Alaminos, Pangasinan
Alaminos | |
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Component city | |
City of Alaminos | |
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Nickname(s): Home of the Hundred Islands | |
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Alaminos Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 16°09′19″N 119°58′51″E / 16.155314°N 119.980769°ECoordinates: 16°09′19″N 119°58′51″E / 16.155314°N 119.980769°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Ilocos Region |
Province | Pangasinan |
District | 1st district |
Founded | 1744 |
Cityhood | March 28, 2001 |
Named for | Juan Alaminos y Vivar |
Barangays | 39 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
• Mayor | Arth Bryan C. Celeste |
• Vice Mayor | Jose Antonio Miguel Y. Perez |
• Representative | Arnold D. Celeste |
• City Council | show
Members |
• Electorate | 56,863 voters (2019) |
Area | |
• Total | 164.26 km2 (63.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
Highest elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census) [4] | |
• Total | 99,397 |
• Density | 610/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
• Households | 21,410 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 4th city income class |
• Poverty incidence | 12.39% (2015)[5] |
• Revenue | ₱477,774,464.01 (2016) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Pangasinan 1 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 1) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 2404 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)75 |
Climate type | tropical monsoon climate |
Native languages | Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog |
Website | www |
Alaminos, officially the City of Alaminos (Pangasinan: Siyudad na Alaminos; Ilocano: Siudad ti Alaminos; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Alaminos), is a 4th class component city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines, and is known for being the home of the Hundred Islands National Park, which is composed of 124 islands and is located off the coast of Barangay Lucap. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 99,397 people. [4] The city was named after Juan Alaminos y de Vivar, former Governor-General of the Philippines.
The Alaminos Airport is currently being built near the city to service the local area.[6]
History[]
Alaminos was formerly part of Bolinao, known as Barrio Casborran, formerly the part of Zambales. In 1747, it became an independent town.[7]
The Communist Party of the Philippines was founded by Jose Maria Sison in the remote barangay of Dulacac on December 26, 1968.[8]
Alaminos was badly hit in May 2009 by Typhoon Emong which damaged many houses in the city, including the roof of the main church. Due to this, several organizations had requested donations and aid to help in restoring the town back to its former self.[9]
Cityhood[]
By virtue of Republic Act 9025, signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 5, 2001, Alaminos was converted into a city after 85% of the voters favored the ratification in a plebiscite held on March 28, 2001.[7][10]
Geography[]
Barangays[]
Alaminos City is politically subdivided into 39 barangays.
- Alos
- Amandiego
- Amangbangan
- Balangobong
- Balayang
- Bisocol
- Bolaney
- Baleyadaan
- Bued
- Cabatuan
- Cayucay
- Dulacac
- Inerangan
- Landoc
- Linmansangan
- Lucap
- Maawi
- Macatiw
- Magsaysay
- Mona
- Palamis
- Pandan
- Pangapisan
- Poblacion
- Pocal-Pocal
- Pogo
- Polo
- Quibuar
- Sabangan
- San Antonio
- San Jose
- San Roque
- San Vicente
- Santa Maria
- Tanaytay
- Tangcarang
- Tawintawin
- Telbang
- Victoria
Climate[]
hideClimate data for Alaminos | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °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) |
Average low °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 rainfall 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 (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[11] |
Demographics[]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 11,834 | — |
1918 | 14,353 | +1.29% |
1939 | 19,960 | +1.58% |
1948 | 26,240 | +3.09% |
1960 | 30,250 | +1.19% |
1970 | 38,773 | +2.51% |
1975 | 42,496 | +1.86% |
1980 | 47,715 | +2.34% |
1990 | 59,363 | +2.21% |
1995 | 65,130 | +1.75% |
2000 | 73,448 | +2.61% |
2007 | 79,788 | +1.15% |
2010 | 85,025 | +2.34% |
2015 | 89,708 | +1.03% |
2020 | 99,397 | +2.04% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [12] [13] [14] |
Economy[]
Poverty Incidence of Alaminos | |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20] |
Media[]
AM Stations:
FM Stations:
- 99.3 Spirit FM (Catholic Media Network)
- 100.1 Radyo Natin (Manila Broadcasting Company)
- 102.7 Big Sound FM (Vanguard Radio Network)
Cable & Satellite TV Providers
Festivals[]
The Galila Hundred Islands Festival is held from March 16 to March 21 every year.[21][22] Galila means “come” in the vernacular, and the festival includes the 100 Islands Adventure Race.
Sister cities[]
Images[]
Welcome sign
Alaminos City Hall (Poblacion)
Legislative Building (Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall)
Colegio San Jose de Alaminos (Poblacion)
Cathedral of Saint Joseph (Poblacion)
Remote view of Alaminos City skyline
References[]
- ^ City of Alaminos | (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.
- ^ https://elevation.maplogs.com/poi/alaminos_pangasinan_philippines.289822.html.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2009-09-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Local History". www.alaminoscity.gov.ph. City of Alaminos Pangasinan. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Joma Sison recalls birth of CPP in Alaminos - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos Archived 2014-12-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ""Emong" wreaks havoc in Western Pangasinan". Sunday Punch - Pangasinan's News Leader. May 10, 2009. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 9025 - An Act Converting The Municipality Of Alaminos, Province Of Pangasinan Into A Component City To Be Known As The City Of Alaminos". www.officialgazette.gov.ph. Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. 5 March 2001. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Alaminos, Philippines: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ Galila Hundred Islands Festival
- ^ "Gali-La Alaminians".
- ^ "Alaminos donates goods in Marikina". Balita. September 2009. Archived from the original on 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2015-02-20.
External links[]
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