Mangaldan

Mangaldan, officially the Municipality of Mangaldan (Pangasinan: Baley na Mangaldan; Ilocano: Ili ti Mangaldan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mangaldan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 113,185 people. [3]

Mangaldan
Municipality
Municipality of Mangaldan
Street in Mangaldan
Seal
Anthem: Abante Mangaldan
Map of Pangasinan with Mangaldan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Mangaldan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°04′12″N 120°24′09″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvincePangasinan
District 4th district
FoundedJune 2, 1600
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMary Marilyn D. Lambino
 • Vice MayorPedro A. Surdilla, Jr.
 • RepresentativeChristopher P. de Venecia
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate65,115 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total48.47 km2 (18.71 sq mi)
Elevation
7.0 m (23.0 ft)
Highest elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Lowest elevation
−3 m (−10 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total113,185
 • Density2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi)
 • Households
22,611
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence8.98% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱334,070,888.66 (2020)
 • Assets₱831,735,804.61 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱280,036,409.82 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱136,141,675.28 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCentral Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (CENPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2432
PSGC
015526000
IDD : area code 48.47
Native languagesPangasinan
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.mangaldan.gov.ph

History

Mangaldan owns the distinction as the third town in Pangasinan to be founded by the Dominican missionaries. As early as 1591, Mangaldan already existed as a Spanish encomienda. Its foundation as a town is attributed to Blessed Juan Martinez de Santo Domingo, a former missionary of Pangasinan who died a martyr's death in Japan on 19 March 1618.

Mangaldan started as a "visita" of Calasiao and it remained as such until the Dominicans created it as an independent vicariate under the patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas on 2 June 1600.

It is said that of all the people of Pangasinan, the Mangaldanian were the most difficult to convert. The greatest enemy of the missionaries in the town was a certain man named Casipit who tried to force them out of the town and even attempted to kill some of them. Yet, when he was converted by the first apostle, Fr. Pedro Soto, he became the principal propagator of the Faith. He contributed a great sum of money for the construction of the first church.

In the second half of the 19th century, Mangaldan was the richest town in the province. This was due to the famous irrigation system which the missionaries built within the confines of the town[5] causing its fertile fields to yield bountiful harvest of palay. Most outstanding in this gigantic task was Fr. Jose Torres who gave his life to bring it to completion in 1892.

The third church to be built in Mangaldan was completed in 1812 by Fr. Lorenzo Martin. It collapsed during the great earthquake of 16 March 1892, together with the big chapel in the cemetery. The construction of the convent dates back in 1747. The construction of the sixth and present church of Mangaldan was begun in 1942 by Fr. Juan Sison, and was completed 20 years later by Fr. Leon Bitanga.

During World War II, Mangaldan had an airstrip that was used by the American military.

Geography

Mangaldan is located in the central part of Pangasinan. The municipality is bordered by San Fabian on the north, Dagupan on the west, San Jacinto on the east and on the south, the municipalities of Mapandan and Santa Barbara.

It is 210km away from the country's Capital, Manila, 68km away from the country's Summer Capital Baguio and 24.1km away from the province's Capital, Lingayen.

Barangays

Mangaldan is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.

  • Alitaya
  • Amansabina
  • Anolid
  • Banaoang
  • Bantayan
  • Bari
  • Bateng
  • Buenlag
  • David
  • Embarcadero
  • Gueguesangen
  • Guesang
  • Guiguilonen
  • Guilig
  • Inlambo
  • Lanas
  • Landas
  • Maasin
  • Macayug
  • Malabago
  • Navaluan
  • Nibaliw
  • Osiem
  • Palua
  • Poblacion
  • Pogo
  • Salaan
  • Salay
  • Talogtog
  • Tebag

Climate
Climate data for Mangaldan, Pangasinan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 33
(91)		 34
(93)		 34
(93)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)
Average low °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 4.3
(0.17)		 19.1
(0.75)		 27.3
(1.07)		 45.2
(1.78)		 153.3
(6.04)		 271.3
(10.68)		 411.1
(16.19)		 532
(20.9)		 364.4
(14.35)		 182.5
(7.19)		 56.3
(2.22)		 24.4
(0.96)		 2,091.2
(82.3)
Average rainy days 3 2 3 5 14 17 22 23 21 13 7 4 134
Source: World Weather Online[6]

Rivers

There are four rivers in Mangaldan: the Old Mangaldan River, the Manguiragday River, the Angalacan River and the Paldakit River.

Demographics
Population census of Mangaldan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 15,841—    
1918 16,761+0.38%
1939 18,997+0.60%
1948 26,102+3.59%
1960 33,422+2.08%
1970 41,867+2.28%
1975 46,230+2.01%
1980 50,434+1.76%
1990 65,947+2.72%
1995 73,351+2.01%
2000 82,142+2.46%
2007 90,391+1.33%
2010 98,905+3.33%
2015 106,331+1.39%
2020 113,185+1.24%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [7] [8] [9][10]

Economy

Mangaldan celebrates its annual Pindang Festival along with its town fiesta during first week of March. The popular carabeef tapa (Filipino-style dried meat), locally known as Pindang is the One Town One Product (OTOP) of this municipality.[18] The municipality is also the home of the original makers of the famous delicacy – the Romana Peanut Brittle.

The town bagged the grand slam award when its inland body of water, the Angalacan River, was adjudged as the cleanest river in the entire province for the third time which was awarded in 2012.[19]

One of the major sources of revenues here are the thriving market place and the laboratories of renowned pharmaceutical companies that buttressed the coffer of this town.[20] The municipal government operates its slaughterhouse with a rated "double A" by the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) that guarantees the butchered meat as safe and clean.

In 2015, the annual budget of Mangaldan involves a total appropriation of Php 208, 527, 497.39, which would be the biggest for a first class town in Pangasinan.[21]

Government

Mangaldan, belonging to the fourth 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)[22]
Position Name
Congressman Christopher George Martin P. de Venecia
Mayor Mary Marilyn D. Lambino
Vice-Mayor Pedro A. Surdilla, Jr.
Councilors Joseph Emmanuel B. Cera
Maria Teresa M. Abalos
Joselito D. Quinto
Aldrin O. Soriano
Christopher G. Romero
Joel C. Meneses
Fernando Juan A. Cabrera
Juvy O. Frialde

Education

Private schools
  • Cherished Moments School
  • Santo Tomas Catholic School
  • Aura Vista Montessori and High School
  • Clarice Angels School
  • Golden Angels Educational Institute
  • The Right Formation School
  • Mangaldan Achievers Academy
  • Mangaldan Technical Institute
  • Metro-Dagupan Colleges
  • United Methodist Church Cinderella School

Public schools
  • Mangaldan National High School
  • Mangaldan Central School
  • Mangaldan Integrated School
  • David National High School
  • David Elementary School
  • Gueguesangen Integrated School
  • Anolid Elementary School
  • Embarcadero Elementary School
  • Maasin Elementary School
  • Don Gregorio I. Magno Elementary School
  • Macayug Elementary School
  • Salay Elementary School
  • Salaan Elementary School
  • Tebag Elementary School
  • Nibaliw Elementary School
  • Welcome Arch along Mangaldan-San Fabian Border
  • Mangaldan Centro and Townhall
  • Vicariate of Santo Tomas de Aquino, Parish of St. Thomas Aquinas
  • Junction, crossing along N55 and N242
  • Mangaldan Police Station
  • Rizal Avenue (N55 segment)
  • Rizal Statue at Mangaldan Plaza
  • Mangaldan Public Fountain

References
  1.  Municipality of Mangaldan | (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 25 May 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
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  18. Viray, Marla (27 June 2011). "Family stamps own brand on 'tapa'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
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  20. "P'NAN NEWS: Mangaldan is richer than other major towns". 4 December 2011.
  21. "DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014 OF MANGALDAN, PANGASINAN INVOLVING A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF P178,658,338.35 OPERATIVE IN ITS ENTIRETY | The Official Website of the Province of Pangasinan and its People". pangasinan.gov.ph. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
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