Infanta, Pangasinan


Infanta, officially the Municipality of Infanta, is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of people.
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Etymology

According to the official website of the province of Pangasinan, Infanta was named after the "Infanta queen Isabela", which referred to Isabella II of Spain. Additionally, the word "infanta" itself means "young," as it was an "offspring" created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales.

History

Originally a barrio, Infanta was created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales on October 4, 1876 to become an independent municipality by virtue of a Superior Decree by the Spanish colonial government. Infanta was gradually populated by Ilocano settlers from Paoay, Ilocos Norte over the years.
On November 20, 1903, Infanta was separated from Zambales and was annexed to Pangasinan by virtue of Act No. 1004. Through Presidential Proclamation 693, October 4, 2024 was declared a special non-working day in celebration of its 148th founding anniversary.

Geography

Infanta is situated from the provincial capital Lingayen, and from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Infanta is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
  • Bamban
  • Batang
  • Bayambang
  • Cato
  • Doliman
  • Patima
  • Maya
  • Nangalisan
  • Nayom
  • Pita
  • Poblacion
  • Potol
  • Babuyan

Demographics

Languages

The people of Infanta are generally speak Pangasinan, Sambal, and Ilocano.

Government

Local government

Infanta is part of the first congressional district of the province of Pangasinan. It 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

PositionName
CongressmanArnold F. Celeste
MayorMarvin M. Martinez
Vice-MayorVirgilio F. Vallarta
CouncilorsJerome N. Melanio
CouncilorsLuz M. Daragay
CouncilorsLuis M. Madarang
CouncilorsAlex M. Maniago Jr.
CouncilorsErdolfa A. Soriano
CouncilorsYolanda K. Legaspi
CouncilorsEfren C. Millora
CouncilorsRemedios M. Navajas

Education

The Infanta Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public elementary and high schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Atel-Batang Elementary School
  • Babuyan Elementary School
  • Bamban Norte Elementary School
  • Bamban Sur Elementary School
  • Bayambang Elementary School
  • Cato Elementary School
  • Doliman Elementary School
  • Maringindingin Elementary School
  • Maya Elementary School
  • Nangalisan San Juan Elementary School
  • Nayom Elementary School
  • Patima Elementary School
  • Potol Elementary School
  • St. John's Institute
  • St. John Learning Center

Secondary schools