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{{Short description|Municipality in Pangasinan, Philippines}}
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| leader_name = Maria Theresa R. Peralta
| leader_name = Maria Theresa R. Peralta
| leader_title1 = [[Vice Mayor]]
| leader_title1 = [[Vice Mayor]]
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'''{{PH wikidata|name}}''', officially the '''{{PH wikidata|official_name}}''' ({{lang-pag|Baley na {{PH wikidata|name}}}}; {{lang-ilo|Ili ti {{PH wikidata|name}}}}; {{lang-tgl|Bayan ng {{PH wikidata|name}}}}), is a {{PH wikidata|income_class_ordinal}} [[{{PH wikidata|settlement_text}} of the Philippines|{{PH wikidata|settlement_text}}]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of {{PH wikidata|province}}, {{PH wikidata|country}}. According to the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}}, it has a population of {{PH wikidata|population_total}} people.{{PH census|current}}
'''Balungao''', officially the '''Municipality of Balungao''' ({{langx|pag|Baley na Balungao}}; {{langx|ilo|Ili ti Balungao}}; {{langx|tl|Bayan ng Balungao}}), is a 4th class [[municipality of the Philippines|municipality]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of [[Pangasinan]], [[Philippines]]. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,004 people.{{PH census|current}}


The town is located in the south-eastern part of the province bordering the province of [[Nueva Ecija]] to the south. Balungao is partially urban community with an area of {{convert|7325|ha}}.<ref name=PSGC>{{cite web|title=Province: PANGASINAN |url=http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/province.asp?regName=REGION+I+%28Ilocos+Region%29&regCode=01&provCode=015500000&provName=PANGASINAN |work=PSGC Interactive |publisher=National Statistical Coordination Board |accessdate=26 November 2012 |location=Makati, Philippines |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114165526/http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/province.asp?regName=REGION+I+%28Ilocos+Region%29&regCode=01&provCode=015500000&provName=PANGASINAN |archivedate=14 November 2012 }}</ref>
The town is located in the south-eastern part of the province bordering the province of [[Nueva Ecija]] to the south. Balungao is {{convert|59|km}} from [[Lingayen]] and {{convert|175|km}} from [[Manila]]. Balungao is partially urban community with an area of {{convert|7325|ha}}.<ref name=PSGC>{{cite web|title=Province: PANGASINAN |url=http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/province.asp?regName=REGION+I+%28Ilocos+Region%29&regCode=01&provCode=015500000&provName=PANGASINAN |work=PSGC Interactive |publisher=National Statistical Coordination Board |accessdate=26 November 2012 |location=Makati, Philippines |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114165526/http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/province.asp?regName=REGION+I+%28Ilocos+Region%29&regCode=01&provCode=015500000&provName=PANGASINAN |archivedate=14 November 2012 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
===Early settlers===
===Early settlers===
The town of Balungao were first inhabited by nomadic people from the Ilocos region who found their way to the area through [[San Fabian, Pangasinan]]. They were farmers looking for places to settle down, engaging in agriculture to survive. Its origin is evident in the fact that Balungao is one of the [[Ilocano language|Ilocano-speaking]] towns in the province where the primary language is the [[Pangasinan language|Pangasinense]].<ref name="Historical"/>
The town of Balungao were first inhabited by nomadic people from the Ilocos region who found their way to the area through [[San Fabian, Pangasinan]]. They were farmers looking for places to settle down, engaging in agriculture to survive. Its origin is evident in the fact that Balungao is one of the [[Ilocano language|Ilocano-speaking]] towns in the province where the primary language is the [[Pangasinan language|Pangasinense]].<ref name="Historical"/> Some Tagalogs from Bulacan & south Nueva Ecija even stayed for living.


===Foundation===
===Foundation===
Balungao was originally called ''Panaclaban'' and was a part of [[Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija|Cuyapo]] town in the adjacent province of [[Nueva Ecija]] till the latter part of 18th century. It was annexed to the town of [[Rosales, Pangasinan]] in the early part of 19th century because of its geographic location. It officially became an independent municipality in 1815.<ref name="Historical"/>
Balungao was originally called ''Panaclaban'' and was a part of [[Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija|Cuyapo]] town in the adjacent province of [[Nueva Ecija]] until the latter part of 18th century. It was annexed to the town of [[Rosales, Pangasinan]] (then a town of Nueva Ecija) in the early part of 19th century because of its geographic location. It officially became an independent municipality in 1815,<ref name="Historical"/> and it was transferred to Pangasinan along with Rosales.


On April 25, 1993, Balungao Mayor Jose C. Peralta was assassinated while he was attending mass with his family at the local church.<ref>{{cite news|title=Town mayor shot|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FOhMAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3QoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6626%2C3652962|access-date=November 13, 2021|work=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=April 26, 1993|page=3}}</ref>
On April 25, 1993, Balungao Mayor Jose C. Peralta was assassinated {{Why|date=November 2022}} while he was attending Mass with his family at the local church.<ref>{{cite news|title=Town mayor shot|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FOhMAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3QoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6626%2C3652962|access-date=November 13, 2021|work=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=April 26, 1993|page=3}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
===Barangays===
===Barangays===
Balungao is politically subdivided into 20 [[barangay]]s. These barangays are headed by elected officials: [[Barangay Captain]], [[Sangguniang Barangay|Barangay Council]], whose members are called [[Barangay Kagawad|Barangay Councilors]]. All are elected every three years.
Balungao is politically subdivided into 20 [[barangay]]s. Each barangay consists of [[purok]]s and some have [[sitios]].

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*Angayan Norte
*Angayan Norte
*Angayan Sur
*Angayan Sur
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| Mar precipitation mm = 129.7
| Mar precipitation mm = 129.7
| Apr precipitation mm = 141.1
| Apr precipitation mm = 141.1
| May precipitation mm = 248.2
| May precipitation mm = 248.2
| Jun precipitation mm = 165
| Jun precipitation mm = 165
| Jul precipitation mm = 185.3
| Jul precipitation mm = 185.3
| Aug precipitation mm = 161.9
| Aug precipitation mm = 161.9
| Sep precipitation mm = 221.4
| Sep precipitation mm = 221.4
| Oct precipitation mm = 299.5
| Oct precipitation mm = 299.5
| Nov precipitation mm = 199
| Nov precipitation mm = 199
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| source 1 = World Weather Online<ref name="met_norms">{{cite web|url=http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Balungao-weather-averages/Pangasinan/PH.aspx|title=Balungao, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall|publisher=World Weather Online|accessdate=September 23, 2015}}</ref>
| source 1 = World Weather Online<ref name="met_norms">{{cite web|url=http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Balungao-weather-averages/Pangasinan/PH.aspx|title=Balungao, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall|publisher=World Weather Online|accessdate=September 23, 2015}}</ref>
| date = September 2015}}
| date = September 2015}}
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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==Government==
==Government==
===Local government===
{{main|Sangguniang Bayan}}
Balungao, belonging to the [[Legislative districts of Pangasinan|sixth 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.
Balungao, belonging to the [[Legislative districts of Pangasinan|sixth 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===
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<!--NOTE: Update needed by June 30, 2022 after oath-taking of the declared winners in the May 9, 2022 local elections.-->
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|+ Members of the Municipal Council<br>(2019–2022)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 National and Local Elections |url=https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2019NLE/ElectionResults/2019NLE_LIst_of_Elected_CityMun_Candidates.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=March 7, 2022 |website=Commission on Elections}}</ref>
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{| class="wikitable" style="line-height:1.20em; font-size:100%;"
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|+ Members of the Municipal Council<br />(2022–2025)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 National and Local Elections |url=https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2019NLE/ElectionResults/2019NLE_LIst_of_Elected_CityMun_Candidates.pdf |access-date=March 7, 2022 |website=Commission on Elections}}</ref>
|-
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! Position
! Position
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| Congressman
| Congressman
| style="text-align:center;" | Tyrone D. Agabas
| style="text-align:center;" | Marlyn Primicias-Agabas
|-
|-
| Mayor
| Mayor
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|rowspan=8| Councilors
|rowspan=8| Councilors
| style="text-align:center;" | Jose T. Peralta III
| style="text-align:center;" | John Willie "Kuya Will" B. Mina
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | Wilfredo N. Mina
| style="text-align:center;" | Jose T. "Jops" Peralta III
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | Marlon V. Guerzo
| style="text-align:center;" | Darius A. "Cardo" Nava
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | Pastor S. Tabrilla
| style="text-align:center;" | Beatriz D. "Bating" Ligero
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | Crisanto M. Luna
| style="text-align:center;" | Gerry G. "Ger" Luna
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | Salvador M. Alejandro
| style="text-align:center;" | Krisanto M. "Kris" Luna
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | Joseph N. Pascua
| style="text-align:center;" | Roderick M. "Ago" Soriano
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | Roderick M. Soriano
| style="text-align:center;" | Roozemond S. "Ice Mango" Peralta
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|}
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====Longest zipline in Pangasinan====
====Longest zipline in Pangasinan====
''Balungao Hilltop Adventure'' offers a Zip Line with a length {{convert|600|meters}} which could last from 15 seconds to a minute depending on your weight and your position when you are suspended at the Zip Line. It begins from a Hill, overlooking the valley passing through another hill down to the Balungao Hot and Cold Spring Resort. It is considered as the longest Zip line in Pangasinan<ref>[http://pangasinantravel.blogspot.com/2011/10/balungao-hilltop-adventure-longest.html]</ref>
''Balungao Hilltop Adventure'' offers a Zip Line with a length {{convert|600|meters}} which could last from 15 seconds to a minute depending on your weight and your position when you are suspended at the Zip Line. It begins from a Hill, overlooking the valley passing through another hill down to the Balungao Hot and Cold Spring Resort. It is considered as the longest Zip line in Pangasinan<ref>{{cite web | url=http://pangasinantravel.blogspot.com/2011/10/balungao-hilltop-adventure-longest.html | title=Pangasinan Travel: Balungao Hilltop Adventure – longest Zipline in Region 1 | date=11 October 2011 }}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
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{{Commons category}}
{{Commons category}}
*[https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/r01/pangasinan/balungao.html Balungao Profile at PhilAtlas.com]
*[https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/r01/pangasinan/balungao.html Balungao Profile at PhilAtlas.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170202035734/http://www.competitive.org.ph/cmcindex/pages/profile/?lgu=Balungao Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170202035734/http://www.competitive.org.ph/cmcindex/pages/profile/?lgu=Balungao Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160422073802/http://www.balungao.org/ Balungao Pangasinan Official Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160422073802/http://www.balungao.org/ Balungao Pangasinan Official Website]
*[http://pangasinan.gov.ph/the-province/cities-and-municipalities/balungao/ Balungao at the Pangasinan Government Website]{{Dead link|date=May 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20111028160920/http://www.pangasinan.gov.ph/the-province/cities-and-municipalities/balungao/ Balungao at the Pangasinan Government Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20161010201809/http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23 Local Governance Performance Management System]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20161010201809/http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23 Local Governance Performance Management System]
*[{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
*[{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code]

Latest revision as of 08:09, 24 November 2024

Balungao
Municipality
Municipality of Balungao
Balungao Town Hall
Balungao Town Hall
Flag of Balungao
Flag
Official seal of Balungao
Seal
Map of Pangasinan with Balungao highlighted
Map of Pangasinan with Balungao highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Balungao is located in Philippines
Balungao
Balungao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°54′N 120°42′E / 15.9°N 120.7°E / 15.9; 120.7
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvincePangasinan
District 6th district
FoundedMarch 19, 1815[1]
Named forMount Balungao
Barangays21 (see Barangays)
Government
 [2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMaria Theresa R. Peralta
 • Vice MayorPhilipp D. Peralta
 • RepresentativeTyrone D. Agabas
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate20,935 voters (2022)
Area
[3]
 • Total
73.25 km2 (28.28 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Highest elevation
382 m (1,253 ft)
Lowest elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total
30,004
 • Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
 • Households
7,908
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
15.67
% (2021)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 155.5 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 417.2 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 112.8 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 28.16 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityPangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2442
PSGC
015507000
IDD : area code +63 (0)75
Native languagesPangasinan
Ilocano
Tagalog

Balungao, officially the Municipality of Balungao (Pangasinan: Baley na Balungao; Ilocano: Ili ti Balungao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Balungao), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,004 people.[4]

The town is located in the south-eastern part of the province bordering the province of Nueva Ecija to the south. Balungao is 59 kilometres (37 mi) from Lingayen and 175 kilometres (109 mi) from Manila. Balungao is partially urban community with an area of 7,325 hectares (18,100 acres).[6]

History

[edit]

Early settlers

[edit]

The town of Balungao were first inhabited by nomadic people from the Ilocos region who found their way to the area through San Fabian, Pangasinan. They were farmers looking for places to settle down, engaging in agriculture to survive. Its origin is evident in the fact that Balungao is one of the Ilocano-speaking towns in the province where the primary language is the Pangasinense.[1] Some Tagalogs from Bulacan & south Nueva Ecija even stayed for living.

Foundation

[edit]

Balungao was originally called Panaclaban and was a part of Cuyapo town in the adjacent province of Nueva Ecija until the latter part of 18th century. It was annexed to the town of Rosales, Pangasinan (then a town of Nueva Ecija) in the early part of 19th century because of its geographic location. It officially became an independent municipality in 1815,[1] and it was transferred to Pangasinan along with Rosales.

On April 25, 1993, Balungao Mayor Jose C. Peralta was assassinated [why?] while he was attending Mass with his family at the local church.[7]

Geography

[edit]

Barangays

[edit]

Balungao is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Angayan Norte
  • Angayan Sur
  • Capulaan
  • Esmeralda
  • Kita-kita
  • Mabini
  • Mauban
  • Poblacion
  • Pugaro
  • Rajal
  • San Andres
  • San Aurelio 1st
  • San Aurelio 2nd
  • San Aurelio 3rd
  • San Joaquin
  • San Julian
  • San Leon
  • San Marcelino
  • San Miguel
  • San Raymundo

Climate

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Climate data for Balungao, Pangasinan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		32
(90) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		34
(93) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		29
(84) 		32
(89)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70) 		21
(70) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 127.5
(5.02) 		115.8
(4.56) 		129.7
(5.11) 		141.1
(5.56) 		248.2
(9.77) 		165
(6.5) 		185.3
(7.30) 		161.9
(6.37) 		221.4
(8.72) 		299.5
(11.79) 		199
(7.8) 		188.7
(7.43) 		2,183.1
(85.93)
Average rainy days 17 17 17 15 20 19 19 20 21 20 17 19 221
Source: World Weather Online[8]

Demographics

[edit]
Population census of Balungao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 5,853—    
1918 8,515+2.53%
1939 10,912+1.19%
1948 12,773+1.77%
1960 13,184+0.26%
1970 14,989+1.29%
1975 16,745+2.25%
1980 17,342+0.70%
1990 21,473+2.16%
1995 21,274−0.17%
2000 23,813+2.45%
2007 25,214+0.79%
2010 26,678+2.08%
2015 31,106+2.97%
2020 30,004−0.71%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12]

Economy

[edit]

Poverty incidence of Balungao

10
20
30
40
2006
31.70
2009
21.38
2012
12.23
2015
10.95
2018
9.49
2021
15.67

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Government

[edit]

Local government

[edit]
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Balungao, belonging to the sixth 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

[edit]
Members of the Municipal Council
(2022–2025)[21]
Position Name
Congressman Marlyn Primicias-Agabas
Mayor Maria Theresa R. Peralta
Vice-Mayor Philipp D. Peralta
Councilors John Willie "Kuya Will" B. Mina
Jose T. "Jops" Peralta III
Darius A. "Cardo" Nava
Beatriz D. "Bating" Ligero
Gerry G. "Ger" Luna
Krisanto M. "Kris" Luna
Roderick M. "Ago" Soriano
Roozemond S. "Ice Mango" Peralta

Tourism

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Mount Balungao

Mount Balungao

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Mount Balungao (15°51′44.90″N 120°40′57.70″E / 15.8624722°N 120.6826944°E / 15.8624722; 120.6826944) is an extinct volcano, 382 metres (1,253 ft) ASL located in the municipality of Balungao. Its volcanic past is manifested by its physical profile and the presence of hot and cold springs. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) lists Mount Balungao as an inactive volcano.[22]

Balungao Hilltop Adventure

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Balungao opened its doors to adventure travel tourism with the opening of Balungao Hilltop Adventure (15°52′2″N 120°41′10″E / 15.86722°N 120.68611°E / 15.86722; 120.68611) on September 8, 2011. Located at the foot of Mount Balungao, the resort was constructed by the municipal government of Balungao and boasts the 2nd longest Zip-line in the Philippines (2011) at 600 metres (2,000 ft) long. The Balungao Hilltop Adventure also offers ATV or quad bike adventure, bungee trampoline, biking, mountain climbing, and the refurbished hot and cold spring swimming pools.

It originally started as the Mt. Balungao Hot and Cold Springs Resort under the administration of then Mayor Jose G. Peralta Jr. It was not until 2011, under the administration of the Mayor Philipp G. Peralta, that it was repackaged for adventure travelers.

Longest zipline in Pangasinan

[edit]

Balungao Hilltop Adventure offers a Zip Line with a length 600 meters (2,000 ft) which could last from 15 seconds to a minute depending on your weight and your position when you are suspended at the Zip Line. It begins from a Hill, overlooking the valley passing through another hill down to the Balungao Hot and Cold Spring Resort. It is considered as the longest Zip line in Pangasinan[23]

Education

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  • San Aurelio National High School
  • Rajal-Angayan National High School
  • Balungao National High School
  • Balungao Central High School
  • Remnant International School
  • San Leon National High School

See also

[edit]

References

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