Bayambang
Bayambang, officially the Municipality of Bayambang (Pangasinan: Baley na Bayambang; Ilocano: Ili ti Bayambang; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bayambang), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census it has a population of 129,011.
Bayambang | |
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Municipality | |
Municipality of Bayambang | |
Street in Bayambang | |
Flag Seal | |
Map of Pangasinan with Bayambang highlighted | |
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Bayambang Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 15°43′00″N 120°21′00″E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Ilocos Region |
Province | Pangasinan |
District | 3rd district |
Founded | April 5, 1614 |
Barangays | 77 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Mary Clare Judith Phyllis J. Quiambao |
• Vice Mayor | Ian Camille C. Sabangan |
• Representative | Maria Rachel J. Arenas |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 83,083 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 143.94 km2 (55.58 sq mi) |
Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Highest elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
Population (2020 census) | |
• Total | 129,011 |
• Density | 900/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
• Households | 30,730 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 1st municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 14.67 |
• Revenue | ₱ 488.8 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 1,660 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 427.2 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 518 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (CENPELCO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 2423 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)75 |
Native languages | Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog |
Website | www |
It previously included the municipalities of Bautista, Alcala, Santo Tomas, Rosales, Paniqui, Gerona and Camiling. It was founded in the 16th century by Agalet, an Aeta.
Bayambang is the former seat of the 5th Capital of the Revolutionary Philippine Republic. It celebrates its Malangsi Fishtival (1st week of April, "Kalutan tan Gayaga ed Dalan"). Bayambang is the seat of the Pangasinan State University and the Colleges of Nursing and Education.
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