| Municipality of Lingayen | |
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| Government | |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| District | 2nd District, Pangasinan |
| Barangays | 32 |
| Income class | 1st class; urban |
| Mayor | Ernesto C. Castañeda, Jr. |
| ZIP Code | 2401 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 62.76 km² |
| Population
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95,773 |
| Population Census of Lingayen | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 80,758 |
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| 2000 | 88,891 | 2.08% | |
| 2007 | 95,773 | 1.03% | |
- For the World War II battle, see Invasion of Lingayen Gulf.
Lingayen is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pangasinan on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It is the capital municipality and seat of government of the province of Pangasinan. According to the latest census, it has a population of 95,773 people in 16,467 households.
Lingayen was one of strategic points during World War II. Lingayen's long beach served as runway for several attack planes. It is also the birth place of President Fidel V. Ramos. Lingayen is also considered as the "most romantic place in the Philippines".
Barangays
Lingayen is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.
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References
- Lingayen Official Website
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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