Dasol, Province of Pangasinan

Summary data
Type	municipality
Island group	Luzon
Region	Ilocos Region (Region I)
Province	Pangasinan
Barangay count	18
Postal code	2411
Coastal/Landlocked	coastal
Marine waterbodies	South China Sea
Philippine major island(s)	Luzon
Area (2007)	166.60 km² (64.32 sq mi)
Population (2015)	29,110
Density (2015)	175 / km² (453 / sq mi)
Coordinates	15° 59' North, 119° 53' East (15.9902, 119.8811)
Estimated elevation above sea level	19.8 meters (64.8 feet)

Dasol is a coastal municipality in the province of Pangasinan.

The municipality has a land area of 166.60 square kilometers or 64.32 square miles which constitutes 3.06% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 29,110. This represented 0.98% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 0.58% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 175 inhabitants per square kilometer or 453 inhabitants per square mile.

Barangays

Dasol has 18 barangays as shown in the following table.

Demographic profile of barangays

Barangay	Population percentage (2015)	Population (2015)	Population (2010)	Change (2010‑2015)	Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015)
Alilao	1.83%	532	410	29.76%	5.08%
Amalbalan	6.26%	1,821	1,782	2.19%	0.41%
Bobonot	4.68%	1,361	1,331	2.25%	0.43%
Eguia	10.97%	3,194	3,114	2.57%	0.48%
Gais‑Guipe	8.59%	2,502	2,415	3.60%	0.68%
Hermosa	5.68%	1,652	1,666	-0.84%	-0.16%
Macalang	6.96%	2,025	1,964	3.11%	0.58%
Magsaysay	2.34%	682	669	1.94%	0.37%
Malacapas	3.59%	1,046	715	46.29%	7.51%
Malimpin	4.78%	1,392	1,399	-0.50%	-0.10%
Osmeña	5.29%	1,541	1,522	1.25%	0.24%
Petal	5.18%	1,507	1,388	8.57%	1.58%
Poblacion	11.73%	3,416	3,337	2.37%	0.45%
San Vicente	3.87%	1,128	851	32.55%	5.51%
Tambac	2.88%	838	765	9.54%	1.75%
Tambobong	5.70%	1,658	1,634	1.47%	0.28%
Uli	6.98%	2,033	1,370	48.39%	7.80%
Viga	2.69%	782	659	18.66%	3.31%
Dasol Total		29,110	26,991	7.85%	1.45%

Economy

According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Dasol for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱88,222,237.74.

details

Fiscal Year	Annual Regular Income	Change
2009	51,708,676.22	–
2010	54,339,375.76	5.09%
2011	59,759,387.31	9.97%
2012	57,914,590.10	-3.09%
2013	63,019,271.03	8.81%
2014	71,675,312.99	13.74%
2015	80,127,703.84	11.79%
2016	88,222,237.74	10.10%
End notes: Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax Collection Locally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises

Demographics

Population by age group

According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dasol is 5 to 9, with 3,182 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 338 individuals.

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Age group	Population (2015)
Under 1	557
1 to 4	2,548
5 to 9	3,182
10 to 14	3,176
15 to 19	2,688
20 to 24	2,338
25 to 29	2,153
30 to 34	2,015
35 to 39	1,806
40 to 44	1,714
45 to 49	1,568
50 to 54	1,423
55 to 59	1,159
60 to 64	869
65 to 69	726
70 to 74	470
75 to 79	338
80 and over	380
Total	29,110

Historical population

The population of Dasol grew from 11,043 in 1960 to 29,110 in 2015, an increase of 18,067 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 2,119 people, from the previous population of 26,991 in 2010.

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Census date	Population	Growth rate
1960 Feb 15	11,043	–
1970 May 6	12,955	1.57%
1975 May 1	15,304	3.40%
1980 May 1	16,957	2.07%
1990 May 1	19,671	1.50%
1995 Sep 1	23,551	3.43%
2000 May 1	25,381	1.62%
2007 Aug 1	27,027	0.87%
2010 May 1	26,991	-0.05%
2015 Aug 1	29,110	1.45%

Location

The municipal center of Dasol is situated at approximately 15° 59' North, 119° 53' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.8 meters or 64.8 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 Dasol are Alaminos, Dagupan, San Carlos, Urdaneta, San Fernando, and Baguio. The nearest municipalities are Burgos, Mabini, Agno, Infanta, Bani, and Sual. Its distance from the national capital is 194.71 kilometers (120.99 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.

great-circle distance

Nearest towns

Burgos, Pangasinan, 7.84 kilometers (4.87 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
Mabini, Pangasinan, 10.79 kilometers (6.71 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
Agno, Pangasinan, 16.08 kilometers (9.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
Infanta, Pangasinan, 18.47 kilometers (11.48 miles) to the South (S8°E)
Bani, Pangasinan, 21.46 kilometers (13.34 miles) to the North (N5°W)
Sual, Pangasinan, 24.41 kilometers (15.17 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)

Nearest cities

Alaminos, Pangasinan, 21.25 kilometers (13.20 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
Dagupan, Pangasinan, 49.19 kilometers (30.56 miles) to the East (N83°E)
San Carlos, Pangasinan, 50.44 kilometers (31.34 miles) to the East (S82°E)
Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 73.44 kilometers (45.63 miles) to the East (S89°E)
San Fernando, La Union, 83.25 kilometers (51.73 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N34°E)
Baguio, 89.32 kilometers (55.50 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)

Distance from Manila: 194.71 kilometers (120.99 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)

National rankings

Population (2015): 29,110, ranked 907 out of 1,634
Land area (2007): 64.32 square kilometers, ranked 641 out of 1,634
Population density (2015): 175 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 1,015 out of 1,634
Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.45%, ranked 776 out of 1,634

Notes

Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
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.

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