Asingan, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 2439 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 66.64 km2 (25.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 57,811 |
| Density (2020) | 868 / km2 (2,247 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 0' North, 120° 40' East (16.0037, 120.6702) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.1 meters (160.9 feet) |
Asingan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pangasinan.
The municipality has a land area of 66.64 square kilometers or 25.73 square miles which constitutes 1.22% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 57,811. This represented 1.83% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 1.09% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 868 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,247 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Asingan has 21 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariston Este | 2.32% | 1,339 | 1,162 | 15.23% | 3.03% |
| Ariston Weste | 5.69% | 3,289 | 2,958 | 11.19% | 2.26% |
| Bantog | 7.50% | 4,333 | 4,421 | -1.99% | -0.42% |
| Baro | 4.64% | 2,684 | 2,846 | -5.69% | -1.23% |
| Bobonan | 2.32% | 1,342 | 1,402 | -4.28% | -0.92% |
| Cabalitian | 4.35% | 2,514 | 2,449 | 2.65% | 0.55% |
| Calepaan | 7.43% | 4,298 | 4,086 | 5.19% | 1.07% |
| Carosucan Norte | 6.73% | 3,888 | 3,824 | 1.67% | 0.35% |
| Carosucan Sur | 5.90% | 3,413 | 3,255 | 4.85% | 1.00% |
| Coldit | 3.00% | 1,732 | 1,746 | -0.80% | -0.17% |
| Domanpot | 9.44% | 5,455 | 5,728 | -4.77% | -1.02% |
| Dupac | 4.10% | 2,372 | 2,248 | 5.52% | 1.14% |
| Macalong | 6.82% | 3,944 | 3,663 | 7.67% | 1.57% |
| Palaris | 3.25% | 1,877 | 2,120 | -11.46% | -2.53% |
| Poblacion East | 4.27% | 2,471 | 2,930 | -15.67% | -3.52% |
| Poblacion West | 2.67% | 1,546 | 1,570 | -1.53% | -0.32% |
| San Vicente Este | 2.78% | 1,608 | 1,354 | 18.76% | 3.69% |
| San Vicente Weste | 4.16% | 2,404 | 2,265 | 6.14% | 1.26% |
| Sanchez | 2.06% | 1,192 | 1,275 | -6.51% | -1.41% |
| Sobol | 4.38% | 2,530 | 2,701 | -6.33% | -1.37% |
| Toboy | 6.19% | 3,580 | 3,352 | 6.80% | 1.39% |
| Asingan Total | 57,811 | 57,355 | 0.80% | 0.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Asingan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱125,436,155.54.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 72,687,584.87 | – |
| 2010 | 82,829,546.05 | 13.95% |
| 2011 | 86,094,868.97 | 3.94% |
| 2012 | 83,267,237.88 | -3.28% |
| 2013 | 91,835,054.56 | 10.29% |
| 2014 | 102,660,248.97 | 11.79% |
| 2015 | 114,671,088.04 | 11.70% |
| 2016 | 125,436,155.54 | 9.39% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Asingan in the 2015 Census was 57,349 broken down into 13,623 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43,701 | 8,209 | 5.32 | |
| 46,647 | 9,142 | 5.10 | |
| 51,214 | 10,499 | 4.88 | |
| 54,092 | 11,793 | 4.59 | |
| 56,353 | 13,242 | 4.26 | |
| 57,349 | 13,623 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Asingan is 10 to 14, with 5,572 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 776 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,015 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,133 | 7.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,496 | 9.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,572 | 9.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,328 | 9.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,942 | 8.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,536 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,099 | 7.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,891 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,559 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,336 | 5.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,798 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,352 | 4.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,946 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,663 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,113 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 776 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 800 | 1.39% |
| Total | 57,355 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Asingan grew from 12,911 in 1903 to 57,811 in 2020, an increase of 44,900 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.17%, or an increase of 456 people, from the previous population of 57,355 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,911 | – | |
| 16,920 | 1.72% | |
| 19,571 | 0.73% | |
| 24,701 | 2.42% | |
| 26,453 | 0.60% | |
| 34,148 | 2.53% | |
| 36,267 | 1.22% | |
| 37,301 | 0.56% | |
| 43,704 | 1.60% | |
| 46,647 | 1.23% | |
| 51,225 | 2.03% | |
| 54,092 | 0.75% | |
| 56,353 | 1.50% | |
| 57,355 | 0.34% | |
| 57,811 | 0.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Asingan for the year 2019 was 38,499, broken down into 18,831 males and 19,668 females.
Location
The municipal center of Asingan is situated at approximately 16° 0' North, 120° 40' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.1 meters or 160.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Asingan are Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, and Baguio. The nearest municipalities are Santa Maria, Pangasinan, San Manuel, Pangasinan, Tayug, Pangasinan, Binalonan, Pangasinan, Balungao, Pangasinan, and San Nicolas, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 159.86 kilometers (99.33 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Maria, Pangasinan, 4.07 kilometers (2.53 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- San Manuel, Pangasinan, 6.71 kilometers (4.17 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Tayug, Pangasinan, 8.41 kilometers (5.22 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Binalonan, Pangasinan, 9.55 kilometers (5.94 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Balungao, Pangasinan, 11.67 kilometers (7.25 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- San Nicolas, Pangasinan, 12.32 kilometers (7.65 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Nearest cities
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 11.48 kilometers (7.14 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 35.51 kilometers (22.07 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 36.27 kilometers (22.54 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 40.65 kilometers (25.26 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 41.61 kilometers (25.85 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Baguio, 45.92 kilometers (28.54 miles) to the North (N10°W)
Distance from Manila: 159.86 kilometers (99.33 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.