Lingayen
Sign in to saveLingayen, officially the Municipality of Lingayen (; ; ; ), is a first-class municipality and the capital of the province of Pangasinan in the Philippines. It serves as the political, administrative, and historical center of the province, hosting key provincial government offices and institutions. According to the , it has a population of people., making it one of the most significant urban centers in the province in terms of governance and public administration.
Key facts
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- Clockwise from top: Pangasinan Provincial Capitol; Banaan Museum (Casa Real); Ramos Ancestral House; Maramba Boulevard; Epiphany of Our Lord Co-Cathedral Parish; Urduja House; and sunset at Lingayen Gulf.
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- Lingayen Flag.jpg
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- 110px
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- Lingayen Logo.jpg
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- 100x80px
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- yes
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- Philippines
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- left
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- Location within the
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- Country
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- Philippines
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- Province
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- District
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- Founded
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- January 6, 1614
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- Barangays
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- para
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Article
34 sectionsContents
- History
- Pre-colonial Period
- Early Spanish conquest
- Foundation of Lingayen
- Revolts and resistance
- American period (1898–1941)
- World War II (1941–1945)
- Allied invasion and liberation
- Postwar period (1945–1960s)
- Contemporary era (1970s–present)
- Geography
- Barangays
- Climate
- Demographics
- Languages
- Economy
- Agriculture
- Livestock
- Fishery
- Socio-Cultural development
- Tourism
- Heritage Structures
- Transportation
- Government
- Local government
- Elected officials
- Education
- Primary and elementary schools
- Private schools
- Secondary schools
- Technical and vocational schools
- Higher educational institutions
- References
- External links
Lingayen, officially the Municipality of Lingayen (; ; ; ), is a first-class municipality and the capital of the province of Pangasinan in the Philippines. It serves as the political, administrative, and historical center of the province, hosting key provincial government offices and institutions. According to the , it has a population of people., making it one of the most significant urban centers in the province in terms of governance and public administration.
The municipality occupies a strategic location along the Lingayen Gulf, which has historically contributed to its importance in trade, transportation, and military operations. Because of this geographic advantage, Lingayen played a crucial role during World War II, particularly as a major landing site for Allied forces during the liberation of Luzon in 1945. The town’s coastal position and infrastructure made it a vital strategic point, and its wartime history remains an important part of its local and national historical identity.