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

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. Some Tagalogs from Bulacan & south Nueva Ecija even stayed for living.

Foundation

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, 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.

Geography

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).

Barangays

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

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

Demographics

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

Economy

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

Government

Local government

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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2022–2025)
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

Mount Balungao

Mount Balungao

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.

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 / 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

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

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

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  2. ^  Municipality of Balungao | (DILG)
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