Urdaneta, Pangasinan

Urdaneta, officially the City of Urdaneta (Pangasinan: Siyudad na Urdaneta; Ilocano: Siyudad ti Urdaneta; Filipino: Lungsod ng Urdaneta), is a component city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 144,577 people.^[3]

Urdaneta
Component city
City of Urdaneta
Urdaneta Park
Flag Seal Wordmark
Motto(s):  Deo servire populo sufficere (It is enough for the people to serve God)
Map of Pangasinan with Urdaneta highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Urdaneta Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°58′34″N 120°34′16″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Ilocos Region
Province	Pangasinan
District	5th district
Founded	1858
Cityhood	March 21, 1998
Named for	Andrés de Urdaneta
Barangays	34 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Panlungsod
• Mayor	Julio F. Parayno III
• Vice Mayor	Jimmy D. Parayno
• Representative	Ramon V. Guico III
• City Council	Members Franco Paolo S. del Prado Herodotus F. Sumera Jesus L. Basco Florencio B. Aduca Antonino P. Perez Rio Virgilio R. Esteves Franklin V. Villanueva Maura Jennifer G. Garcia Warren D. Andrada Aurelio L. Agsalud
• Electorate	95,971 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	100.26 km2 (38.71 sq mi)
Elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Highest elevation	899 m (2,949 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census)[3]
• Total	144,577
• Density	1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
• Households	35,215
Economy
• Income class	2nd city income class
• Poverty incidence	16.31 % (2021)[4]
• Revenue	₱ 1,093 million (2020), 563.3 million (2012), 658 million (2013), 717.4 million (2014), 773.7 million (2015), 789.1 million (2016), 904 million (2017), 914.3 million (2018), 1,049 million (2019), 1,244 million (2021), 1,495 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 2,417 million (2020), 1,193 million (2012), 1,206 million (2013), 1,308 million (2014), 1,450 million (2015), 1,654 million (2016), 1,840 million (2017), 2,045 million (2018), 2,674 million (2021), 3,282 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 1,028 million (2020), 517.1 million (2012), 613.9 million (2013), 603.4 million (2014), 604.3 million (2015), 671.5 million (2016), 735.6 million (2017), 759.8 million (2018), 825.9 million (2019), 1,135 million (2021), 1,265 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 286.4 million (2020), 359.4 million (2012), 338.7 million (2013), 339.5 million (2014), 322.4 million (2015), 331.1 million (2016), 325.6 million (2017), 340.7 million (2018), 330.9 million (2019), 417.6 million (2021), 794.6 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Pangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	2428
PSGC	015546000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)75
Native languages	Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog
Website	urdaneta-city.gov.ph

History

Urdaneta City was founded on January 8, 1858, by Pangasinenses and Ilocanos who sought greater ties and unity. The city was named after Father Andrés de Urdaneta, a famous aide of Miguel Lopez De Legazpi, who was a soldier, navigator, cosmographer, and evangelist. Father Urdaneta played a significant role in the colonization of the Philippines, as he helped establish the first Spanish settlement on the island of Cebu in 1565. He also helped establish the first trade route between Mexico and the Philippines, which was used for over two centuries.

By naming the city after Father Urdaneta, the people of Urdaneta City pay tribute to his legacy and contributions to the country. His name has become synonymous with exploration, adventure, and faith, all of which are qualities that are celebrated in Urdaneta City. Today, the city continues to honor Father Urdaneta through various events, monuments, and institutions, which serve as reminders of his enduring legacy.^[5]

Cityhood

Main article: Cities of the Philippines

In 1998, the Philippine Congress passed R.A. 8480, which converted the Municipality of Urdaneta into a component city of the Province of Pangasinan. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Amadeo R. Perez Jr., a congressman representing the province.^[6][7]

The passage of the bill was followed by a plebiscite, which was held on March 21, 1998. The people of Urdaneta overwhelmingly ratified the legislative act, with 26,222 in favor and only 142 against. As a result, Urdaneta was officially proclaimed as a city.

Geography

Urdaneta is 182 kilometres (113 mi) from Manila, 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Dagupan and is 59 kilometres (37 mi) from the provincial capital, Lingayen. It has a land area of 12,100 hectares.

Barangays

Urdaneta is politically subdivided into 34 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• Anonas
• Bactad East
• Bayaoas
• Bolaoen
• Cabaruan
• Cabuloan
• Camanang
• Camantiles
• Casantaan
• Catablan
• Cayambanan
• Consolacion
• Dilan-Paurido
• Labit Proper
• Labit West
• Mabanogbog
• Macalong
• Nancalobasaan
• Nancamaliran East
• Nancamaliran West
• Nancayasan
• Oltama
• Palina East
• Palina West
• Pedro T. Orata (Bactad Proper)
• Pinmaludpod
• Poblacion
• San Jose
• San Vicente
• Santa Lucia
• Santo Domingo
• Sugcong
• Tiposu
• Tulong

Climate

Climate data for Urdaneta
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)	33 (91)	32 (90)	31 (88)	29 (84)	31 (88)
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[8]

Demographics

Population census of Urdaneta

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	20,544	—
1918	24,536	+1.19%
1939	29,120	+0.82%
1948	35,811	+2.32%
1960	44,744	+1.87%
1970	58,690	+2.75%
1975	65,392	+2.19%
1980	71,796	+1.89%
1990	90,694	+2.36%
1995	100,263	+1.90%
2000	111,582	+2.32%
2007	120,785	+1.10%
2010	125,451	+1.39%
2015	132,940	+1.11%
2020	144,577	+1.66%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12]

Languages

Pangasinan and Ilocano are the main dialects of Urdaneta.

Religion

Roman Catholicism

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral

The Urdaneta Cathedral or the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Urdaneta is part of the Vicariate of Our Lady. Its vicar foranes are Rev. Fr. Alberto T. Arenos and Father Elpidio F. Silva Jr. Its feast day is December 8. Local Ordinary is Bishop Jacinto Agcaoili Jose, JCL, DD. Founded on January 8, 1858, it is a suffragan diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan.^[13]

The diocese is led by Bishop Jacinto Jose (born on October 29, 1950, in Mangato, Laoag City. He serves as vice chairman of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission of Social Communications and Mass Media and member of the Episcopal Commission on Youth.^[14]

Previous ordinaries were Bishop Jesus Castro Galang (December 7, 1991 – September 16, 2004) and Bishop Pedro G. Magugat, M.S.C. (April 22, 1985 – May 5, 1990). Other diocesan officials hold office at the Bishop's Residence and Chancery of Obispado de Urdaneta Building, Dr. Jose Aruego Street, Urdaneta, Pangasinan. The Vicar General is Msgr. Numeriano A. Gabot Jr. and Chancellor, Father Angelo B. Lopez.^{[15][16][17][18][19][20][excessive citations]}

Philippine Independent Church or Aglipayan Church

The Parish of the Divine Shepherd at the Aglipay Central Theological Seminary of the Philippine Independent Church

The Aglipay Central Theological Seminary (ACTS) in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan is the regional seminary of the church dedicated to serve the North-Central and South-Central Luzon Dioceses. ACTS offers a Bachelor of Theology and Divinity Programs for those who aspire to enter the ordained ministry in the Church. It is a four-year study program with a curriculum focused on biblical, theological, historical and pastoral studies with reference to parish management and development and wider cultural and social context.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Urdaneta has been selected as the site of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple,which will be dedicated on April 28, 2024. The third temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be built in the Philippines (the other two being in Manila and Cebu City) Additionally, there are multiple temples under construction or in the planning process in Alabang, Davao, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, Naga, Santiago, Tuguegarao City, Iloilo, and Laoag.^[21]

Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ)

Urdaneta City is the one of the Major Ecclesiastical District of the Church, comprised 12 locale chapel serves as barangay chapel , the biggest of one is situated at Sison St., Poblacion Proper and the district office is located, and one Group Worship Service Chapel . INC Considered minority increasing members throughout the city. The percentage comprises 5-9% of the Urdanetarians

Economy

Poverty incidence of Urdaneta

5 10 15 20 2000 19.63 2003 16.00 2006 18.90 2009 14.35 2012 6.76 2015 9.80 2018 8.36 2021 16.31 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]

As Gateway to Northern Philippines, the city's strategic location is on the central part of eastern Pangasinan. Urdaneta is among the most progressive cities in Northern Luzon in annual regular income beating all cities in Region 1. It is among the region's cleanest, greenest and most livable cities.

Urdaneta produces rice, vegetables and noodles. As a trading hub of Pangasinan, it has a “Bagsakan” (trading post), a drop-off point for fruits and vegetables.

The largest cattle market in Northern Luzon is Urdaneta's Livestock Market. The city has numerous financial and banking institutions which make it among the most vibrant economies in Pangasinan and the whole Ilocos Region.

Tourism

Attractions include Museo de Urdaneta, Cabaruan, Sugcong and Oltama Rolling Hills, inter alia. The Sanctuary I.T. Building (Barangay Nancaysan, MacArthur Highway, the only Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) proclaimed I.T. Building in Pangasinan) houses the first two call centers: FFG Telemarketing (a Filipino-Canadian outbound call center) and EIE Inc. (Filipino-owned website services marketing firm).

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Panglungsod

Urdaneta, belonging to the fifth 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 Urdaneta City Council (2022–2025)^[30]

Position	Name
District Representative (5th Legislative District the Province of Pangasinan)	Ramon N. Guico, Jr.
Chief Executive of the City of Urdaneta	Mayor Julio F. Parayno III
Presiding Officer of the City Council of Urdaneta	Vice-Mayor Jimmy D. Parayno
Councilors of the City of Urdaneta	Franco Paolo S. del Prado
	Warren DC. Andrada
	Aurelio L. Agsalud, Sr.
	Franklin V. Villanueva
	Jhan Hero M. Sumera
	Alfonso Miguel M. Del Prado
	Rio Virgilio R. Esteves
	Blesildo F. Sumera
	Onofre C. Gorospe
	Amado O. Veridiano

List of former chief executives

• Manuel S. Sison (1948–1959)^[31]
• Fernando C. Manangan (1959–1963)
• Amadeo R. Perez Jr. (1963–1971)
• Manuel N. Sison (1971–1980)

Culture

Further information: Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument

Festivals

Urdaneta City celebrates Dumayo Festival annually March 18 – 31: Basbas ng Pag-iisang Dibdib (free mass wedding), bloodletting activity, tree planting for environment preservation, jobs fair and fun run for a cause.

The city celebrates fiesta every month of December. This is in remembrance of the city patron, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Festivities are held December 1–8. Activities include a parade, drum and lyre competition, teachers' night, balikbayan night, ABC-SK night, ballroom, Miss Urdaneta City coronation night and many more events. A carnival is put up every December as a part of the event.^[32]

In the 2012 yearly City Fiesta celebration (December 1–15), Fifth District Representative Kimi S. Cojuangco formally (December 1) opened the agro-industrial fair where “bahay kubo” booths of the city's barangays showcased their products at the Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Complex. Cojuangco was assisted by Manila Economic and Cultural Office Chair Amadeo R. Perez Jr., Mayor Amadeo Gregorio “Bobom” Perez IV and members of the Sangguniang Bayan led by Vice Mayor Onofre C. Gorospe.

Education

Elementary schools

• Anonas East Elementary School
• Anonas Elementary School
• Bactad Community School
• Bactad East Elementary School
• Badipa Elementary School
• Berean Academy of Urdaneta City, Inc.
• Bolaoen Elementary School
• Bright International Special School of Urdaneta, Inc.
• Cabaruan Elementary School
• Cabuloan Elementary School
• Calegu Elementary School
• Camanang Elementary School
• Camantiles Elementary School
• Casabula Elementary School
• Cayambanan Elementary School
• Consolacion Elementary School
• Don Amadeo Perez Sr. Memorial Elementary Central School - Main
• Don Amadeo Perez, Sr. Memorial Elementary Central School - East
• Don Amadeo Perez, Sr. Memorial Elementary Central School - West
• Don Andres G. Maiquez Memorial School
• Don Clemente Blanco Memorial Elementary School
• Don Felipe Maramba Elementary School
• Don Valentin M. Ordonez Memorial School
• Florentino B. Goce Community School
• Froebel Academy of Pangasinan, Inc.
• Holy Gem & Scepter Academy
• Labit East Elementary School
• Labit West Elementary School
• Lananpin Elementary School
• Lazaga Elementary School
• Manan Elementary School
• Michelli Marie's Special School
• Nanbacuran Elementary School
• Nancalobasaan Elementary School
• Nancalobasaan Riverside Elementary School
• Nancayasan Elementary School
• Oltama Elementary School
• Palina East Elementary School
• Pinmaludpod Elementary School
• San Jose Elementary School
• Sta. Lucia Elementary School
• Tabuyoc Elementary School
• The North Woods Academy of Urdaneta Inc.
• Tiposu Elementary School
• Trinidad S. Perez Elementary School
• Tulong Elementary School
• Urdaneta City Academic Pathways, Inc.
• Urdaneta City SPED Center
• Urdaneta I Central School
• Vicente Taaca Memorial School

Secondary schools

• Anonas National High School
• Bactad East National High School
• Badipa National High School
• Berean Academy of Urdaneta City, Inc.
• Cabaruan National High School
• Cabuloan National High School
• Calegu Integrated School
• Camabu National High School
• Camantiles National High School
• Casabula National High School
• Catablan Integrated School
• Cayambanan National High School
• Divine Grace Montessori and High School of Urdaneta, Inc
• Don Alipio Fernandez, Sr. Integrated School
• Don Antonio Bongolan Memorial High School
• Immaculate Heart Learning Center
• Labit National High School
• Lananpin National High School
• Lyceum Northern Luzon High School
• Maranatha Christian Academy of Urdaneta, Inc.
• Mariano Q. Umipig National High School
• MAV School of Multiple Intelligence, Inc.
• Merryland Montessori and High School, Inc.
• Messiah Christian Academy Inc.
• Mother Goose Special School System, Inc.
• Nancalobasaan National High School
• Our Lady of the Lilies Academy
• Palina East National High School
• Palina West National High School
• Pedro T. Orata National High School
• San Jose Leet Integrated School
• St. Andrew Montessori and High School, Inc.
• St. Francis Urdaneta, Inc.
• Urdaneta City National High School

Colleges and universities

• ABE International College of Business and Accountancy-Urdaneta
• AIE College - Urdaneta, Inc.
• Divine Word College of Urdaneta
• International Colleges for Excellence Inc.
• Luzon College of Science and Technology
• Lyceum - Northwestern University
• Pangasinan State University-Urdaneta
• PHINMA-UPang College Urdaneta, Inc.
• Panpacific University
• Urdaneta City University
• Wellcare Institute of Science and Technology

Notable personalities

• Danny Ildefonso, two-time PBA Season MVP, five-time Best Player of the Conference, three-time Finals MVP, All-Star Game MVP, Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, eight-time PBA Champion and one of the 40 Greatest Players in PBA History.
• Barbara Perez, award-winning actress known as the Audrey Hepburn of the Philippines.
• Lolita Rodriguez, award-winning actress.
• Romeo de la Cruz, former Solicitor General of the Philippines.
• Rose Martinez, Hawaiian politician.
• Pedro María Sison, Filipino senator from 1916 to 1922^[33]

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External links

• City Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
• Urdaneta at the Pangasinan Government Website Archived November 21, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
• Local Governance Performance Management System
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information