Alaminos, officially the City of Alaminos (; ; Sambal: ''Babali nin Alaminos''; ), is a component city in the

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, and is known for being the home of the Hundred Islands National Park, which is composed of 124 islands and is located off the coast of Barangay Lucap. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 99,397 people. The city is named after Juan Alaminos y de Vivar, a former

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. In 2009, it was announced that Alaminos Airport would be built near the city as a commercial airport for Pangasinan province. However, the timeline for construction of the airport has repeatedly come and gone. As of 2015, the project remains to be in its pendency.

Etymology

Alaminos is named after the Spanish general Juan Alaminos y Vivar, who served as

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from 1873 to 1874 and was much loved by locals as he visited the then-town in 1860. Previously named Sarapsap, it was renamed in his honor in 1872.

History

Alaminos was formerly part of Bolinao. It traces its roots to a barrio named Casborran (present-day barangay Baleyadaan), formerly part of

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. It eventually grew when people from Suyang (present-day barangay Zaragosa in Bolinao) relocated to the area in 1737. In 1747, Casborran became an independent town. In 1758, it was razed by fire due to a political and economic conflict. In 1764, inhabitants tried to rebuild the town, but another conflict happened, making them leave for Nansangaan (present-day Barangay Inerangan). Two years later, they found refuge at a plateau in what is now the ''poblacion'' of Alaminos and renamed it Sarapsap. Ilocano settlers from Paoay,

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moved and stayed in the town, increasing the small population of the town in 1830. It was renamed ''Alaminos'' in 1872, 12 years after the visit of the future Governor-General Juan Alaminos y Vivar, who was well loved by residents, to the thriving town. In 1903, Alaminos was annexed by

by virtue of Act No. 1004. The

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was founded by Jose Maria Sison in the remote barangay of Dulacac on December 26, 1968.

Cityhood

By virtue of Republic Act 9025, signed by President

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on March 5, 2001, Alaminos was converted into a city after 85% of the voters favored the ratification in a plebiscite held on March 28, 2001.

Contemporary era

Alaminos was badly hit in May 2009 by Typhoon Emong which damaged many houses in the city, including the roof of the main church. Due to this, several organizations had requested donations and aid to help in restoring the town back to its former self.

Geography

Alaminos is situated from the provincial capital Lingayen, and from the country's capital city of

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Barangays

Alaminos City is politically subdivided into 39

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s. Each barangay consists of

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s and some have

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. * Alos * Amandiego * Amangbangan * Balangobong * Balayang * Bisocol * Bolaney * Baleyadaan * Bued * Cabatuan * Cayucay * Dulacac * Inerangan * Landoc * Linmansangan * Lucap * Maawi * Macatiw * Magsaysay * Mona * Palamis * Pandan * Pangapisan * Poblacion * Pocal-Pocal * Pogo * Polo * Quibuar * Sabangan * San Antonio * San Jose * San Roque * San Vicente * Santa Maria * Tanaytay * Tangcarang * Tawintawin * Telbang * Victoria

Climate

Demographics

Languages

and Ilocano are the main dialects of Alaminos.

Economy

Government

Local government

Alaminos, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of

, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

Members of the Alaminos City Council (2019–2022): *District Representative (1st Legislative District the Province of Pangasinan): Arnold F. Celeste *Chief Executive: Arth Bryan C. Celeste *Presiding Officer (Vice Mayor): Jose Antonio M. Yatco *Councilors: ** Apple Joy D. Bacay ** Carolyn D. Sison ** Michelle S. Segundera ** Joselito D. Fontelera ** Cirilo B. Radoc ** Verna S. Rabago ** Oscar A. Boling ** Froebel A. Ranoy ** Dahlia M. De Leon ** Alfred Feliz E. De Castro

Festivals

The Galila Hundred Islands Festival is held from March 16 to 21 every year. ''Galila'' means “come” in the vernacular, and the festival includes the 100 Islands Adventure Race.

Transportation

Accredited Transport Cooperative as of January 2021: * Alaminos, Bani, Agno, Anda, Bolinao Operators and Drivers Transport Service Cooperative (ABAABOD TSC)

Education

The Alaminos City Schools Division Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. There are three schools district offices under this division office namely, District I, District II, and District III.

Primary and elementary schools

* 100 Island Cowboy Christian Learning Center * Alaminos Adventist Multigrade School * Alaminos City Central School * Alaminos City Maxim Heritage Academy * Alos Elementary School * Amandiego Elementary School * Amangbangan Elementary School * Balangobong Elementary School * Balayang Elementary School * Baleyadaan Elementary School * Bisocol Elementary School * Bolaney Elementary School * Bued Elementary School * Cabatuan Elementary School * Cayucay Elementary School * Dulacac Elementary School * Ednas School of Alaminos * Inerangan Elementary School * Landoc Elementary School * Linmansangan Elementary School * Longos Elementary School * Lucap Elementary School * Maawi Elementary School * Magsaysay Elementary School * Maliga Elementary School * Mona Elementary School * Palamis Elementary School * Pandan Elementary School * PBCC School * Pogo Elementary School * Polo Elementary School * Popantay Elementary School * Precious Angels Christian School * Quibuar Elementary School * Sabangan Elementary School * San Jose Elementary School * San Roque Elementary School * San Vicente Elementary School * Shekinah Grace School * Sta. Maria Elementary School * Tangcarang Elementary School * Telbang Elementary School * Tawintawin Elementary School * UMC Values School * Victoria Elementary School

Secondary schools

* Alaminos City National High School * Alos National High School * Cayucay National High School * ELR Westville Integrated School * Ildefonso Quimson Community High School * Inerangan National High School * Mary the Queen Educational Foundation * Pangapisan Integrated School * Polo National High School * San Vicente National High School * Telbang National High School

Higher educational institutions

* Colegio San Jose de Alaminos * Golden West Colleges * PASS College * STI Alaminos * The Great Plebeian College

Media

AM Stations: *DZIN 801 ( Vanguard Radio Network) * DZWM Radyo Totoo 864 ( Catholic Media Network) FM Stations: * 99.3 Spirit FM ( Catholic Media Network) * 100.1 Radyo Natin ( Manila Broadcasting Company) *102.7 Big Sound FM ( Vanguard Radio Network) Cable & Satellite TV Providers *Pangasinan Educational Cable TV (PECTV) *USATV *

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Sister cities

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References

External links

*
City Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines

Alaminos at the Pangasinan Government Website

Local Governance Performance Management System
* Philippine Standard Geographic Code
Philippine Census Information
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