Agno, Pangasinan

Agno
Municipality
Municipality of Agno
Presidencia Agno Pangasinan
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Map of Pangasinan with Agno highlighted
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Agno Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°06′58″N119°48′10″E / 16.116086°N 119.802683°E / 16.116086; 119.802683
Country	Philippines
Region	Ilocos Region
Province	Pangasinan
District	1st district
Founded	November 25, 1791 [1]
Barangays	17 (see Barangays)
Government   [2]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Gualberto R. Sison
•  Vice Mayor	Jonathan G. Doromal
•  Representative	Arthur F. Celeste
•  Municipal Council	Members Richard N. Raquel Kristine N. Feble Lorna N. Nivera Archimedes L. Bundal Jr. Edilberto C. Manalastas Obed N. Sison Elmo N. Nilo Charlie Dave C. Rosete
•  Electorate	20,368 voters (2022)
Area [3]
• Total	169.75 km2 (65.54 sq mi)
Elevation	43 m (141 ft)
Highest elevation	140 m (460 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [4]
• Total	29,947
• Density	180/km2 (460/sq mi)
•  Households	7,382
Economy
•  Income class	3rd municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	23.22 % (2021) [5]
•  Revenue	₱ 137.9 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 329.1 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 136.4 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 56.46 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Pangasinan 1 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	2408
PSGC	015501000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)75
Native languages	Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog Sambal
Website	www.agno.gov.ph

Agno, officially the Municipality of Agno (Pangasinan : Baley na Agno; Ilocano : Ili ti Agno; Sambal: Babali nin Agno; Tagalog : Bayan ng Agno), is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,947 people. ^[4]

Etymology

The name Agno was derived from a species of swamp tree called “Agno Casto”, a chaste tree used for medicinal concoctions to relieve pain and illness, that grew abundantly in the locality. In time, “Agno” was retained to become the name of the town.

History

Agno was formally organized into Municipality in 1791. During the Spanish regime and early part of the American era, Agno was part of the Province of Zambales, but upon enactment of Public Act No. 1004 dated November 30, 1903, of the Philippine Commission, the northern part of Zambales including Agno was annexed to the Province of Pangasinan.

Geography

The town is characterized by rolling terrain and rainfed rice fields. Near the poblacion, or town plaza, the road passes along the Mabini river or (Balincaguing River), which drains into the South China Sea further west. The town plaza is home to a centuries-old Roman Catholic church, as well as one of the first congregations of the Philippine Independent Church. The town shares borders with the town of Bani to the north, the town of Mabini and Alaminos to the east and with Burgos to the south. Contrary to popular belief, the Agno River do not pass this municipality.

Barangays

Agno is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. ^[6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Allabon
• Aloleng
• Bangan Oda
• Baruan
• Boboy
• Cayungnan
• Dangley
• Gayusan
• Macaboboni
• Magsaysay
• Namatucan
• Patar
• Poblacion East
• Poblacion West
• San Juan
• Tupa
• Viga

Climate

Climate data for Agno, 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)	368.0 (14.49)	306.6 (12.07)	310.6 (12.23)	215.7 (8.49)	70.3 (2.77)	31.1 (1.22)	1,766.5 (69.55)
Average rainy days	3	2	2	4	14	16	23	21	24	15	10	6	140
Source: World Weather Online [7]

Demographics

Population Census of Agno

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	6,169	—
1918	7,536	+1.34%
1939	9,533	+1.13%
1948	12,485	+3.04%
1960	13,424	+0.61%
1970	15,216	+1.26%
1975	16,011	+1.03%
1980	17,241	+1.49%
1990	21,197	+2.09%
1995	23,326	+1.81%
2000	25,077	+1.56%
2007	26,023	+0.51%
2010	27,508	+2.04%
2015	28,052	+0.37%
2020	29,947	+1.29%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8] [9] [10] [11]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Agno

10 20 30 40 2006 32.10 2009 28.35 2012 11.27 2015 16.61 2018 11.68 2021 23.22 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

The town's main livelihood is fishing and agriculture, although a number of her sons and daughters work as doctors, physical therapist, nurses, engineers, computer programmers and accountants in numerous countries around the globe. On top of that, the town produces successful teachers, policemen and policewomen, and lawyers.

During the summer months of April and May the town's market abounds with fresh fruits such as mangoes and duhat, as well as fresh catch such as tuna, flying fish, grouper, lobsters and other seafood.

Tourism

The town is home to natural attractions such as the Mabini river, the Umbrella Rocks in Sabangan, as well as several beaches, Agno Beach being the longest and most popular. There are several other beaches hidden along the coast such as the Macaboboni cove (which features a small cave) as well as a white beach in Barangay Gayusan. To the southern end of Agno Beach, one can dive from a two-story-high rock amidst crashing waves and end up in a beautiful coral garden below. Agno is 71 kilometres (44 mi) from Lingayen and 277 kilometres (172 mi) from Manila.

Culture

Main article: List of Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Agno, Pangasinan

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Agno, belonging to the first 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) ^[20]

Position	Name
Congressman	Arthur F. Celeste
Mayor	Gualberto R. Sison
Vice-Mayor	Jonathan G. Doromal
Councilors	Richard N. Raquel
	Kristine N. Feble
	Lorna N. Nivera
	Archimedes L. Bundal Jr.
	Edilberto C. Manalastas
	Obed N. Sison
	Elmo N. Nilo
	Charlie Dave C. Rosete

References

1. "Nana Nena ng Kawit". 21 July 2014.
2.   Municipality of Agno | (DILG)
3. "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.
4. Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
5. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
6. "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
7. "Agno, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
8. Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
9. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
10. 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.
11. "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
12. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
13. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
14. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
15. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
16. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
17. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
18. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
19. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
20. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 6, 2022.

External links

• Agno Profile at PhilAtlas.com
• Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
• Agno at the Pangasinan Government Website
• Local Governance Performance Management System
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Agno, Pangasinan website