Asingan, Pangasinan
| Asingan | ||
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 Map of Pangasinan showing the location of Asingan | ||
.svg.png)  Asingan Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 16°00′N 120°40′E / 16.000°N 120.667°ECoordinates: 16°00′N 120°40′E / 16.000°N 120.667°E | ||
| Country |
 Philippines | |
| Region | Ilocos (Region I) | |
| Province | Pangasinan | |
| District | 6th district of Pangasinan | |
| Barangays | 21 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Heidee L. Ganigan-Chua (Independent) | |
| • Vice Mayor | Carlos F. Lopez Jr. (Nationalist People's Coalition) | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 66.64 km2 (25.73 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 56,353 | |
| • Density | 850/km2 (2,200/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 2439 | |
| Dialing code | 75 | |
| Income class | 2nd class; partially urban | |
| Website | www.asingan.gov.ph | |
Asingan (Pangasinan: Baley na Asingan; Ilocano: Ili ti Asingan), is a second class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 56,353 people.[3]
It is the hometown of President Fidel V. Ramos, the 12th President of the Philippines (1992–1998).
Barangays
Asingan is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.[2]
- Ariston East
- Ariston West
- Bantog
- Baro
- Bobonan
- Cabalitian
- Calepaan
- Carosucan Norte
- Carosucan Sur
- Coldit
- Domanpot
- Dupac
- Macalong
- Palaris
- Poblacion East
- Poblacion West
- San Vicente Este
- San Vicente Weste
- Sanchez
- Sobol
- Toboy
Demographics
| Population Census of Asingan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 43,704 | — |
| 1995 | 46,647 | +1.23% |
| 2000 | 51,225 | +2.03% |
| 2007 | 54,092 | +0.75% |
| 2010 | 56,353 | +1.50% |
| 2015 | 57,355 | +0.34% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Municipal Government
The current municipal mayor of Asingan is Heidee L. Ganigan- Chua and vice mayor Carlos F. Lopez, Jr. There are elected 8 Sangguniang Bayan Members.
Sangguniang Bayan of Asingan (2016–2019)
- Mayor: Heidee L. Ganigan- Chua
- Vice Mayor: Carlos F. Lopez, Jr.
Municipal Councilors:
- Hon. Joshua V. Viray
- Hon. Mel F. Lopez
- Hon. Marivic S. Robeniol
- Hon. Dolores A. Tabin
- Hon. Evangeline P. Dorao
- Hon. Virgilio I. Amistad
- Hon. Melchor J. Cardinez, Sr.
- Hon. Mark E. Abella
- Hon. Lamberto G. Sison- Liga ng mga Barangay Municipal President
Climate
| Climate data for Asingan, Pangasinan | |||||||||||||
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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) |
32 (90) |
34 (93) |
35 (95) |
34 (93) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
32.3 (90.4) |
| Average low °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) |
23.2 (73.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 13.6 (0.535) |
10.4 (0.409) |
18.2 (0.717) |
15.7 (0.618) |
178.4 (7.024) |
227.9 (8.972) |
368 (14.49) |
306.6 (12.071) |
310.6 (12.228) |
215.7 (8.492) |
70.3 (2.768) |
31.1 (1.224) |
1,766.5 (69.548) |
| Average rainy days | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 140 |
| Source: World Weather Online[5] | |||||||||||||
Notable Asinganians
- Narciso Ramos - diplomat and father of President Fidel V. Ramos. Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
- General Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. - General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines under President Corazon C. Aquino and President Fidel V. Ramos. AFP Chief of Staff (2004–2009)
- Colonel Vicente S. Santos Jr - founding president of Kapatiran ng mga Kawal na Makawikang Pilipino (KAKAMPI) and author of numerous military books and publications.
- Jhong Hilario- well-known TV personality of ABS-CBN and dancer.
- Liza Soberano- well-known ABS-CBN Teen Actress and singer.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ↑ "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ↑ "Asingan, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
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