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===Mount Balungao=== |
===Mount Balungao=== |
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Mount Balungao (<small>{{coord|15|51|44.90|N|120|40|57.70|E|display=inline|region:PH_type:landmark}}</small>) is an [[extinct volcano]], {{convert|382|m}} [[above mean sea level|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.<ref>[http://volcano.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/VolInactive.htm "Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)- List of Inactive Volcanoes"]</ref> |
Mount Balungao (<small>{{coord|15|51|44.90|N|120|40|57.70|E|display=inline|region:PH_type:landmark}}</small>) is an [[extinct volcano]], {{convert|382|m}} [[above mean sea level|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.<ref>[http://volcano.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/VolInactive.htm "Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)- List of Inactive Volcanoes"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206042918/http://volcano.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/VolInactive.htm |date=2008-12-06 }}</ref> |
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===Balungao Hilltop Adventure=== |
===Balungao Hilltop Adventure=== |
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* [http://pangasinan.gov.ph/the-province/cities-and-municipalities/balungao/ Balungao at the Pangasinan Government Website] |
* [http://pangasinan.gov.ph/the-province/cities-and-municipalities/balungao/ Balungao at the Pangasinan Government Website] |
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* [http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=2&frmIdProvince=21&frmIdLgu=298 Local Governance Performance Management System] |
* [http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=2&frmIdProvince=21&frmIdLgu=298 Local Governance Performance Management System] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120413163013/http://www.nscb.gov.ph |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120413163013/http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081120024509/http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html Philippine Census Information] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081120024509/http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html Philippine Census Information] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130715075816/https://pangasinan.org/balungao/ Pangasinan.org : Balungao Family and School Reunion Archives] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130715075816/https://pangasinan.org/balungao/ Pangasinan.org : Balungao Family and School Reunion Archives] |
Revision as of 08:49, 14 July 2017
Balungao | |
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Coordinates: 15°54′N 120°42′E / 15.900°N 120.700°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Ilocos (Region I) |
Province | Pangasinan |
District | 6th District, Pangasinan |
Founded | 1815[1] |
Barangays | 20 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Philipp G. Peralta |
• Vice Mayor | Minda T. Peralta |
• Electorate | 20,935 voters (2022 election) |
Area | |
• Total | 73.25 km2 (28.28 sq mi) |
Population (2020 census)[4] | |
• Total | 30,004 |
• Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 2442 |
PSGC | 015507000 |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)75 |
Income class | 4th municipal income class |
Revenue | ₱ 6,028,502.68 (2016)[5] |
Poverty incidence | 12.23 (2012)[6] |
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 partially urban community with an area of 7,325 hectares (18,100 acres).[3]
Barangays
Balungao is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.[3]
- 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
History
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-speaking towns in the province where the primary language is the Pangasinense.[1]
Foundation
Balungao was originally called Panaclaban and was a part of 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.[1]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% 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% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10] |
Climate
Climate data for Balungao, Pangasinan | |||||||||||||
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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[11] |
Places of interest
Mount Balungao
Mount Balungao (15°51′44.90″N 120°40′57.70″E / 15.8624722°N 120.6826944°E) 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.[12]
Balungao Hilltop Adventure
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) 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.[13]
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
Balungao Hilltop Adventure offers a Zip Line with a length 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[14]
Education
- 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
References
- ^ a b c "Historical Development". Hataw Balungao. Retrieved on 2012-04-23.
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b c "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Pangasinan : Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index". Makati City, Philippines: National Competitiveness Council (Philippines). Archived from the original on 28 January 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 January 2017.[dead link]
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Balungao, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)- List of Inactive Volcanoes" Archived 2008-12-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Zipline Adventure in Balungao Pangasinan – Hot and Cold Springs Resorts". Pangasinan, Festival Capital of the North. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ^ [1]
External links
- Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
- Balungao Pangasinan Official Website
- Balungao at the Pangasinan Government Website
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Pangasinan.org : Balungao Family and School Reunion Archives