San Carlos, Pangasinan
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| San Carlos Binalatongan |
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Map of Pangasinan showing the location of San Carlos |
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| Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 15°55′41″N 120°20′56″E / 15.92806°N 120.34889°ECoordinates: 15°55′41″N 120°20′56″E / 15.92806°N 120.34889°E | ||
| Country | ||
| Region | Ilocos (Region I) | |
| Province | Pangasinan | |
| District | 3rd district of Pangasinan | |
| Founded | 1578 | |
| Cityhood | January 1, 1966 | |
| Barangays | 86 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Julier C. Resuello | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 169.03 km2 (65.26 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 175,103 | |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 2420 | |
| Dialing code | 75 | |
| Income class | 3rd class | |
San Carlos is a third class city in the Province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 175,103 people, making it the most populated city in Pangasinan.[3] and entire Region 1. Situated in the central plains of Pangasinan, its nearby neighbors are Lingayen, Binmaley, Calasiao, Santa Barbara, Malasiqui, Bayambang, Mangatarem, Urbiztondo and Aguilar with bordering Bugallon and Basista.[4]
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History[edit]
Case Unclosed: Murder charges were filed against Angelito Soriano, Cesar de Guzman (alias Kabesa) and 2 John Does on May 2, 2007, for the April 28, 2007, 10:15 p.m. assassination of San Carlos City Mayor Julian Resuello and his civilian aide inside the city plaza as he was shaking hands with the audience at the city plaza during the coronation night for the city fiesta queen during a fiesta ball.
City mayor Douglas Soriano was linked to the killing. Other wounded persons, aside from SPO1 Jaime Almonite and Resuello, are Jonathan dela Cruz, 34, civilian aide; Arwin Fermin, 29, bystander; Paolo Bino, 14, bystander; and Reyna Munoz, 9, bystander. Jojo Martinez, 41, died.[5] Vice Mayor Julier Resuello assumed office. But the RTC dismissed the cases on January, 2012 for insufficiency of evidence.[6]
The incumbent Mayor Julier Resuello and his younger brother Vice Mayor Joseres Resuello who were both re-elected in 2010 are challenged by former mayor Douglas Soriano and son, incumbent Councilor Lester Soriano in the 2013 elections.[7][8]
Barangays[edit]
San Carlos City is politically subdivided into 86 barangays.[2]
- Abanon
- M.Soriano St. (Poblacion)
- Agdao
- Anando
- Antipangol
- Aponit
- Bacnar
- Balaya
- Balayong
- Baldog
- Balite Sur
- Balococ
- Bani
- Bocboc
- Bugallon-Posadas Street (Pob.)
- Bogaoan
- Bolingit
- Bolosan
- Bonifacio (Pob.)
- Buenglat
- Burgos-Padlan (Pob.)
- Cacaritan
- Caingal
- Calobaoan
- Calomboyan
- Capataan
- Caoayan-Kiling
- Cobol
- Coliling
- Cruz
- Doyong
- Gamata
- Guelew
- Ilang
- Inerangan
- Isla
- Libas
- Lilimasan
- Longos
- Lucban (Pob.)
- Mabalbalino
- Mabini (Pob.)
- Magtaking
- Malacañang
- Maliwara
- Mamarlao
- Manzon
- Matagdem
- Mestizo Norte
- Naguilayan
- Nelintap
- Padilla-Gomez (Pob.)
- Pagal
- Palaming
- Palaris (Pob.)
- Palospos
- Pangalangan
- Pangoloan
- Pangpang
- Paitan-Panoypoy
- Parayao
- Payapa
- Payar
- Perez Boulevard (Pob.)
- PNR Site (Pob.)
- Polo
- Quezon Boulevard (Pob.)
- Quintong
- Rizal Avenue (Pob.)
- Roxas Boulevard (Pob.)
- Salinap
- San Juan
- San Pedro (Pob.)
- Sapinit
- Supo
- Talang
- Taloy (Pob.)
- Tamayo
- Tandoc
- Tarece
- Tarectec
- Tayambani
- Tebag
- Turac
- Ano
- Tandang Sora (Pob.)
Demographics[edit]
| Population census of San Carlos City | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 124,529 | — |
| 1995 | 134,039 | +1.39% |
| 2000 | 154,264 | +3.06% |
| 2007 | 161,884 | +0.67% |
| 2010 | 175,103 | +2.90% |
Economy[edit]
Farming, inland fishing, commerce and trade, small-scale manufacturing, handicraft, pottery, fruit-raising, flour-making, and mango production are the principal products of San Carlos.[9]
Tourism[edit]
Interesting spots of the town include:
- 424-year-old Saint Dominic de Guzman Parish Church
- Speaker Eugenio Perez Memorial Park
- City Plaza
- Quadricentennial Arch in Bolingit
- Binalatongan Ruins in San Juan
- Philippine Fruit Corporation at Barangay Pagal
Giant mango pie[edit]
On April 26, 2011, 86 barangays in San Carlos baked a 100-square-meter mango pie filling a gymnasium and set the Largest Mango Pie world record (400 sqm na mango pie, iniluto sa San Carlos City). Natives used 400 trays of mango pies (10 kilos each, P 400,000, in a 100-square-meter table and shared by more than 1,200). It highlights San Carlos City's Mango-Bamboo Festival 2011.[10][11][12][13]
Transportation[edit]
Notable bus companies with service to and from Manila include Five Star Bus Company, Dagupan Bus Company, Fermina Express, De Leon Express, Santrans.
Jeepneys are available for commuters to access to its neighboring towns, like Calasiao and Malasiqui. Trycicles are also available for commuters to barrios and barangays.
Educational institutions[edit]
Universities and colleges[edit]
- Pangasinan State University-San Carlos City Campus (PSU)
- Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation
- San Carlos College
- Saint Therese College Foundation (formerly Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Educational Foundation)
- STI College San Carlos
- Central College of Pangasinan
- Binalatongan Community College
- San Carlos Christian Colleges of the Orient
- Palaris College
- PIMSAT
High schools[edit]
- Abanon National High School
- Agdao Integrated School
- Bacnar National High School
- Bolingit National High School
- Butterfly Kingdom e-Learning School, Inc. (BKeLS)
- Cobol National High School
- Coliling National High School
- Doyong National High School
- Ednas School of San Carlos (E-S-S-C)
- Gospel of Christ Montessori School
- Guelew Integrated School
- Libas National High School
- Lilimasan National High School
- Mabalbalino National High School
- Malacanang National High School
- Mother Goose Special Science High School
- Our Lady of Grace School of San Carlos City
- Pangalangan National High School
- Saint Dominic High School
- Saint Albert the Great Science Academy, Baldog,SCCP
- Saint Charles Academy
- Saint Therese College Foundation
- Speaker Eugenio Perez National Agricultural School (SEPNAS)
- Salinap National High School
- San Luis High School
- San Carlos Preparatory High School
- Tamayo National High School
- Tandoc National High School
- Tarece Integrated School
- Turac National High School
- Virgen Milagrosa Special Science High School (VMSSHS)
Elementary schools[edit]
- San Carlos College Elementary
- Saint Albert the Great Science Academy, Baldog,SCCP
- Saint Charles Academy
- Saint Therese College Foundation (Grade School)
- Salinap Elementary school
- San Carlos Central 1 Elementary School (North)
- San Carlos Central 2 Elementary School (South)
- Abanon Central Elementary School
- Agdao Integrated School
- Ano Elementary School
- Antipangol Elementary School
- Aponit Elementary School
- Bacnar Elementary School
- Balaya Elementary School
- Baldog Elementary School
- Balite Sur Elementary School
- Bani Elementary School
- Bogaoan Elementary School
- Bolingit Elementary School
- Bolosan-Caingal Elementary School
- Butterfly Kingdom e-Learning School,Inc.(BKeLS)
- C. P. Gutierrez Elementary School
- Calobaoan Elementary School
- Calomboyan Elementary School
- Candido Marcellano Elementary School
- Caoayan Kiling Elementary School
- Clark Educational Center - PNR Site
- Cobol Elementary School
- Coliling Elementary School
- Doyong Elementary School
- Ednas School of San Carlos - Grade School (ESSC)
- Gospel of Christ Montessori School
- Guelew Integrated School
- Isla Elementary School
- Julian Valerio Resuello Elementary School
- Libas Elementary School
- Magtaking Elementary School
- Mother Goose Special School System Inc.
- Our Lady of Grace School of San Carlos City, (Pangasinan), Inc.
- Pagal Elementary School
- Pangalangan Elementary School
- Pangpang Elementary School
- Payapa Elementary School
- Payar Elementary School
- Polo Elementary School
- Quintong Elementary School
- Rainbow School of San Carlos City
- San Carlos Preparatory School
- Talang Central Elementary School
- Tandoc Elementary School
- Tarece Integrated School
- Tebag Elementary School
- Virgen Milagrosa Child Learning Center (VMCLC)
Image gallery[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Cities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ http://www.saintdominicparish.org/history-of-san-carlos-city.html
- ^ Murder raps filed vs 4 Resuello slay suspects | News | GMA News Online
- ^ The Pangasinan Star Online » Blog Archive Mayor Resuello shot;San Carlos City tense | The Pangasinan Star Online
- ^ Brothers vs father-son tandem to faceoff in San Carlos City polls | Sun.Star
- ^ Hustisya sa pinaslang na alkalde ng San Carlos City, mailap pa rin | Ulat Filipino | GMA News Online
- ^ Giant Mango Pie | San Carlos City, Pangasinan
- ^ Manila Bulletin
- ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/04/27/11/giant-mango-pie-aims-guinness-world-record
- ^ BP: 400 sqm na mango pie, iniluto sa San Carlos City | Balita Pilipinas | GMA News Online
- ^ Largest Mango Pie: Philippines sets world record
External links[edit]
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to San Carlos, Pangasinan. |
- Website of San Carlos
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- Saint Dominic Parish
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Lingayen | Binmaley, Calasiao | Santa Barbara | |
| Bugallon | Malasiqui | |||
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| Aguilar | Urbiztondo | Basista |