Mangaldan

Mangaldan
Municipality
Municipality of Mangaldan
Mangaldan poblacion
Anthem: Abante Mangaldan
Map of Pangasinan with Mangaldan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Mangaldan Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°04′12″N120°24′14″E / 16.07000°N 120.40389°E / 16.07000; 120.40389
Country	Philippines
Region	Ilocos Region
Province	Pangasinan
District	4th district
Founded	June 2, 1600
Barangays	30 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Bona Fe De Vera-Parayno
•  Vice Mayor	Mark Stephen D.V. Mejia
•  Representative	Christopher P. de Venecia
•  Municipal Council	Members Aldrin O. Soriano Fernando Juan A. Cabrera Joseph Emmanuel B. Cera Joselito D. Quinto Juvy O. Frialde Christopher G. Romero Joel C. Meneses Lovely Lian C. Maramba
•  Electorate	67,912 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	48.47 km2 (18.71 sq mi)
Elevation	7.0 m (23.0 ft)
Highest elevation	28 m (92 ft)
Lowest elevation	−3 m (−10 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	113,185
• Density	2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi)
•  Households	27,502
Demonym	Mangaldanian
Economy
•  Income class	1st municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	14.14 % (2021) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 334.1 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 831.7 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 280 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 136.1 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (CENPELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	2432
PSGC	015526000
IDD  :  area code	48.47
Native languages	Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog
Website	www.mangaldan.gov.ph

Mangaldan, officially the Municipality of Mangaldan (Pangasinan : Baley na Mangaldan; Ilocano : Ili ti Mangaldan; Tagalog : Bayan ng Mangaldan), is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 113,185 people. ^[3]

Etymology

There are four conflicting origins of the name Mangaldan: ^[5]

• The first theory suggests that a Spanish missionary asked locals for the name of the settlement. A local, misinterpreting the request as a query for water, responded with “manga-alay-adan,” which translates to “Adan is fetching.”
• The second theory implies that Mangaldan got its name from its first native chief Babaldan.
• The third theory posits that the town's name originated from the term “man-nga-ngal-ngalan,” which means “quarrel” in the local dialect. This name emerged from a custom where townspeople were free to gather mangoes from a large tree in the town center, leading to disputes as the fruit became scarce.
• According to Fr. Raymundo Suarez, OP, in his manuscript Apuntes Curiosos de Pangasinan, Mangaldan is derived from "alar" or "alad", meaning bamboo fence, which existed in the place. Either term is combined with "mang" and "an," and the penultimate "A" is dropped, resulting in "Mangaldan."

History

Mangaldan owns the distinction as the third town in Pangasinan to be founded by the Dominican missionaries. As early as 1591, Mangaldan already existed as a Spanish encomienda. Its foundation as a town is attributed to Juan Martinez de Santo Domingo, a former missionary of Pangasinan who died in Japan on March 19, 1618.

Mangaldan started as a "visita" of Calasiao and it remained as such until the Dominicans created it as an independent vicariate under the patronage of Saint Thomas Aquinas on June 2, 1600.

It is said that of all the people of Pangasinan, the Mangaldanians were the most difficult to convert. The greatest enemy of the missionaries in the town was a certain man named Casipit who tried to force them out of the town and even attempted to kill some of them. Yet, when he was converted by the first apostle, Fr. Pedro Soto, he became the principal propagator of the Faith. He contributed a great sum of money for the construction of the first church.

In the second half of the 19th century, Mangaldan was the richest town in the province. This was due to the famous irrigation system which the missionaries built within the confines of the town ^[6] causing its fertile fields to yield bountiful harvest of palay. Most outstanding in this gigantic task was Fr. Jose Torres who gave his life to bring it to completion in 1892.

The third church to be built in Mangaldan was completed in 1812 by Fr. Lorenzo Martin. It collapsed during the great earthquake of 16 March 1892, together with the big chapel in the cemetery. The construction of the convent dates back in 1747. The construction of the sixth and present church of Mangaldan was begun in 1942 by Fr. Juan Sison, and was completed 20 years later by Fr. Leon Bitanga.

During World War II, Mangaldan had an airstrip that was used by the American military.

Geography

Welcome Arch along Mangaldan-San Fabian Border

Mangaldan is located in the central part of Pangasinan. The Municipality is bordered by San Fabian on the north, Dagupan on the west, San Jacinto on the east and on the south, the municipalities of Mapandan and Santa Barbara.

Mangaldan is 219 kilometers (136 mi) from the national capital Manila, 23 kilometers (14 mi) from the provincial capital Lingayen, and 9 kilometers (5.6 mi)} from Dagupan.

Barangays

Mangaldan is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Alitaya
• Amansabina
• Anolid
• Banaoang
• Bantayan
• Bari
• Bateng
• Buenlag
• David
• Embarcadero
• Gueguesangen
• Guesang
• Guiguilonen
• Guilig
• Inlambo
• Lanas
• Landas
• Maasin
• Macayug
• Malabago
• Navaluan
• Nibaliw
• Osiem
• Palua
• Poblacion
• Pogo
• Salaan
• Salay
• Talogtog
• Tebag

Climate

Climate data for Mangaldan, Pangasinan
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	31 (88)	31 (88)	33 (91)	34 (93)	34 (93)	33 (91)	32 (90)	31 (88)	31 (88)	32 (90)	31 (88)	31 (88)	32 (90)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	21 (70)	21 (70)	23 (73)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	24 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	4.3 (0.17)	19.1 (0.75)	27.3 (1.07)	45.2 (1.78)	153.3 (6.04)	271.3 (10.68)	411.1 (16.19)	532 (20.9)	364.4 (14.35)	182.5 (7.19)	56.3 (2.22)	24.4 (0.96)	2,091.2 (82.3)
Average rainy days	3	2	3	5	14	17	22	23	21	13	7	4	134
Source: World Weather Online [7]

Rivers

There are four rivers in Mangaldan: the Old Mangaldan River, the Manguiragday River, the Angalacan River, and the Paldakit River.

Demographics

Population census of Mangaldan

Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1903 15,841 —     1918 16,761 +0.38% 1939 18,997 +0.60% 1948 26,102 +3.59% 1960 33,422 +2.08%	Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1970 41,867 +2.28% 1975 46,230 +2.01% 1980 50,434 +1.76% 1990 65,947 +2.72% 1995 73,351 +2.01%	Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2000 82,142 +2.46% 2007 90,391 +1.33% 2010 98,905 +3.33% 2015 106,331 +1.39% 2020 113,185 +1.24%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Economy

Rizal Avenue (N55 segment)

Mangaldan Public Market

Poverty incidence of Mangaldan

5 10 15 20 25 30 2006 22.70 2009 17.84 2012 12.51 2015 11.48 2018 8.98 2021 14.14 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

Mangaldan celebrates its annual Pindang Festival, along with its town fiesta, during the first week of March. The popular carabeef tapa (Filipino-style dried meat), locally known as Pindang is the One Town One Product (OTOP) of this municipality. ^[20] The municipality is also the home of the original makers of the famous delicacy – the Romana Peanut Brittle.

The town bagged the grand slam award when its inland body of water, the Angalacan River, was adjudged as the cleanest river in the entire province for the third time which was awarded in 2012. ^[21]

One of the major sources of revenues here are the thriving market place and the laboratories of renowned pharmaceutical companies that buttressed the coffer of this town. ^[22] The municipal government operates its slaughterhouse with a rated "double A" by the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) that guarantees the butchered meat as safe and clean.

In 2015, the annual budget of Mangaldan involved a total appropriation of ₱208,527,497.39, which was the biggest for a first-class municipality in Pangasinan. ^[23]

Government

Mangaldan Town Hall

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Mangaldan, belonging to the fourth 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

Elected officials of Mangaldan (2022–2025): ^[24]

• Mayor: Bona Fe De Vera-Parayno
• Vice-Mayor: Mark Stephen D.V. Mejia
• Councilors:
  • Aldrin O. Soriano
  • Fernando Juan A. Cabrera
  • Joseph Emmanuel B. Cera
  • Joselito D. Quinto
  • Juvy O. Frialde
  • Christopher G. Romero
  • Joel C. Meneses
  • Lovely Lian C. Maramba

Education

Mangaldan Central School

Private Primary and Secondary schools

• Aura Vista Montessori and High School
• Bethel Christian Learning Center
• Cherished Moments School
• Clarice Angels School
• Golden Angels Educational Institution
• Mangaldan Achievers Academy
• Mangaldan Technical Institute
• Metro-Dagupan Colleges
• Santo Tomas Catholic School
• The Right Formation School
• United Methodist Church Cinderella School

Public Primary schools

• Mangaldan Central School
• Alitaya Elementary School
• Anolid Elementary School
• Buenlag Elementary School
• David Elementary School
• Don Gregorio I. Magno Elementary School
• Dona Felisa Navarro Elementary School
• Embarcadero Elementary School
• Gueguesangen Integrated School
• Guesang Elementary School
• Lanas Elementary School
• Maasin Elementary School
• Macayug Elementary School
• Nibaliw Elementary School
• Osiem Elementary School
• Salaan Elementary School
• Salay Elementary School
• Talogtog Elementary School
• Tebag Elementary School.

Public Secondary schools

• David National High School
• Gueguesangen Integrated School
• Mangaldan Integrated School
• Mangaldan National High School

See also

• List of cities in the Philippines

References

1.   Municipality of Mangaldan | (DILG)
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 25 May 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
3. 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 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "A Glimpse in History". Official Website of the Municipality of Mangaldan. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
6. "Capital of Pangasinan: Mangaldan Church". 18 February 2008.
7. "Mangaldan, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 12 October 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 28 December 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. Viray, Marla (27 June 2011). "Family stamps own brand on 'tapa'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
21. "You are being redirected..."
22. "P'NAN NEWS: Mangaldan is richer than other major towns". 4 December 2011.
23. "DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014 OF MANGALDAN, PANGASINAN INVOLVING A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF P178,658,338.35 OPERATIVE IN ITS ENTIRETY | The Official Website of the Province of Pangasinan and its People". pangasinan.gov.ph. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
24. "2022 National and Local Elections". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 6 August 2022.

External links

• Official website
• Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
• Mangaldan at the Pangasinan Government Website
• Local Governance Performance Management System
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information