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Binmaley

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Municipality
	Municipality of Binmaley
	Skyline
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	Map of Pangasinan with Binmaley highlighted
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	Binmaley Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 16°01′56″N 120°16′09″E / 16.03232°N 120.26904°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Ilocos Region
Province	Pangasinan
District	2nd district
Founded	February 1, 1590
Barangays	33 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Pedro Merrera III
• Vice Mayor	Simplicio Rosario
• Representative	Mark Cojuangco
• Municipal Council	Members
• Electorate	63,908 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	118.50 km2 (45.75 sq mi)
Highest elevation	24 m (79 ft)
Lowest elevation	−2 m (−7 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	86,881
• Density	730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
• Households	20,871
Economy
• Income class	1st municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	15.24% (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 352.9 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 1,012 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 229.1 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 200.4 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (CENPELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	2417
PSGC	0105513000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)75
Native languages	Pangasinan; Ilocano; Tagalog

Binmaley, officially the Municipality of Binmaley (Pangasinan: Baley na Binmaley; Ilocano: Ili ti Binmaley; Tagalog: Bayan ng Binmaley), is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 86,881 people.^[3]

Etymology

The town's name is believed to have originated from the "Binmaley" tribe, known for their fishing skills and agricultural practices, who inhabited the area before Spanish colonization.

History

During the Spanish colonial period, Binmaley became a significant trading center, particularly for salt and fish. The town thrived under Spanish rule, its economy fueled by its abundant natural resources. After the Spanish-American War, Binmaley became part of the American-controlled Philippines, continuing its growth as a fishing and agricultural hub.

Today, Binmaley is known for its vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and its delicious "bangus" (milkfish). The town boasts beautiful beaches like Lingayen Gulf and Bonuan Beach, attracting tourists from all over the Philippines. Binmaley also hosts lively festivals like the "Pista ng Parul" (Festival of Lights) and the "Binmaley Fish Festival," celebrating its cultural heritage and local produce. The town is home to historical landmarks like the Binmaley Church and the Binmaley Municipal Hall, showcasing its rich past.

Geography

Binmaley is located along the western coastland of Pangasinan facing Lingayen Gulf, in between Lingayen and Dagupan. On January 8–9, 1945, the amphibious forces of U.S. General Douglas MacArthur used the town's beach, designated as "yellow beach", alongside the beaches of Lingayen, Dagupan, and San Fabian, in their landing operations to liberate Luzon from Japanese occupation during World War II.

Binmaley is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Lingayen and 210 kilometres (130 mi) from Manila.

Barangays

Binmaley is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Amancoro
Balagan
Balogo
Basing
Baybay Lopez
Baybay Polong
Biec
Buenlag
Calit
Caloocan Dupo
Caloocan Norte
Caloocan Sur
Camaley
Canaoalan
Dulag
Gayaman
Linoc
Lomboy
Nagpalangan
Malindong
Manat
Naguilayan
Pallas
Papagueyan
Parayao
Poblacion
Pototan
Sabangan
Salapingao
San Isidro Norte
San Isidro Sur
Santa Rosa
Tombor

Climate

Climate data for Binmaley, Pangasinan
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	31 (88)	31 (88)	33 (91)	34 (93)	34 (93)	33 (91)	32 (90)	31 (88)	31 (88)	32 (90)	31 (88)	31 (88)	32 (90)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	21 (70)	21 (70)	23 (73)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	24 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	4.3 (0.17)	19.1 (0.75)	27.3 (1.07)	45.2 (1.78)	153.3 (6.04)	271.3 (10.68)	411.1 (16.19)	532 (20.9)	364.4 (14.35)	182.5 (7.19)	56.3 (2.22)	24.4 (0.96)	2,091.2 (82.3)
Average rainy days	3	2	3	5	14	17	22	23	21	13	7	4	134
Source: World Weather Online^[5]

Demographics

Population census of Binmaley
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	16,439	—
1918	18,243	+0.70%
1939	20,455	+0.55%
1948	26,501	+2.92%
1960	32,127	+1.62%
1970	40,645	+2.38%
1975	43,543	+1.39%
1980	47,332	+1.68%
1990	59,601	+2.33%
1995	62,375	+0.86%
2000	72,625	+3.32%
2007	76,214	+0.67%
2010	78,702	+1.18%
2015	83,052	+1.03%
2020	86,881	+0.89%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Binmaley

5

10

15

20

25

30

2006
22.70

2009
17.53

2012
7.45

2015
9.21

2018
6.56

2021
15.24

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[10]^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]

The town is famous for its bangus (milkfish) aqua-culture, due to the existence of its numerous fishponds (pokok in the Pangasinan language). However, because of constant siltation over the past several years from mine tailings upstream from Agno River (due to mine operations in neighboring Benguet Province), and the overuse of artificial fish feeds, the bangus industry has suffered from fishkill, fewer viable fishponds and lower harvests. As a result, many formerly productive fishponds have been converted into large commercial and residential lots. This phenomenon is beginning to seriously threaten the unique Binmaley fishpond industry. Current Government action is inadequate due to strong pressures from other competing commercial interests, not to mention fishfeed producers.

Government

Local government

Binmaley, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Pangasinan, 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

List of Elected Officials of Binmaley
(2022–2025)^[18]^[19]
Position	Name
Mayor	Pedro A. Merrera III
Vice-Mayor	Simplicio D. Rosario
Councilors	Amelito A. Sison
	Ariel Z. Dela Concha
	Jallen F. Alipio
	Joel Jose A. Carrera
	Rolando D. Ferrer
	Urbano D.C. Delos Angeles III
	Gericho C. Francisco
	Aurora Gene Z. Cagaoan

Culture

Binmaley, is famously known for its "Sigay Festival". The Pangasinan word sigay broadly translates to harvest, or a time to gather the rich yields of the farm, the sea, the ponds and the rivers. It also relates to a contraction of the words silew, meaning light, and gayaga, meaning merriment. It was Mayor Lorenzo "Enzo" Cerezo who pioneered and founded "Sigay Festival".

Heritage

Binmaley's town center has a Neo classical church dating back to the 17th century. It also became famous throughout the Philippines for the outstanding academic achievements of students (and its distinctive corps of military cadets) from its Binmaley Catholic High School, especially when it was headed by a German priest, Fr. Leo Behneke, in the 1960s and 1970s. Its name roughly means "the place which became a town" or "went to town" in the Pangasinan language.