Rosales, Pangasinan

Rosales
Municipality
Municipality of Rosales
Robert Estrella Stadium
Robert Estrella Stadium
Flag of Rosales
Flag
Official seal of Rosales
Seal
Map of Pangasinan with Rosales highlighted
Map of Pangasinan with Rosales highlighted
OpenStreetMap
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Rosales is located in Philippines
Rosales
Rosales
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°53′40″N 120°37′58″E / 15.89444°N 120.63278°E / 15.89444; 120.63278
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvincePangasinan
District 6th district
FoundedMarch 16, 1852
Barangays37 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorWilliam S. Cezar
 • Vice MayorSusan P. Casareno
 • RepresentativeTyrone D. Agabas
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate46,021 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
66.39 km2 (25.63 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Highest elevation
251 m (823 ft)
Lowest elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
66,711
 • Density1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
 • Households
16,862
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
15.98
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 284.5 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 983.5 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 237.2 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 48.92 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityPangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2441
PSGC
015531000
IDD : area code +63 (0)75
Native languagesPangasinan
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.rosales.gov.ph

Rosales ([ɾɔˈsalɛs]), officially the Municipality of Rosales (Pangasinan: Baley na Rosales; Ilocano: Ili ti Rosales; Tagalog: Bayan ng Rosales), is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 66,711 people.[3]

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

Aerial view of Rosales, circa 1930s

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

Geography

Rosales is a junction town for those travelling between the provinces of Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the other towns of Pangasinan. It is accessible via Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX), or via the MacArthur Highway.

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

Rosales is 171 kilometres (106 mi) from Manila, 55 kilometres (34 mi) from the provincial capital, Lingayen, and 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Cabanatuan.

Barangays

Rosales is politically subdivided into 37 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • 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 (Poblacion)
  • Zone IV (Poblacion)
  • Zone II (Poblacion)
  • Zone III (Poblacion)
  • Zone V (Poblacion)

Climate

Climate data for Rosales, Pangasinan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		32
(90) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		33
(91) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		29
(84) 		31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70) 		21
(70) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 127.5
(5.02) 		115.8
(4.56) 		129.7
(5.11) 		141.1
(5.56) 		248.2
(9.77) 		165
(6.5) 		185.3
(7.30) 		161.9
(6.37) 		221.4
(8.72) 		299.5
(11.79) 		199
(7.8) 		188.7
(7.43) 		2,183.1
(85.93)
Average rainy days 17 17 17 15 20 19 19 20 21 20 17 19 221
Source: World Weather Online[5]

Demographics

Population census of Rosales
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 8,562—    
1918 12,806+2.72%
1939 15,837+1.02%
1948 19,851+2.54%
1960 24,347+1.72%
1970 29,530+1.95%
1975 34,355+3.08%
1980 36,582+1.26%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 45,275+2.16%
1995 47,616+0.95%
2000 52,086+1.94%
2007 57,702+1.42%
2010 59,687+1.24%
2015 63,081+1.06%
2020 66,711+1.11%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Rosales

5
10
15
20
25
30
2006
26.40
2009
17.90
2012
8.76
2015
13.30
2018
11.84
2021
15.98

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

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

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan
Presidencia (town hall)

Rosales, belonging to the sixth 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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2022-2025)[18]
Position Name
Congressman Len Primicias-Agabas (PDP-Laban)
Mayor Liam Cezar (NPC)
Vice-Mayor Susan Casareno (NPC)
Councilors Anafeil Cruz (NPC)
Dickio Cosue(NPC)
Lito Cariño (NPC)
Toper Coloma (NPC)
Enwil Monje (API)
Alvin Bince (API)
Harry Bernabe (KBL)
Edita Quiambao (NPC)

Presidencia

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

St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church
  • 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 (Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan), 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 (for spiritual atonement and guidance) and local and foreign tourists.

Ancient dugout

Centuries-old unfinished dugout boat

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 Agno River.[19] It was display in front of the Presidencia or Municipal Town Hall but later remove during renovation of Presidencia (town hall).

Notable personalities

Sister towns

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

  • Rosales: The Gateway of Pangasinan and Ilocos Region
    Rosales: The Gateway of Pangasinan and Ilocos Region
  • Pablo Lim Sim Memorial Building
    Pablo Lim Sim Memorial Building
  • Rosales Public Market
    Rosales Public Market
  • The center of business at night (SM City Rosales)
    The center of business at night (SM City Rosales)
  • Unknown Soldier Monument
    Unknown Soldier Monument
  • Rizal Park
    Rizal Park

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Rosales | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Rosales, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  9. ^ "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  18. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  19. ^ Eva Visperas (November 24, 2010). "Centuries-old wooden boat retrieved in Pangasinan". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
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