Bayambang, officially the Municipality of Bayambang (Pangasinan: Baley na Bayambang; Ilocano: Ili ti Bayambang; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bayambang), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census it has a population of 129,011.[4]
Bayambang | |
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| Municipality of Bayambang | |
Clockwise from top: Downtown area along Rizal Avenue, St. Vincent Ferrer Statue at Brgy. Bani, St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church, CSI Supermarket Bayambang, and Statue of Emilio Aguinaldo in front of the Municipal Hall. | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto: "Where the Best Things Happen" | |
| Anthem: Tawir ko, Aroen ko | |
Map of Pangasinan with Bayambang highlighted | |
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Bayambang Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 15°43′00″N 120°21′00″E / 15.71667°N 120.35°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | April 5, 1614[1] |
| Barangays | 77 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Mary Clare Judith Phyllis J. Quiambao |
| • Vice Mayor | Ian Camille C. Sabangan |
| • Representative | Maria Rachel J. Arenas |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 83,083 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 143.94 km2 (55.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[4] | |
• Total | 129,011 |
| • Density | 900/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| • Households | 30,730 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 19.40 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 488.8 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,660 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 427.2 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 518 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (CENPELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2423 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)75 |
| Native languages | Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
It previously included the municipalities of Bautista, Alcala, Santo Tomas, Rosales, Paniqui, Gerona and Camiling.[6] It was founded in the 16th century by Agalet, an Aeta.
Bayambang is the former seat of the 5th Capital of the Revolutionary Philippine Republic. It celebrates its Malangsi Fishtival (1st week of April, "Kalutan tan Gayaga ed Dalan"). Bayambang is the seat of the Pangasinan State University and the Colleges of Nursing and Education.
Etymology
editThe name of this town according to the legend, came from the name of a plant called "balangbang" (Bauhinia acuminata) which grew in abundance during the early days. "Culibangbang" leaves were used for bulalong Iloko or sinigang. The verdant hills of Bayambang were almost covered by these plants. The people made pickles out of them. As the years passed by these plants became extinct in the vicinity but the name "Bayambang", which sounds like an echo of the plant's name, was retained as the town designation.
Others believed that the name of the town came from the once numerous "Culibangbang" trees which were misunderstood as "Bayambang" by Spanish colonizers.[7]
Telbang (Erythrina variegata), also known as Bagbag in Ilokano and Dapdap in other dialects, was the original Bayambang. Bayambang is not a tree but actually a plant named Celosia.[8]
History
editBenaldo Gutierrez and Honorato Carungay claim Bayambang was founded in the early 16th century by an Aeta named Agalet. Bayambang was inside Inirangan and Hermosa but was re-located to Telbang and southern Poblacion in Old Bayambang.
In 1897, the first "Juez de Cuchillo" executed residents and burned houses. In November 1899 Emilio Aguinaldo designated Bayambang as the Pangasinan capital during the Japanese Regime and the seat of the short-lived Philippine Republic. It was captured by Gen. Arthur MacArthur of Tarlac on October 12, 1899. Jose P. Rizal visited Camiling, Tarlac's Leonor Rivera, since it was formerly a part of Bayambang. Antonio Luna built a camp in Bayambang. Dr. Diaz became Governor under the Japanese Imperial Government and held Office in Bayambang at the Eulogio Dauz residence (junction of Quezon Blvd. And M.H. Del Pilar streets).[clarification needed]
Bayambang was the seat of the UNESCO National Community Training Center. Gobernadorcillo Vicente Cayabyab was the first Chief Executive of the town during the Spanish Regime followed by Cabeza de Barangay Mauricio de Guzman. He was succeeded by Honorato Carungay Lorenzo Rodriguez, Julian Mananzan and later Saturnino Evaristo Dimalanta as president.
Lauriano Roldan became the first Civil Government President. He was succeeded by Alvino Garcia, Mateo Mananzan, Gavino de Guzman, Marciano Fajardo, Agustin Carungay, Emeterio Camacho and Enrique M. Roldan.
The Mayors were Gerundio Umengan, Leopoldo Aquino Sr., Ambrosio Gloria (appointed by the PCAU of the Army), Bernardo Lagoy, Leopoldo Aquino Sr. (reelected), Eligio C. Sagun (1952–1955), Don Numeriano Castro (appointed), Salvador F. Quinto (1956–1959), Miguel C. Matabang (1960–1963), Jaime P. Junio (1964–1986), Feliciano Casingal Jr. (OIC), Don Daniel Bato (OIC), Domingo Tagulao, Calixto B. Camacho, Leocadio C. De Vera Jr and Engr. Ricardo M. Camacho.
Dr. Cezar T. Quiambao is the incumbent Municipal Mayor.[7]
On April 5, 2014, in celebration of its 400th anniversary, Bayambang was declared winner of the Guinness World Record for the longest barbecue grill wherein an 8.106-kilometer-long (5.037 mi) interconnected grill pads simultaneously grilled 24,000 kilograms (53,000 lb) of tilapia, beating Turkey's 6.166 kilometers (3.831 mi).[9]
Cojuangco claim
editThe Cojuangco's Central Azucarera de Tarlac Realty Corporation (CAT) claims ownership of 386.8-hectare estate in 12 barangays in Bayambang, including the site of the 289-hectare (710-acre) Camp Gregg Military Reservation (declared on October 13, 1903, by the US colonial government, turned over to the Philippines on March 27, 1949, and particularly to the Bureau of Lands on September 29, 1949). The Alyansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luson (AMGL, Peasant Alliance in Central Luzon) opposed the Cojuancos.[10]
Geography
editBayambang is bounded on the north by Malasiqui, Camiling on the south, Bautista on the east and Urbiztondo on the west. Bayambang is the southernmost town in the province of Pangasinan. It is the gateway to Tarlac Province.
The town's terrain varies from rolling hills to plains. The climate is marked by a wet season from June to October and a dry season from November to May.
Bayambang is 40 kilometers (25 mi) from Lingayen and 179 kilometers (111 mi) from Manila.
The town's land area is 16,800 hectares (42,000 acres) that consists of the following:
- Total Agricultural Area: 12,225 hectares (30,210 acres)
- Total Residential Area: 278 hectares (690 acres)
- Total Commercial Area: 9.5 hectares (23 acres)
- Total Institutional Area: 68 hectares (170 acres)
- Forest reserve & Wild Parks: 2,059 hectares (5,090 acres)
- Total Industrial Area: 15.8 hectares (39 acres)
- Open Space: 2,134.7 hectares (5,275 acres)
Barangays
editBayambang is politically subdivided into 77 barangays,[11] 11 of which are urban barangays and 66 are rural barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Alinggan
- Amanperez
- Amancosiling Norte
- Amancosiling Sur
- Ambayat I
- Ambayat II
- Apalen
- Asin
- Ataynan
- Bacnono
- Balaybuaya
- Banaban
- Bani
- Batangcaoa
- Beleng
- Bical Norte
- Bical Sur
- Bongato East
- Bongato West
- Buayaen
- Buenlag 1st
- Buenlag 2nd
- Cadre Site
- Carungay
- Caturay
- Darawey (Tangal)
- Duera
- Dusoc
- Hermoza
- Idong
- Inanlorenza
- Inirangan
- Iton
- Langiran
- Ligue
- M. H. del Pilar
- Macayocayo
- Magsaysay
- Maigpa
- Malimpec
- Malioer
- Managos
- Manambong Norte
- Manambong Parte
- Manambong Sur
- Mangayao
- Nalsian Norte
- Nalsian Sur
- Pangdel
- Pantol
- Paragos
- Poblacion Sur
- Pugo
- Reynado
- San Gabriel 1st
- San Gabriel 2nd
- San Vicente
- Sancagulis
- Sanlibo
- Sapang
- Tamaro
- Tambac
- Tampog
- Tanolong
- Tatarac
- Telbang
- Tococ East
- Tococ West
- Warding
- Wawa
- Zone I (Poblacion)
- Zone II (Poblacion)
- Zone III (Poblacion)
- Zone IV (Poblacion)
- Zone V (Poblacion)
- Zone VI (Poblacion)
- Zone VII (Poblacion)
Climate
edit| Climate data for Bayambang, Pangasinan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (70) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 5.1 (0.20) |
11.6 (0.46) |
21.1 (0.83) |
27.7 (1.09) |
232.9 (9.17) |
350.8 (13.81) |
679.8 (26.76) |
733.1 (28.86) |
505 (19.9) |
176.6 (6.95) |
67.2 (2.65) |
17.7 (0.70) |
2,828.6 (111.38) |
| Average rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 142 |
| Source: World Weather Online (modelled/calculated data, not measured locally)[12] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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- Literacy rate: 92%
- Annual growth rate: 2.6%
- Per-capita income: PhP26,182.00
- Primary livelihood: farming, fishing
Economy
editPoverty incidence of Bayambang
5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
27.40 2009
24.17 2012
19.54 2015
13.88 2018
14.67 2021
19.40 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] |
Government
editLocal government
editIn accordance with the Local Government Code, Bayambang belongs to the third congressional district in 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. The mayor, vice mayor and councilors are elected directly by the people via an election held every three years.
Elected officials
editMembers of the Municipal Council (2022–2025):
- Mayor: Mary Clare Judith Phyllis J. Quiambao
- Vice-Mayor: Ian Camille C. Sabangan
- Councilors:
- Mylvin T. Junio
- Philip R. Dumalanta
- Benjamin Francisco S. de Vera
- Jose S. Ramos
- Amory M. Junio
- Gerardo D. Flores
- Martin E. Terrado II
- Levinson Nessus M. Uy
Culture
editBinasuan is a colorful and lively dance from Bayambang which illustrates the balancing skills of the dancers. The dancers gracefully maneuver glasses half-filled with rice wine which whirl and roll on the floor.
Fish "Buro" is originally made in barangay Bongato. This fermented rice delicacy is made of steamed rice, salt and freshwater fish (either carp, catfish, eel, gurami or "dalag"). Rice Crackers are made in barangay Sangcagulis and has become a popular merienda among the locals.
Tourism
editOn November 27, 2012, a half-million people witnessed the malangsi-fish festival including the "kalutan ed dalan" street grilling party. Pista’y Baley's theme is "Unified Bayambang, Progressive Bayambaguenos." Tourist attractions of Bayambang include:
- The Farmers parade displayed and corn husk products.[25]
- Bayambang District Hospital
- Drum Corp Philippines[26] (27th Lancers)
- Northern Plains Mansions
- CSI and Royal Malls
- Agno River Flood Control Project, Bacnono
- Rock Island Resort
- Mangabul lake
- St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church
- St. Vincent Ferrer Statue[27]
Healthcare
editThe Julius K. Quiambao Medical and Wellness Center under The Medical City is a 100-bed regional hospital which is departmentalized to provide Tertiary Level II health care with 250 medical experts. The six-story JKQ Medical building rises along Bayambang-San Carlos Road in Barangay Asin. It features eye care, women's healthcare, mental wellness with CT scan, 3D ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and cone beam computed tomography.[28]
References
edit- ^ About Bayambang
- ^ Municipality of Bayambang | (DILG)
- ^ "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 c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Bayambang". Archived from the original on August 11, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "About Bayambang | Municipality of Bayambang". www.bayambang.gov.ph. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ "Holy Family Parish". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ "Bayambang, Pangasinan now holds Guinness Record for "World's Longest Barbecue Grill"". Spot.ph. April 8, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "Cojuangcos grabbing historical lands in Bayambang, Pangasinan". Archived from the original on September 7, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ^ "Bayambang, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
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- ^ 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.
- ^ "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
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- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Malangsi Fishtival Draws Huge crowd | Municipality of Bayambang". www.bayambang.gov.ph. Archived from the original on February 8, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ http://dctc.webs.com/whoweare.htm[permanent dead link]
- ^ Abunda, Boy (April 16, 2019). "Bayambang makes it to Guinness Records". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Austria, Hilda (October 18, 2024). "First Lady inaugurates 100-bed hospital in Pangasinan town". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
External links
edit- Official website
- Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
- Bayambang at the Pangasinan Government Website Archived August 11, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information