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Pangasinan, officially the Province of Pangasinan (Pangasinan: Luyag/Probinsia na Pangasinan, [paŋɡasiˈnan]; [3] Ilocano: Probinsia ti Pangasinan; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Pangasinan), is a coastal province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region of Luzon. Its capital is Lingayen while San Carlos City is the most populous.
The province is divided into three sections. The western region serves as the ancestral land of the Sambal community, giving rise to a unique mother tongue known as Bino-bolinao, spoken particularly in the towns of Bolinao and Anda. The central and eastern parts are dominated by Pangasinan speakers.
Pangasinan is a province in the Ilocos Region (Region I) of the Philippines. It has a population of 3,163,190 (2020 Census figures) distributed over 4 cities and 44 municipalities. The provincial capital is the Municipality of Lingayen.
Explore the top tourist spots of Pangasinan, home to the Hundred Islands. Go island hopping, visit beaches, lighthouses, rivers, falls, and more.
Pangasinan, a province located in the northwestern part of Luzon in the Philippines, has been associated with the Hundred Islands, a natural spectacle of 124 islets scattered stunningly over the waters of Lingayen Gulf.
Apr 6, 2024 · Located in the northern region of the Philippines, Pangasinan is a province known for its islands and beaches, cultural heritage and history, and delicious local cuisine. It’s about 3-5 hours drive away from Manila and is one of the best road trip destinations for long weekends and holidays, especially among families.
Located on the western part of Luzon, Pangasinan is just a two to three-hour drive from Manila. It is blessed with several natural attractions making it a popular weekend destination for people who want a respite from the fast-paced life of the metropolis.
Pangasinan, eighth largest cultural-linguistic group of the Philippines. Numbering about 1,540,000 in the late 20th century, the Pangasinan occupy the west-central area of the island of Luzon. They are predominantly Roman Catholic.
Pangasinan is strategically situated in the Ilocos Region and occupies the northwestern section of Luzon. Its territory covers a land area of 545,101 hectares, constituting almost one-half (41.89%) of the region’s total land area and 1.6% of the entire Philippine area.
The newly formed province included all the coastal villages called “Pangasinan” and the inland regions known as “Caboloan.” The boundaries of the province extended from San Juan, now located in La Union, in the north to the foothills of the Cordillera and Caraballo mountains in the northeast and east.
