Bonuan Gueset

Bonuan Gueset
Bonuan Gueset
	Barangay Bonuan Gueset Welcome Arch
	Bonuan Gueset Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 16°02′N120°20′E / 16.033°N 120.333°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Ilocos (Region I)
Province	Pangasinan
City	Dagupan
District	4th district of Pangasinan
Government
• Chairman	Capt. Manuel “Noel” B. Bumanglag
Area
• Total	2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Elevation	0.3 m (1 ft)
Population (2020)
• Total	25,390
• Density	10,000/km2 (26,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PHT)
ZIP code	2400
Dialing code	075

Last updated November 29, 2024

Bonuan Gueset, an urban barangay in Dagupan, is the most populated out of the 3,267 barangays in Region I with 25,390 persons based on 2020 Philippine Census.^[2] Located in the northern coast of Dagupan, Philippines, it is accounted for about 13.6% of the city's population. It is also one of the "Bonuan" barangays of which the world famous Bonuan Bangus (Milkfish) is homed.

History

Bonuan Gueset became a Barangay by a virtue Republic Act No. 170, authored by Speaker Eugenio Perez. It was signed into law by President Sergio Osmeña Sr. on June 20, 1934.

Gen. Douglas MacArthur Luzon Landing

On this shore, known as Blue Beach in Bonuan Gueset, the first combat troops of the sixth army of the United States of America under the command of General Douglas MacArthur landed on 9 January 1945 to liberate the island of Luzon, thus fulfilling his famous promise to the Filipino people: 'I shall return'. ^[3]

Geography

Bonuan Gueset lies along the northern coastal borders of Dagupan. It is deadlocked by bodies of water with only the North Eastern margin as its inland flank. Dagupan's main river channel, Pantal River which passes by the Western margin of Bonuan, drains into Lingayen Gulf. Bonuan is connected to downtown Dagupan by Dawel Bridge which transects Dawel River, a tributary to Pantal River. Much of the fishpond nestled within Bonuan is located in Bonuan Gueset. It is bounded by Barangay Pantal in South and Barangay Bonuan Binloc in North East. It is also a passageway to come up in San Fabian, Pangasinan. Many travelers to North from Dagupan and nearby towns take a shortcut in Bonuan & Bonuan Gueset as its entrance.

Landmarks & Tourist Attractions

Aside from being notably the largest barangay in the region, it is also known for being the location of many prominent and historical parks and landmarks in Dagupan. The Parks include the Tondaligan People's Park, Japan-Philippine Friendship Garden, and Pangasinan Phil. Veteran's Park Gen. Mac Arthur Statue's site.

Facing Lingayen Gulf, Tondaligan Beach - an urban beach park complex flocked by tourists and patronized by locals - offers numerous amenities. The extensive Tondaligan baywalk, dubbed as the longest in the region, is a prominent feature along the Bonuan shore wherein cyclists can enjoy biking and savor Lingayen Gulf's picturesque view.^[4]

Numerous gated communities also dot the barangay to cater to the city's suburban housing needs. Premier class gated neighborhood such as San Marino Place is situated at the barangay's main entry point, with most of its land were reclaimed beside the Dawel river banks. The biggest gated community in the city - Tondaligan Blue Beach Subdivision - is situated near the historic coast of Bonuan Blue Beach. Smaller but decent communities are also present such as Maramba Bankers Village and White Plains Subdivision, among others.

Government Center

There are also several Government establishments located in Bonuan Gueset, namely: The Central Bank of the Philippines, PAGASA, Justice Hall, Dagupan City Jail, and the Delta Camp of the Philippine Navy.

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[1] "Bumanglag dethrones Mejia in Bonuan Gueset".

[2] "Census Population and Housing".

[3] "Luzon Landing General Douglas MacArthur statue and plaque at Dagupan".

[4] "Villar impressed with Dagupan's Tondaligan Baywalk, "It's like I'm in another country"". Manila Bulletin .

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