Infanta, Pangasinan

Infanta
Infanta
Municipality
	Municipality of Infanta
	Downtown area
	Flag Seal
	Map of Pangasinan with Infanta highlighted
	OpenStreetMap
	Infanta Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 15°49′15″N119°54′30″E / 15.82083°N 119.90833°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Ilocos Region
Province	Pangasinan
District	1st district
Founded	October 4, 1876
Barangays	13 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Marvin M. Martinez
• Vice Mayor	Virgilio F. Vallarta
• Representative	Arnold D. Celeste
• Municipal Council	Members
• Electorate	17,534 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	254.29 km2 (98.18 sq mi)
Highest elevation	163 m (535 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	26,242
• Density	100/km2 (270/sq mi)
• Households	6,460
Economy
• Income class	3rd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	12.78% (2018)
• Revenue	₱ 150.8 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 399.8 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 136.2 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 123.6 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Pangasinan 1 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	2412
PSGC	015520000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)75
Native languages	Pangasinan; Sambal; Ilocano; Tagalog
Website	infantapangasinan.gov.ph

Last updated January 24, 2024

Infanta, officially the Municipality of Infanta (Pangasinan : Baley na Infanta; Ilocano : Ili ti Infanta; Sambal : Babali nin Infanta; Filipino : Bayan ng Infanta), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,242 people.^[3]

Etymology

Infanta got its name from a word that means "young," as it was an "offspring" created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales.^[5]

History

On October 4, 1876, Infanta, originally a barrio, was created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales to become an independent municipality by virtue of a Superior Decree by the Spanish colonial government.^[5] Infanta was repopulated by the Ilocano settlers from Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

On November 20, 1903, Infanta was separated from Zambales and was annexed to Pangasinan by virtue of Act No. 1004.^[6]

Geography

Barangays

Infanta is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Bamban
Batang
Bayambang
Cato
Doliman
Patima
Maya
Nangalisan
Nayom
Pita
Poblacion
Potol
Babuyan

Climate

Climate data for Infanta, 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^[7]

Demographics

Population census of Infanta
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	3,546	—
1918	5,613	+3.11%
1939	5,453	−0.14%
1948	5,379	−0.15%
1960	7,582	+2.90%
1970	10,469	+3.28%
1975	11,336	+1.61%
1980	12,323	+1.68%
1990	16,149	+2.74%
1995	18,839	+2.93%
2000	20,632	+1.97%
2007	23,731	+1.95%
2010	23,455	−0.42%
2015	24,584	+0.90%
2020	26,242	+1.29%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority ^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11]

The largest number of people of Infanta are Sambals, generally speak Pangasinan, Sambal, and Ilocano.

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Infanta

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority ^[12]^[13]
^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]

Government

Local government

Infanta, 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
(2019–2022)^[19]
Position	Name
Congressman	Arnold F. Celeste
Mayor	Marvin M. Martinez
Vice-Mayor	Virgilio F. Vallarta
Councilors	Jerome N. Melanio
	Luz M. Daragay
	Luis M. Madarang
	Alex M. Maniago Jr.
	Erdolfa A. Soriano
	Yolanda K. Legaspi
	Efren C. Millora
	Remedios M. Navajas

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References

↑ Municipality of Infanta | (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.
1 2 Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
1 2 "Infanta". The Official Website of the Province of Pangasinan. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
↑ Act No. 1004 (20 November 1903), "An Act Annexing the Northern Part of the Province of Zambales to the Province of Pangasinan and Providing That the Southern Part Thereof Shall Continue as Separate Province Under the Name of Zambales", Senate of the Philippines Legislative Digital Resources, retrieved July 8, 2023
↑ "Infanta, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
↑ 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.
↑ 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.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
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↑ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 6, 2022.

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[1] Municipality of Infanta | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "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.

[PSA20–01-3] 1 2 Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[4] "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

[history-5] 1 2 "Infanta". The Official Website of the Province of Pangasinan. Retrieved July 8, 2023.

[6] Act No. 1004 (20 November 1903), "An Act Annexing the Northern Part of the Province of Zambales to the Province of Pangasinan and Providing That the Southern Part Thereof Shall Continue as Separate Province Under the Name of Zambales", Senate of the Philippines Legislative Digital Resources, retrieved July 8, 2023

[met_norms-7] "Infanta, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 26 September 2015.

[PSA15–01-8] Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–01-9] 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.

[NSO07-01-10] 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.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[LWUA-PopulationData-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] "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 6, 2022.

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v t e Province of Pangasinan
Lingayen (capital) San Carlos City (largest city)
Municipalities	Agno Aguilar Alcala Anda Asingan Balungao Bani Basista Bautista Bayambang Binalonan Binmaley Bolinao Bugallon Burgos Calasiao Dasol Infanta Labrador Laoac Lingayen Mabini Malasiqui Manaoag Mangaldan Mangatarem Mapandan Natividad Pozorrubio Rosales San Fabian San Jacinto San Manuel San Nicolas San Quintin Santa Barbara Santa Maria Santo Tomas Sison Sual Tayug Umingan Urbiztondo Villasis
Component cities	Alaminos San Carlos Urdaneta
Independent component city	Dagupan (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Pangasinan by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)
Barangays	See: List of barangays in Pangasinan