Infanta, Pangasinan
Infanta is 117 kilometres (73 mi) from Lingayen, 64 kilometres (40 mi) from Iba, and 323 kilometres (201 mi) from Manila.
Etymology
Infanta got its name from a word that means "young," as it was an "offspring" created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales.
History
On October 4, 1876, Infanta, originally a barrio, was created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales to become an independent municipality by virtue of a Superior Decree by the Spanish colonial government. Infanta was repopulated by the Ilocano settlers from Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
On November 20, 1903, Infanta was separated from Zambales and was annexed to Pangasinan by virtue of Act No. 1004.
Geography
Barangays
Infanta is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Bamban
- Batang
- Bayambang
- Cato
- Doliman
- Patima
- Maya
- Nangalisan
- Nayom
- Pita
- Poblacion
- Potol
- Babuyan
Climate
| Climate data for Infanta, Pangasinan | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (70) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 5.1 (0.20) |
11.6 (0.46) |
21.1 (0.83) |
27.7 (1.09) |
232.9 (9.17) |
350.8 (13.81) |
679.8 (26.76) |
733.1 (28.86) |
505 (19.9) |
176.6 (6.95) |
67.2 (2.65) |
17.7 (0.70) |
2,828.6 (111.38) |
| Average rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 142 |
| Source: World Weather Online | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 3,546 | — |
| 1918 | 5,613 | +3.11% |
| 1939 | 5,453 | −0.14% |
| 1948 | 5,379 | −0.15% |
| 1960 | 7,582 | +2.90% |
| 1970 | 10,469 | +3.28% |
| 1975 | 11,336 | +1.61% |
| 1980 | 12,323 | +1.68% |
| 1990 | 16,149 | +2.74% |
| 1995 | 18,839 | +2.93% |
| 2000 | 20,632 | +1.97% |
| 2007 | 23,731 | +1.95% |
| 2010 | 23,455 | −0.42% |
| 2015 | 24,584 | +0.90% |
| 2020 | 26,242 | +1.29% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority | ||
The largest number of people of Infanta are Sambals, generally speak Pangasinan, Sambal, and Ilocano.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Infanta
10
20
30
40
2006
39.00 2009
23.99 2012
9.50 2015
14.18 2018
12.78 2021
21.03 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority |
Government
Local government
Infanta, belonging to the first 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
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Arnold F. Celeste |
| Mayor | Marvin M. Martinez |
| Vice-Mayor | Virgilio F. Vallarta |
| Councilors | Jerome N. Melanio |
| Luz M. Daragay | |
| Luis M. Madarang | |
| Alex M. Maniago Jr. | |
| Erdolfa A. Soriano | |
| Yolanda K. Legaspi | |
| Efren C. Millora | |
| Remedios M. Navajas |