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Asingan

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Asingan
Municipality
Municipality of Asingan
Asingan Municipal Hall
Asingan Municipal Hall
Official seal of Asingan
Seal
Etymology: Saltbeds
Map of Pangasinan with Asingan highlighted
Map of Pangasinan with Asingan highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Asingan
Asingan is located in Philippines
Asingan
Asingan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°00′08″N 120°40′10″E / 16.002333°N 120.669508°E / 16.002333; 120.669508
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvincePangasinan
District 6th district
Founded1782
Barangays‹The template Comma-separated entries is being considered for merging.› 18 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorCarlos F. Lopez Jr.
 • Vice MayorHeidee G. Chua
 • RepresentativeMarlyn L. Primicias-Agabas
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Athena Ira G. Chua
  • Joselito V. Viray
  • Johnny Mar A. Carig
  • Christian Benedict D.C. Robeniol
  • Melchor O. Cardinez, Jr.
  • Virgilio I. Amistad
  • Mark E. Abella
  • Gilbert S. Piso
 • Electorate40,713 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
66.64 km2 (25.73 sq mi)
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Highest elevation
66 m (217 ft)
Lowest elevation
32 m (105 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
58,349
 • Density875.6/km2 (2,268/sq mi)
 • Households
15,331
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Revenue₱ 239.8 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 781.5 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 220.1 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 227.5 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityPangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2439
PSGC
0105506000
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

Asingan, officially the Municipality of Asingan (Pangasinan: Baley na Asingan; Ilocano: Ili ti Asingan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Asingan), is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 58,349 people.[4]

It was the hometown of President Fidel V. Ramos, the 12th President of the Philippines from 1992–1998.

Etymology

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According to historian Francisco Malala, the name of Asingan originated from an early encounter where visitors exclaimed "Naasing kayo," an Ilocano phrase meaning "you are hostile," referring yo locals who resisted outsiders in the area.[5]

History

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Asingan traces its origins to the Spanish colonial period through early Dominican missionary efforts in the Caboloan (present-day Pangasinan). Around 1600, missionaries founded the San Bartolome de Agno mission in 1687 near present-day San Manuel, followed by the San Luis Beltran de Sinapog mission in 1698 in the area that is now Asingan along the Sinapog River. Following a 1719 attack on the San Bartolome mission by mountain residents, survivors and friars sought refuge at San Luis Beltran. The establishment of a town was granted by the Governor-General in 1733, and the settlement eventually became Asingan in 1802. During the 1762 revolts against Spain, Asingan and Binmaley remained loyal, serving as a sanctuary for endangered Dominican friars and earning the town the title of "Most Noble and Most Loyal Asingan."

Central to the town's history is the Asingan Catholic Church, which has withstood numerous calamities, insurrections, and earthquakes over the centuries. On March 16, 1892, an earthquake left the structure with horizontal cracks, though it remained functional for worship. During the Philippine Revolution in 1898, revolutionary forces under General Francisco Makabulos captured the area, during which the local convent, then considered as the largest in eastern Pangasinan, was burned down by a Katipunero named Agustin Alejo.

On October 8, 1903, during the subsequent American colonial period, the town of San Manuel and barrio San Andres in Tayug were annexed to Asingan, by virtue of Act No. 931.[6] San Manuel was later separated as a re-established municipality on October 31, 1906.[7]

A powerful earthquake on July 16, 1990 struck the municipality, causing damage especially to the church.[5]

Geography

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Asingan is situated 52.78 kilometres (32.80 mi) from the provincial capital Lingayen, and 191.19 kilometres (118.80 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

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Asingan is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[8] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Ariston East
  • Ariston West
  • Bantog
  • Baro
  • Bobonan
  • Cabalitian
  • Calepaan
  • Carosucan Norte
  • Carosucan Sur
  • Coldit
  • Domanpot
  • Dupac
  • Macalong
  • Palaris
  • Poblacion East
  • Poblacion West
  • San Vicente Este
  • San Vicente Weste
  • Sanchez
  • Sobol
  • Toboy

Climate

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Climate data for Asingan, Pangasinan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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[9]

Demographics

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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+0.17%
2024 58,349+0.22%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Asingan (%)

5
10
15
20
25
30
2000
20.23
2003
17.23
2006
22.20
2009
20.38
2012
10.57
2015
9.40
2018
10.42
2021
15.66
2023
9.68

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]

Government

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Local government

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Asingan is part of the sixth congressional district of the province of Pangasinan. It 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

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The composition of the Municipal Government of Asingan as of June 30, 2025[24]

Municipal Government of Asingan
Position Name Year Elected Term No.
Representative

(6th District)

 Marlyn L. Primicias Agabas 2022 5
Mayor Engr. Carlos F. Lopez Jr. 2019 3
Vice Mayor Heidee L. Ganigan-Chua 2019 3
Councilor Athena Ira G. Chua 2019 3
Councilor Joselito V. Viray 2019 3
Councilor Johnny Mar A. Carig 2019 3
Councilor Christian Benedict D.C. Robeniol 2025 1
Councilor Melchor O. Cardinez, Jr. 2025 1
Councilor Virgilio I. Amistad 2022 5
Councilor Mark E.

Abella

 2025 4
Councilor Gilbert S. Piso 2025 1
Councilor
(ex-officio member)
ABC President		 Herminio C. Alcantara, Jr. 2023 1
Councilor
(ex-officio member)
SK President		 Napthali Magiting P. Bernabe 2023 1

Culture

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Kankanen Festival

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On April 13, 2024, Mayor Carlos Lopez Jr. led the town's annual "Kankanen Festival" with the 21 barangays serving 464 bilaos of rice cakes made from glutinous rice.[25]

Education

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There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public elementary and high schools. These are Asingan I Schools District Office, and Asingan II Schools District Office.[26]

Primary and elementary schools

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  • Ariston Este Elementary School
  • Ariston-Bantog Elementary School
  • Bobonan Elementary School
  • Carosucan Adventist Multigrade School
  • Carosucan East Elementary School
  • Carosucan Norte Elementary School
  • Carosucan Sur Elementary School
  • Domanpot Elementary School
  • Don H. Velasco Community School
  • Don Teodorico Bauzon Elementary School
  • Lightbearers Learning Center
  • Narciso R. Ramos Elementary School SPED Center
  • North Central School
  • Palaris Elementary School
  • San Vicente Este Elementary School
  • Sanchez-Cabalitian Elementary School
  • Sir Mosesnar School
  • Sobol Elementary School
  • Teofilo Gante Elementary School
  • Toboy Elementary School

Secondary schools

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  • Angela Valdez Ramos National High School
  • Ariston-Bantog National High School
  • Calepaan Integrated School
  • Carosucan Norte National High School
  • Carosucan Sur National High School
  • Luciano Millan National High School
  • San Vicente West Integrated School
  • Toboy National High School

Notable personalities

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References

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  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. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "History of Asingan". Municipality of Asingan. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ Act No. 931 (October 8, 1903), An Act Reducing the Thirty-seven Municipalities of the Province of Pangasinan to Twenty-five, retrieved August 31, 2026
  7. ↑ Act No. 1556 (October 31, 1906), An Act Increasing the Number of Municipalities in the Province of Pangasinan From Thirty-two to Forty-one, by Reconstituting Certain Municipalities in Said Province, and Giving to Each the Territory Which It Comprised Prior to the Passage of Act Numbered Nine Hundred and Thirty-one, retrieved August 31, 2026
  8. ↑ "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Asingan, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  10. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  11. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  12. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  13. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  14. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 3, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  17. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 11, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  18. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016. Archived from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  22. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  23. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. February 6, 2026. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Halalan 2019 Philippine Election Results | ABS-CBN News". Archived from the original on March 17, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  25. ↑ Inigo, Liezle (April 13, 2024). "Pangasinan town holds Kankanen Festival". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
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