weather Online[5]

Demographics


Population census of Laoac
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 19,252    
1990 22,864+1.73%
1995 24,662+1.43%
2000 26,723+1.74%
2007 28,266+0.78%
2010 29,456+1.51%
2015 31,497+1.28%
2020 34,128+1.59%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

Economy



Government


Laoac, belonging to the fifth 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


Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[17]
Position Name
Congressman Ramon V. Guico III
Mayor Ricardo D. Balderas
Vice-Mayor Nelson V. Gayo
Councilors Dani Jay G. Rebugio
Andrew R. Celino
Eleno B. Olande
Faustino Q. Soriano Jr.
Edelyn P. Rebugio
Rogelio P. Godoy
Edgar M. Elleazar
Darwin C. Rodillas

References


  1. Municipality of Laoac | (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. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Laoac, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 12 October 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. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 7, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)



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[de] Laoac

Laoac ist eine Stadtgemeinde in der philippinischen Provinz Pangasinan. Im Jahre 2015 lebten in dem Gebiet 31.497 Menschen. Der überwiegende Teil der Bevölkerung lebt von der Landwirtschaft. Das Gelände der Gemeinde ist relativ flach.
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