Urdaneta, Pangasinan (original) (raw)

Component city in Pangasinan, Philippines

Component city in Ilocos Region, Philippines

Urdaneta
Component city
City of Urdaneta
Street of UrdanetaStreet of Urdaneta
Flag of UrdanetaFlagOfficial seal of UrdanetaSealOfficial logo of UrdanetaWordmark
Motto(s): Deo servire populo sufficere(It is enough for the people to serve God)
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Urdaneta is located in PhilippinesUrdanetaUrdanetaLocation within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°58′34″N 120°34′16″E / 15.9761°N 120.5711°E / 15.9761; 120.5711
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 PradoHerodotus F. SumeraJesus L. BascoFlorencio B. AducaAntonino P. PerezRio Virgilio R. EstevesFranklin V. VillanuevaMaura Jennifer G. GarciaWarren D. AndradaAurelio 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

Urdaneta, officially the City of Urdaneta (Pangasinan: Siyudad na Urdaneta; Ilocano: Siyudad ti Urdaneta; Filipino: Lungsod ng Urdaneta), is a 2nd class component city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 144,577 people.[3]

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]

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.

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.

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

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]

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]

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

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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

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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)

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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

Poverty incidence of Urdaneta

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.

SM Prime Holdings will put up an SM Supermall to be called SM City Urdaneta Central, currently under construction and scheduled to open second half of 2017. 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.

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).

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.

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

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.[31]

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.

Colleges and universities

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Notable personalities

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