Alaminos, Pangasinan
Component city in Pangasinan, Philippines
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Alaminos, officially the City of Alaminos (Pangasinan: Siyudad na Alaminos; Ilocano: Siudad ti Alaminos; Sambal: Babali nin Alaminos; Filipino: Lungsod ng Alaminos), is a component city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 100,430 people.[5]
Alaminos | |
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| City of Alaminos | |
     Clockwise from top: Hundred Islands National Park; an Ancestral house in Poblacion area; Alaminos City Hall; Skyline of Alaminos City; Hundred Island Pier; and Saint Joseph the Patriarch Cathedral | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname: Home of the Hundred Islands | |
 Interactive map of Alaminos | |
.svg)  Alaminos Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 16°09′19″N 119°58′51″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | 1744 |
| Cityhood | March 28, 2001 |
| Named after | Juan Alaminos y Vivar |
| Barangays | 39 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Arth Bryan C. Celeste (NP) |
| • Vice Mayor | Jose Antonio Miguel Y. Perez (NP) |
| • Representative | Arthur F. Celeste (NP) |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 62,721 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 164.26 km2 (63.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 100,430 |
| • Density | 611.41/km2 (1,583.5/sq mi) |
| • Households | 25,195 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 17.53 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,036 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 2,258 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 839.9 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 599.1 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Pangasinan 1 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2404 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)75 |
| Native languages | Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog; Sambal |
| Website | www |
It is known for being the home of the Hundred Islands National Park, composed of 124 islands located off the coast of Barangay Lucap.
Etymology
Alaminos is named after the Spanish general Juan Alaminos y Vivar, who served as Governor-General of the Philippines from 1873 to 1874 and was much loved by locals as he visited the then-town in 1860. Previously named Sarapsap, it was renamed in his honor in 1872.[6]
History
Alaminos was formerly part of Bolinao. It traces its roots to a barrio named Casborran (present-day barangay Baleyadaan), formerly part of Zambales. It eventually grew when people from Suyang (present-day barangay Zaragosa in Bolinao) relocated to the area in 1737.
In 1747, Casborran became an independent town. In 1758, it was razed by fire due to a political and economic conflict. In 1764, inhabitants tried to rebuild the town, but another conflict happened, making them leave for Nansangaan (present-day Barangay Inerangan). Two years later, they found refuge at a plateau in what is now the poblacion of Alaminos and renamed it Sarapsap. Ilocano settlers from Paoay, Ilocos Norte moved and stayed in the town, increasing the small population of the town in 1830.
It was renamed Alaminos in 1872, 12 years after the visit of the future Governor-General Juan Alaminos y Vivar, who was well loved by residents, to the thriving town.[6] In 1903, Alaminos was annexed by Pangasinan by virtue of Act No. 1004.[7]
The Communist Party of the Philippines was founded by Jose Maria Sison in the remote barangay of Dulacac on December 26, 1968.[8]
Cityhood
By virtue of Republic Act 9025, signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 5, 2001, Alaminos was converted into a city after 85% of the voters favored the ratification in a plebiscite held on March 28, 2001.[6][9]
Contemporary era
Alaminos was badly hit in May 2009 by Typhoon Emong which damaged many houses in the city, including the roof of the main church.[10]
Geography
Alaminos is situated 38.14 kilometres (23.70 mi) from the provincial capital Lingayen, and 247.07 kilometres (153.52 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Alaminos City is politically subdivided into 39 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Alos
- Amandiego
- Amangbangan
- Balangobong
- Balayang
- Bisocol
- Bolaney
- Baleyadaan
- Bued
- Cabatuan
- Cayucay
- Dulacac
- Inerangan
- Landoc
- Linmansangan
- Lucap
- Maawi
- Macatiw
- Magsaysay
- Mona
- Palamis
- Pandan
- Pangapisan
- Poblacion
- Pocal-Pocal
- Pogo
- Polo
- Quibuar
- Sabangan
- San Antonio
- San Jose
- San Roque
- San Vicente
- Santa Maria
- Tanaytay
- Tangcarang
- Tawintawin
- Telbang
- Victoria
Climate
| Climate data for Alaminos | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
34 (93) |
34 (93) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (70) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
24 (74) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 4.3 (0.17) |
19.1 (0.75) |
27.3 (1.07) |
45.2 (1.78) |
153.3 (6.04) |
271.3 (10.68) |
411.1 (16.19) |
532 (20.9) |
364.4 (14.35) |
182.5 (7.19) |
56.3 (2.22) |
24.4 (0.96) |
2,091.2 (82.3) |
| Average rainy days | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 134 |
| Source: World Weather Online (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[11] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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Languages
Pangasinan and Ilocano are the main languages of Alaminos.
Economy
Government
Local government
Alaminos, 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 | Arthur F. Celeste (NP) |
| City Mayor | Arth Bryan C. Celeste (NP) |
| City Vice-Mayor | Jose Antonio Miguel Y. Perez (NP) |
| City Councilors | Jan Marionne R. Fontelera (NP) |
| Apple Joy Bacay-Tolentino (NP) | |
| Kelvin Theus O. Humilde (NP) | |
| Oscar A. Boling (NP) | |
| Raul B. Bacay (NP) | |
| Walter M. Macaiba (NP) | |
| Dahlia M. De Leon (NP) | |
| Krystle Nicole Dizon-Sison (NP) | |
| Verna S. Rabago (NP) | |
| Cirilo B. Radoc (API) | |
Festivals
Transportation
Accredited Transport Cooperative as of January 2021:
- Alaminos, Bani, Agno, Anda, Bolinao Operators and Drivers Transport Service Cooperative (ABAABOD TSC)[26]
In 2009, it was announced that Alaminos Airport would be built near the city as a commercial airport for Pangasinan province.[27] However, the timeline for construction of the airport has repeatedly come and gone. As of 2015, the project remains to be in its pendency.[28]
Education
The Alaminos City Schools Division Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[29] There are three schools district offices under this division office namely, District I, District II, and District III.
Primary and elementary schools
- 100 Island Cowboy Christian Learning Center
- Alaminos Adventist Multigrade School
- Alaminos City Central School
- Alaminos City Maxim Heritage Academy
- Alos Elementary School
- Amandiego Elementary School
- Amangbangan Elementary School
- Balangobong Elementary School
- Balayang Elementary School
- Baleyadaan Elementary School
- Bisocol Elementary School
- Bolaney Elementary School
- Bued Elementary School
- Cabatuan Elementary School
- Cayucay Elementary School
- Dulacac Elementary School
- Ednas School of Alaminos
- Inerangan Elementary School
- Landoc Elementary School
- Linmansangan Elementary School
- Longos Elementary School
- Lucap Elementary School
- Maawi Elementary School
- Magsaysay Elementary School
- Maliga Elementary School
- Mona Elementary School
- Palamis Elementary School
- Pandan Elementary School
- PBCC School
- Pogo Elementary School
- Polo Elementary School
- Popantay Elementary School
- Precious Angels Christian School
- Quibuar Elementary School
- Sabangan Elementary School
- San Jose Elementary School
- San Roque Elementary School
- San Vicente Elementary School
- Shekinah Grace School
- Sta. Maria Elementary School
- Tangcarang Elementary School
- Telbang Elementary School
- Tawintawin Elementary School
- UMC Values School
- Victoria Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Alaminos City National High School
- Alos National High School
- Cayucay National High School
- ELR Westville Integrated School
- Ildefonso Quimson Community High School
- Inerangan National High School
- Mary the Queen Educational Foundation
- Pangapisan Integrated School
- Polo National High School
- San Vicente National High School
- Telbang National High School
Higher educational institutions
- Colegio San Jose de Alaminos
- Golden West Colleges
- PASS College
- STI Alaminos
- The Great Plebeian College
- Pangasinan State University - ACC
Media
AM Stations:
FM Stations:
- 99.3 Spirit FM (Catholic Media Network)
- 100.1 Radyo Natin (Manila Broadcasting Company)
- 102.7 Big Sound FM (Vanguard Radio Network)
Cable & Satellite TV Providers
