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| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) | ||
| Province | Pangasinan | ||
| District | 1st District, Pangasinan | ||
| Founded | 1744 | ||
| Cityhood | March 28, 2001 | ||
| Barangays | 39 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Hernani Braganza | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 164.26 km2 (63.4 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - Total | 79,788 | ||
| - Density | 485.7/km2 (1,258.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) | ||
| ZIP Code | 2404 | ||
| Income class | 5th class; component city | ||
| Population Census of Alaminos City | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 65,130 |
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| 2000 | 73,448 | 2.61% | |
| 2007 | 79,788 | 1.15% | |
The City of Alaminos is a 5th class city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 79,788 people in 15,527 households. It is bounded by the municipalities of Sual, Bani, and Mabini.
Hundred Islands National Park, a tourism destination composed of 123 small islands, is located off the coast Barangay Lucap, Alaminos City.
The Communist Party of the Philippines was founded by Jose Maria Sison in a remote barangay of Dulacac on December 26, 1968.[1]
The city was one of those badly hit in May 2009 by Typhoon Emong which damaged a lot of houses in Alaminos, including the roof of the main Church. Several organizations were asking for donations and aid to help in restoring the town back to its former self.
A new international airport will soon be built near the city to service the local area.[2]
Barangays
Alaminos City is politically subdivided into 39 barangays.
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References
External links
- Official Website of City Government of Alaminos
- Official Website of the Rotary Club of the Hundred Islands, Alaminos City
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
- Born to be Wild: Alaminos - 03/20/2008
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Coordinates: 16°09′37″N 119°58′49″E / 16.16028°N 119.98028°E
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