Rosales (), officially the Municipality of Rosales (; ; ), is a

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in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 66,711 people. It is sometimes called Carmen, based on its prominent barangay of the same name (now split into two barangays).

Etymology

It is widely believed that the name Rosales came from the word ''rosal'' which is a name of a flower that was known to be abundant in the area. However, Spanish records revealed that Rosales was originally a ''ranchera'' founded by a pioneering Filipino named Nicolas Bañez. It was declared a pueblo in 1852. The place was named in honor of Don Antonio Rosales Liberal, a man noted for his rectitude, industry, and learning. He is also an Order of the Royal Audiencia in Manila and a Consejero de Filipinas en el Ministro de Ultramar (Secretary of Foreign Affairs) during that time.

History

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Rosales was created as a separate municipality through a Royal Decree in 1852.

Geography

The Municipality of Rosales is a junction town for those travelling between the provinces of

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and

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to the other towns of Pangasinan. It is accessible via

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(TPLEX), or via the

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. The town itself is dotted with ancestral houses and heritage structures deemed important cultural sites via the National Cultural Heritage Act. Rosales is situated from the provincial capital

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, and from the country's capital city of

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Barangays

Rosales is politically subdivided into 37

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s. Each barangay consists of

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s and some have

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. * Acop * Bakit-Bakit * Balincanaway * Cabalaoangan Norte * Cabalaoangan Sur * Camangaan * Capitan Tomas * Carmay East * Carmay West * Carmen East * Carmen West * Casanicolasan * Coliling * Calanutan (Don Felix Coloma) * Don Antonio Village * Guiling * Palakipak * Pangaoan * Rabago * Rizal * Salvacion * San Antonio * San Bartolome * San Isidro * San Luis * San Pedro East * San Pedro West * San Vicente * San Angel * Station District * Tumana East * Tumana West * Zone I (

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) * Zone IV (

) * Zone II (

) * Zone III (

) * Zone V (

)

Climate

Demographics

Economy

;Livelihood and products: *Chopping Board Industry (Acop) *Charcoal (Acop) *Tupig & Tinapa (Smoked Fish) (Carmen) *Patupat (Balincanaway) *Rice/Palay Producer

Government

Local government

Rosales is part of the sixth congressional district of the province of

. It 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

Presidencia

The Presidencia (Town hall) is located in front of the Robert B. Estrella Stadium,

. In 1924, the construction of the Presidencia building (Municipal Town Hall) was completed and became the seat of the municipal government. The heritage building was renovated in 2004-2007 under the administration of Mayor Ricardo V. Revita with his Revitalize Rosales banner.

Tourism

Landmarks

*Robert B. Estrella Stadium *Ramon Magsaysay Monument *Tomb of The Unknown Soldiers *Presidencia

Nature and Adventure

*Acop Dam *Don Feliciano Salim Forest and Dam *Salvacion Dam *Acop Cold Springs and Waterfall *Rosales Aviary/Mini Zoo *Eco-Tourism Site of Rosales *Ibtor Challenge (Sports) Festival of Rosales

St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church

St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Urdaneta (

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), at Rosales. Through a decree of the Vicar-General of the Archbishopric Authority of Manila, the Catholic Church was restored on February 15, 1915. A modest shed-like barong-barung was built at the present site of the church. Fr. Nicasio Mabanta was the first Parish Priest. Within 3 years, a much sturdier building with GI sheets as roofing and sawali walls was constructed. Father Antonio Salindong was assigned, with longest tenure ever, continued the improvement with construction of concrete wall and facade with the image of St. Anthony. In 1946, a strong tornado tore off the GI sheet roof of the Church. Conrado Estrella, Sr. restored the roof with donations of the residents. During the term of Fr. Primo Garcia (1979-1986), the church was expanded in its east and west wings, the beginning of the construction of the parish center, and fencing of the whole premises. Msgr. Geronimo Marcelino begun the renovations of the Parish Rectory and completed by Fr. Diomedes Laguerta.

Our Lady of Rosales Grotto

The Grotto, which is located at Station District, is regularly visited by President

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal-Arroyo (; born April 5, 1947), often referred to as PGMA or GMA, is a Filipino academic and politician who served as the 14th president of the Philippines from Presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, 2001 to 2010 ...

(for spiritual atonement and guidance) and local and foreign tourists.

Ancient dugout

A centuries-old unfinished dugout, a big banca (five tons, measuring 8 by 2 by 1.5 meters), was accidentally retrieved in November 2010 by Mayor Ricardo Revita at Barangay Casanicolasan in the Lagasit River, near the

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. It was display in front of the Presidencia or Municipal Town Hall but later remove during renovation of Presidencia (town hall).

Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are Rosales I Schools District Office, and Rosales II Schools District Office.

Primary and elementary schools

* Acop Elementary School * Bakit-Bakit Elementary School * Balincanaway Elementary School * Cabalaoangan Elementary School * Calanutan Elementary School * Camangaan Elementary School * Capitan Tomas Pine Elementary School * Carmay Elementary School * Carmen Elementary School * Casanicolasan Elementary School * Escuela de San Antonio * Guiling-Coliling Elementary School * IFI Christian Home & Institute of Learning & Development * Li Seng Giap Elementary School * Palakipak Elementary School * Pangaoan Elementary School * Rabago Elementary School * Rizal Elementary School * Rosales North Central School * Rosales South Central School * Salvacion Elementary School * San Angel Elementary School * San Antonio Elementary School * San Bartolome Elementary School * San Isidro Elementary School * San Luis Elementary School * San Pedro East Elementary School * San Pedro West Elementary School * San Vicente Elementary School * Sitio Baong Elementary School * Tomana Elementary School SPED Center

Secondary schools

* Divine Grace Montessori and High School of Rosales * Guiling-Coliling National High School * Robert B. Estrella Memorial National High School * Rosales National High School * San Luis National High School

Notable personalities

* Carmen Rosales - Filipino actress and World War II guerilla fighter. 2 barangays were named after her. * Francisco Sionil José -

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for Literature and internationally renowned novelist, he has set a monument to the town he grew up in with his five-novels-series ''The Rosales Saga''.

Sister towns

Rosales currently has no legally-declared townhood/cityhood relationships, however, it has good economic and tourist ties with Guimba, Nueva Ecija and

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Gallery

File:FvfPangasinan0221 05.JPG, Rosales: The Gateway of Pangasinan and Ilocos Region File:RosalesPangasinanjf880.JPG, Pablo Lim Sim Memorial Building File:RosalesPangasinanjf874.JPG, Rosales Public Market File:RosalesPangasinanjf951.JPG, The center of business at night ( SM City Rosales) File:Rosalesjf6536 12.JPG, Unknown Soldier Monument File:Rosalesjf6536 04.JPG, Rizal Park

References

External links

Rosales Profile at PhilAtlas.com

Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines

Rosales at the Pangasinan Government Website

Local Governance Performance Management System
* Philippine Standard Geographic Code
Philippine Census Information
{{Authority control Municipalities of Pangasinan Populated places on the Agno River