Bangar, La Union
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| Coordinates: 16°54′N 120°25′E / 16.9°N 120.42°ECoordinates: 16°54′N 120°25′E / 16.9°N 120.42°E | ||
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| Region | Ilocos (Region I) | |
| Province | La Union | |
| District | 1st District | |
| Founded | 1700 | |
| Barangays | 33 | |
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| • Total | 37.36 km2 (14.42 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 35,947 | |
| • Density | 960/km2 (2,500/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 2519 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)72 | |
| Income class | 3rd class | |
| Website | www |
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Bangar is a first class municipality in the province of La Union, a province in the northern region of the Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 35,947 people.
The name Bangar (pronounced: Bang-gar) is derived from the bangar tree (pronounced ba- ngar; Sterculia foetida), which were once abundant in the general area of the present town. The bangar is notable for the foul odor that emanates from its flowers.
The northernmost town of La Union, alongside Sudipen, Bangar is also the smallest municipality in the province with an area of 3,736 hectares (9,230 acres). It is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, Sudipen to the east and Balaoan and Luna to the south-west. The Amburayan River flows to the north of Bangar, separating it from Tagudin, Ilocos Sur.
1700 marked the official foundation of Bangar under the patronage of Saint Christopher when it became a mission field. However, Christianity was brought as early as in the later part of 1500 when Bangar was still a visita (chapelry) of Tagudin, with a community of 2,800 inhabitants already in existence. The highly skilled, industrious and peace-loving people were primarily engaged in rice and cotton planting. The beautiful and sturdy handwoven products made by the women of that time even found their way to Europe and it was said that some of this materials were used as boat sails by the European sailors. Among the more famous handwoven products made by them were blankets bearing different designs, clothing materials and mosquito nets. Since chemicals for coloring were very scarce those days, bark of trees and fruits were used to dye all those handwoven products.
The old town was made of three "pueblitos" (small towns) namely: Villa-Cruz, San Rafael and San Anastacio. Near these "pueblitos" were small communities of "Igorotes Infieles" who paid tribute to the Governor.
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