Infanta, Pangasinan
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Infanta | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Infanta | |
 Downtown area | |
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 Map of Pangasinan with Infanta highlighted | |
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.svg)  Infanta Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 15°49′15″N 119°54′30″E / 15.82083°N 119.90833°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | October 4, 1876 |
| Named after | Isabella II of Spain[1] |
| Barangays | 13 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Virgilio F. Vallarta (API) |
| • Vice Mayor | Erdolfa A. Soriano (NP) |
| • Representative | Arthur F. Celeste (NP) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 18,476 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 254.29 km2 (98.18 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[4] | |
• Total | 26,837 |
| • Density | 105.54/km2 (273.34/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,460 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 21.03 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 224.7 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 488.4 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 168.7 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 110.2 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Pangasinan 1 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2412 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)75 |
| Native languages | Pangasinan Sambal Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | infantapangasinan |
Infanta, officially the Municipality of Infanta (Pangasinan: Baley na Infanta; Ilocano: Ili ti Infanta; Sambal: Babali nin Infanta; Filipino: Bayan ng Infanta), is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 26,837 people.[6]
According to the official website of the province of Pangasinan, Infanta was named after the "Infanta queen Isabela", which referred to Isabella II of Spain.[1] Additionally, the word "infanta" itself means "young," as it was an "offspring" created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales.[1]
History
Originally a barrio, Infanta was created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales on October 4, 1876 to become an independent municipality by virtue of a Superior Decree by the Spanish colonial government.[1] Infanta was gradually populated by Ilocano settlers from Paoay, Ilocos Norte over the years.
On November 20, 1903, Infanta was separated from Zambales and was annexed to Pangasinan by virtue of Act No. 1004.[7] Through Presidential Proclamation 693, October 4, 2024 was declared a special non-working day in celebration of its 148th founding anniversary.[8]
Geography
Infanta is situated 88.62 kilometres (55.07 mi) from the provincial capital Lingayen, and 297.43 kilometres (184.81 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
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[9] | |||||||||||||
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 | +1.38% |
| 2024 | 26,837 | +0.54% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14] | ||
Languages
The people of Infanta are generally speak Pangasinan, Sambal, and Ilocano.
Economy
Government
Local government
Infanta is part of the first congressional district of the province of Pangasinan. It 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) |
| Municipal Mayor | Virgilio F. Vallarta (API) |
| Municipal Vice-Mayor | Erdolfa A. Soriano (NP) |
| Municipal Councilors | Charlito A. Maniago Sr. (NP) |
| Jesse M. Beltran (NP) | |
| Ferdinand A. Dela Cruz (IND) | |
| Nancy P. Millorca (NP) | |
| Alex M. Maniago Jr. (NP) | |
| Percival A. Mallare (API) | |
| Randy F. Gabuyo (NP) | |
| Rafael M. Merza (API) | |
