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Mapandan, officially the Municipality of Mapandan (Pangasinan: Baley na Mapandan; Ilocano: Ili ti Mapandan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mapandan), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,058 people.[4]

Mapandan
Municipality
Municipality of Mapandan
Poblacion and Municipal Hall
Map of Pangasinan with Mapandan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Mapandan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°01′34″N 120°27′14″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvincePangasinan
District 3rd district
Barangays15 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorKarl Christian F. Vega
  Vice MayorGerald Glenn L. Tambaoan
  RepresentativeRose Marie J. Arenas
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate24,092 voters (2019)
Area
  Total30.00 km2 (11.58 sq mi)
Elevation38 m (125 ft)
Highest elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Lowest elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
  Total38,058
  Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
  Households
7,596
Economy
  Income class3rd municipal income class
  Poverty incidence12.16% (2018)[5]
  Revenue₱128,331,254.54 (2020)
  Assets₱257,099,344.36 (2020)
  Expenditure₱126,932,704.69 (2020)
  Liabilities₱39,553,686.27 (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityPangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2429
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)75
Native languagesPangasinan
Ilocano
Tagalog

Mapandan is known for its yearly Pandan Festival.


Etymology


Mapandan (meaning plenty of pandan) got its name from “pandan”, a native palm which grew in abundance in the place at that time. The leaves of the pandan add aroma to the cooked rice if cooked with it. The leaves are also stripped and woven into mats.


History


Mapandan was a former mere Barrio. That was former part of Municipality of Mangaldan.

Mapandan is a Hall of Famer for having the Pangasinan's cleanest, safest and greenest municipality (Category B). Mapandan was also awarded the Pangasinan's Healthiest Municipality for having the fewest malnourished children.[citation needed]


Geography


Mapandan is located in Eastern-Central part of Pangasinan. Bordered by Mangaldan to the north, Manaoag to the east, and Santa Barbara to the west and southern part. It is landlocked, however, it is not too far from nearby coastal areas of Dagupan City, Binmaley and Mangaldan. Mapandan is a central hilly area, having several mountains nearby.


Barangays


Mapandan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays:


Climate


Climate data for Mapandan, 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)
23
(73)
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[6]

Demographics


Population census of Mapandan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 4,198    
1918 6,049+2.47%
1939 7,286+0.89%
1948 9,836+3.39%
1960 13,065+2.39%
1970 16,653+2.45%
1975 18,143+1.73%
1980 20,094+2.06%
1990 25,622+2.46%
1995 27,439+1.29%
2000 30,775+2.49%
2007 32,905+0.93%
2010 34,439+1.67%
2015 37,059+1.41%
2020 38,058+0.52%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]
Public Market
Public Market

Languages


Pangasinan and Ilocano are the two main spoken languages in the town, third is the Kapampangan Language. Filipino is also widely spoken in the town.


Religions


Major religions are in the town, with different branches of churches within.

Roman Catholicism is the major Religion in Mapandan, annexed by different religions around.


Economy


Mapandan is practically rural in terms of its area. It is composed of farming areas and cattle ranch farms. It has a little part of Bued river in northern part and an irrigation project also known as Payas irrigation project, which aims for a standard irrigation for farming areas in the municipality.


Government


Mapandan, belonging to the third 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
(2022–2025)[18]
Position Name
Congressman Rose Marie J. Arenas
Mayor Karl Christian F. Vega
Vice-Mayor Gerald Glenn Tambaon
Councilors
Melvin Jerold Ranas
Hilario Morales
Blando Quinto
Alice Mariano
Fredie Penuliar
Pak Eric Parayno
Valentin Revilla
Gem Castro

Sister cities


These are cities Mapandan are associated with:


References


  1. Municipality of Mapandan | (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. https://www.floodmap.net/Elevation/ElevationMap/?gi=1701290.
  4. Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  6. "Mapandan, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  7. Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. 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.
  10. "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  12. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. "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] Mapandan

Mapandan ist eine Stadtgemeinde in der philippinischen Provinz Pangasinan. In dem nur 19,9 km² großen Gebiet wohnten im Jahre 2015 37.059 Menschen, wodurch sich eine Bevölkerungsdichte von 1862 Einwohnern pro km² ergibt. Mapandan wurde 1887 gegründet und 1909 zur Gemeinde ernannt.
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