Lingayen, Pangasinan
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Capitol Building (Poblacion)
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| Nickname(s): Most Romantic Place in the Philippines | ||
 Map of Pangasinan showing the location of Lingayen |
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| Coordinates: 16°01′12″N 120°13′51″E / 16.02000°N 120.23083°ECoordinates: 16°01′12″N 120°13′51″E / 16.02000°N 120.23083°E | ||
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 Philippines
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| Region | Ilocos (Region I) | |
| Province | Pangasinan | |
| District | 2nd district of Pangasinan | |
| Founded | 1614 | |
| Barangays | 32 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Josefina Vila Castañeda | |
| • Vice-Mayor | Nepthalie Dulana Pasiliao | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 62.76 km2 (24.23 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 103,278 | |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,300/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 2401 | |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)75 | |
| Income class | 1st municipal income class | |
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| Electorate | 57,617 voters as of 2016 | |
Lingayen, officially Municipality of Lingayen (Pangasinan: Baley na Lingayen; Filipino: Bayan ng Lingayen) is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. It is the capital municipality and the seat of government of the province of Pangasinan. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 103,278 people. Lingayen was a strategic point during World War II. It is also the birthplace of former President Fidel V. Ramos.
The Augustinian missionaries and the Spanish conquistadores drew a plan of Lingayen in 1614 and Lingayen was founded. The founders named the town Lingayen at the suggestion of natives themselves, due to a certain corpulent tamarind tree growing on the present town plaza at that time. The tree was exceptionally big, tall, and spreading; that the surrounding trees were just drafts in comparison. Passers-by developed the habit of looking back and back again at this corpulent tree until it would vanish from their rear view. When they arrived home and were asked what way they took in returning they would simply say "through Liñgayen". The word "Liñgayen" was from the Pangasinan language word "lingawen" meaning " to look back". Since then up to the present time the town bears its name as Lingayen.
Lingayen became the capital of Pangasinan when the province became an encomienda.
During World War II, Lingayen was where the Allied armies landed during the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf. Its long beach served as runway for several attack planes.
It is located along the Lingayen Gulf, the Agno River and the Limahong Channel. It has a land area of 62.76 square kilometers consisting of 32 barangays and also have 7 sitios. Its terrain is flat, suitable for farms and fisheries. Lingayen weather is cool from December to February, warm from March to April, and the wet season is between May and October.
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