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Asingan | |
|---|---|
 Asingan Municipal Hall | |
| Etymology: Saltbeds | |
OpenStreetMap | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Founded | 1782 |
| Barangays | (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlos F. Lopez Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Heidee G. Chua |
| • Representative | Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | voters (?) |
| Highest elevation | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Economy | |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | — |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| PSGC | PSGC unknown |
| Feast date | October 10 |
| Catholic diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Urdaneta |
| Patron saint | St. Louis Bertrand |
Asingan, officially the Municipality of Asingan (Pangasinan: Baley na Asingan; Ilocano: Ili ti Asingan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Asingan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,811 people. [3]
It is the hometown of President Fidel V. Ramos, the 12th President of the Philippines (1992–1998).
Geography
Barangays
Asingan is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[4] These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years.
- 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
| Climate data for Asingan, Pangasinan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °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) |
| Average low °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[5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [6] [7] [8] | ||
Economy
Government
Asingan, 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
The composition of the Municipal Government of Asingan as of June 30, 2022[9]
| Position | Name | Year Elected | Term No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative
(6th District) |
Marlyn L. Primicias Agabas | 2022 | 4 |
| Mayor | Engr. Carlos F. Lopez Jr. | 2019 | 2 |
| Vice Mayor | Heidee L. Ganigan-Chua | 2019 | 2 |
| Councilor | Athena Ira G. Chua | 2019 | 2 |
| Councilor | Marivic S. Robeniol | 2016 | 3 |
| Councilor | Johnny Mar A. Carig | 2019 | 2 |
| Councilor | Joselito V. Viray | 2019 | 2 |
| Councilor | Mel F. Lopez | 2016 | 3 |
| Councilor | Melchor J. Cardinez Sr. | 2016 | 3 |
| Councilor | Virgilio I. Amistad | 2022 | 4 |
| Councilor | Julio P. Dayag | 2022 | 1 |
| Councilor (ex-officio member) ABC President |
Leticia Dollente | - | - |
| Councilor (ex-officio member) SK President |
Fiel Xymond Cardinez | 2018 | 1 |
Notable personalities
- Fidel V. Ramos – 12th President of the Philippines (1992–1998)
- Leticia Ramos Shahani – Senator of the Philippines (1987–1998)
- Narciso Ramos – diplomat and father of President Fidel V. Ramos and Senator Leticia Ramos-Shahani. Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs during Marcos presidency.
- Retired General Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. – retired general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines under President Corazon C. Aquino and President Fidel V. Ramos. AFP Chief of Staff (2004–2009) under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Present Secretary of National Security Council under President Rodrigo Duterte.
- Colonel Vicente S. Santos Jr – founding president of Kapatiran ng mga Kawal na Makawikang Pilipino (KAKAMPI) and author of numerous military books and publications.
- Jhong Hilario- well-known TV personality of ABS-CBN and dancer. Current Councilor of the First District of Makati (1st District)
- Liza Soberano- well-known TV personality and teen actress of ABS-CBN.
References
- ^
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Asingan, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Halalan 2019 Philippine Election Results | ABS-CBN News". Archived from the original on 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Asingan.
- Asingan Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
- Asingan at the Pangasinan Government Website
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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- Philippine Census Information
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