Mapandan

Mapandan, officially the Municipality of Mapandan (Pangasinan: Baley na Mapandan; Ilocano: Ili ti Mapandan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mapandan), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,058 people.[4]

Mapandan
Municipality
Municipality of Mapandan
Poblacion and Municipal Hall
Poblacion and Municipal Hall
Flag of Mapandan
Flag
Official seal of Mapandan
Seal
Map of Pangasinan with Mapandan highlighted
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Mapandan is located in Philippines
Mapandan
Mapandan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°01′34″N 120°27′14″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvincePangasinan
District 3rd district
Barangays15 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorKarl Christian F. Vega
 • Vice MayorGerald Glenn L. Tambaoan
 • RepresentativeRose Marie J. Arenas
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate25,605 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total30.00 km2 (11.58 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
38 m (125 ft)
Highest elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Lowest elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total38,058
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
 • Households
9,326
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
12.16
% (2018)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 128.3 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 257.1 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 126.9 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 39.55 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityPangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2429
PSGC
015528000
IDD : area code +63 (0)75
Native languagesPangasinan
Ilocano
Tagalog

Mapandan is known for its yearly Pandan Festival.

Etymology

Mapandan (meaning plenty of pandan) got its name from “pandan”, a native palm which grew in abundance in the place at that time. The leaves of the pandan add aroma to the cooked rice if cooked with it. The leaves are also stripped and woven into mats.

History

Mapandan was a former mere Barrio. That was former part of Municipality of Mangaldan.

Mapandan is a Hall of Famer for having the Pangasinan's cleanest, safest and greenest municipality (Category B). Mapandan was also awarded the Pangasinan's Healthiest Municipality for having the fewest malnourished children.

Geography

Mapandan is located in Eastern-Central part of Pangasinan. Bordered by Mangaldan to the north, Manaoag to the east, and Santa Barbara to the west and southern part. It is landlocked, however, it is not too far from nearby coastal areas of Dagupan, Binmaley and Mangaldan. Mapandan is a central hilly area, having several mountains nearby.

Barangays

Mapandan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays:

  • Amanoaoac
  • Apaya
  • Aserda
  • Baloling
  • Coral
  • Golden
  • Jimenez
  • Lambayan
  • Luyan
  • Nilombot
  • Pias
  • Poblacion
  • Primicias
  • Santa Maria
  • Torres

Climate
Climate data for Mapandan, Pangasinan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 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[6]

Demographics
Population census of Mapandan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 4,198—    
1918 6,049+2.47%
1939 7,286+0.89%
1948 9,836+3.39%
1960 13,065+2.39%
1970 16,653+2.45%
1975 18,143+1.73%
1980 20,094+2.06%
1990 25,622+2.46%
1995 27,439+1.29%
2000 30,775+2.49%
2007 32,905+0.93%
2010 34,439+1.67%
2015 37,059+1.41%
2020 38,058+0.52%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]
Public Market

Languages

Pangasinan and Ilocano are the two main spoken languages in the town, third is the Kapampangan Language. Filipino is also widely spoken in the town.

Religions

Major religions are in the town, with different branches of churches within.

  • Seventh-day Adventist Church (Poblacion and Kolos-Pias)
  • Iglesia ni Cristo (Nilombot and Luyan)
  • The Grand Mosque (Luyan)
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Nilombot)
  • Kingdom hall of Jehovas Witnesses (Coral)
  • Roman Catholicism (Poblacion and Luyan)
  • Good news to the Nations Outreach (Poblacion)
  • Born Again Christianity (Poblacion)
  • God With Us Church(Aserda)

Roman Catholicism is the major Religion in Mapandan, annexed by different religions around.

Economy
Poverty Incidence of Mapandan
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12]
[13][14][15][16][17]

Mapandan is practically rural in terms of its area. It is composed of farming areas and cattle ranch farms. It has a little part of Bued river in northern part and an irrigation project also known as Payas irrigation project, which aims for a standard irrigation for farming areas in the municipality.

Government

Local government
Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Mapandan, belonging to the third 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)[18]
Position Name
Congressman Rose Marie J. Arenas
Mayor Karl Christian F. Vega
Vice-Mayor Gerald Glenn Tambaon
Councilors
Melvin Jerold Ranas
Hilario Morales
Blando Quinto
Alice Mariano
Fredie Penuliar
Pak Eric Parayno
Valentin Revilla
Gem Castro

Sister cities

These are cities Mapandan are associated with:

References
  1.  Municipality of Mapandan | (DILG)
  2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  4. Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  6. "Mapandan, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  7. Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  10. "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 7, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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