San Nicolas, Pangasinan
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| Coordinates: 16°04′12″N 120°45′55″E / 16.07°N 120.76528°ECoordinates: 16°04′12″N 120°45′55″E / 16.07°N 120.76528°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| District | 6th District, Pangasinan |
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| Barangays | 33 |
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| • Mayor | Leoncio S. Saldivar III |
| Area | |
| • Total | 210.20 km2 (81.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 33,419 |
| • Density | 159/km2 (411.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 2447 |
| Income class | 3rd class; rural |
San Nicolas is a third class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines.
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[edit] History
According to local lore, the town was founded by Nicolas Patricio with his wife, Isidra Sangalang, and a handful of followers. Jose Castillo, Raymund Umaguing, Bernardo Alimorong and others, who in 1780 started their exodus from the towns of San Jacinto and San Fabian to this part of the province with the missionary zeal of making this municipality a better place to live in.
With the joint approval of his followers and the igorots who can be aptly called as the aborigines of this town, Nicolas Patricio y Mejia was appointed as their Kapitan (President) in the 1818. During his incumbency, the bond of their union was greatly strengthened as evidenced by later historical events. HE led them towards the realization of their obsession. His ideas led them where his heart follow. In the grateful recognition of his sacrifices and excellent leadership, his people christened this particular settlement after his name and eventually adopted San Nicolas de Tolentino as their patron saint.
During the time of liberation in World War II, the town was the site one of the fiercest battles between the 32nd Red Arrow Division of the USAFFE and the 33rd Imperial Army of Japan. A lot of bullet holes of that battle remain until now in the old municipal building.
[edit] Barangays
San Nicolas is located in northeastern part of Pangasinan and is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.
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The Municipality of San Nicolas now is headed by Mayor Leoncio S. Saldivar III and Vice-Mayor Raymond Prestoza. They are supported by an even combination of youth and experience in the persons of Councilors Leodoro Saldivar, Francisco Bartolome, Jose Serquina Jr, Rogelio Ferrer Jr, Reynaldo Dotimas, Maciste Ortiguero and Jack Serquina.
[edit] Demographics
According to the latest census, San Nicloas has a population of 33,419 people in 6,533 households.
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[edit] Places of interest
San Nicolas is a place with many waterfalls from the Caraballo Mountain Range and a number of rivers that serve as a picnic ground for vacationers during holidays and summertime.
Lipit falls are located in Barangay Sta. Maria East. It is an hour trail from the Red Arrow Monument along Cabalitian River. Best time to visit the place is during the summertime but it is also safe to go their during rainy seasons.
Agpay falls is in Barangay San Felipe East. During the '70s up to the '80s it is actually one of the best natural tourist spots in eastern Pangasinan.
Other waterfalls of interest include: Pinsal falls 1, 2 and 3, located in Sitio Nagsimbaoaan in Barangay Cacabugaoan; Mambolo falls, located at Brgy. Salpad and Pinsal Bensican in brgy. Bensican; and Baracbac falls are located in Barangay Fianza just north of Sitio Puyao.
Mejias Resort is located at town proper of San Nicolas. It has a wide space for picnic area and reception hall for kinds of parties and events.They are accepting decorating services and catering for all kinds of special events, including the concept and design, planning, day of coordination, and much more. They have also swimming pools for adults and children.
Krystala de Corazon is located at Barangay Calaocan, San Nicolas.
Esperanza's Garden is located at Barangay Cabitnongan, San Nicolas.
Cabalisian River - crystal clear water located at Brgy. Sta. Maria.
[edit] External links
- MySannicolas : Ang Tambayan ng Sannicolanians
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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