Agno, Pangasinan

Agno, officially the Municipality of Agno (Pangasinan: Baley na Agno; Ilocano: Ili ti Agno; Tagalog: Bayan ng Agno), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 28,052 people. [4]

Agno
Municipality
Municipality of Agno
Presidencia Agno Pangasinan
Seal
Map of Pangasinan with Agno highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Agno
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°06′58″N 119°48′10″E
Country Philippines
RegionIlocos Region (Region I)
ProvincePangasinan
District1st district
FoundedNovember 25, 1791 [1]
Barangays17 (see Barangays)
Government
 [2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorGualberto R. Sison
 • Vice MayorJose N. Pajeta Jr.
 • RepresentativeArnold D. Celeste
 • Electorate19,087 voters (2019)
Area
 [3]
 • Total169.75 km2 (65.54 sq mi)
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [4]
 • Total28,052
 • Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
 • Households
6,593
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence16.61% (2015)[5]
 • Revenue₱90,745,106.82 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2408
PSGC
015501000
IDD : area code +63 (0)75
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesPangasinan
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.agno.gov.ph

The town is characterized by rolling terrain and rainfed rice fields. Near the poblacion, or town plaza, the road passes along the Mabini river or (Balincaguing River), which drains into the South China Sea further west. The town plaza is home to a centuries-old Roman Catholic church, as well as one of the first congregations of the Philippine Independent Church. The town shares borders with the town of Bani to the north, the town of Mabini and Alaminos City to the east and with Burgos to the south.

The town's main livelihood is fishing and agriculture, although a number of her sons and daughters work as doctors, physical therapist, nurses, engineers, computer programmers and accountants in numerous countries around the globe. On top of that, the town produces successful teachers, policemen and policewomen, and lawyers.

During the summer months of April and May the town's market abounds with fresh fruits such as mangoes and duhat, as well as fresh catch such as tuna, flying fish, grouper, lobsters and other seafood.

The town is home to natural attractions such as the Mabini river, the Umbrella Rocks in Sabangan, as well as several beaches, Agno Beach being the longest and most popular. There are several other beaches hidden along the coast such as the Macaboboni cove (which features a small cave) as well as a white beach in Barangay Gayusan. To the southern end of Agno Beach, one can dive from a two-story-high rock amidst crashing waves and end up in a beautiful coral garden below.

Arthur Cabantac was the mayor of Agno from 2007 until he was shot in 2008 while playing Mahjong.[6] He was then succeeded by Jose N. Pajeta Jr, the town's vice mayor during that time.

History

The name Agno was derived from a species of swamp tree called “Agno Casto”, a chaste tree used for medicinal concoctions to relieve pain and illness, that grew abundantly in the locality. In time, “Agno” was retained to become the name of the town.

Agno was formally organized into municipality in 1791. During the Spanish regime and early part of the American era, Agno was part of the Province of Zambales, but upon enactment of Public Act No. 1004 dated November 30, 1903, of the Philippine Commission, the northern part of Zambales including Agno was annexed to the Province of Pangasinan.

Barangays

Agno is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.[7]

  • Allabon
  • Aloleng
  • Bangan Oda
  • Baruan
  • Boboy
  • Cayungnan
  • Dangley
  • Gayusan
  • Macaboboni
  • Magsaysay
  • Namatucan
  • Patar
  • Poblacion East
  • Poblacion West
  • San Juan
  • Tupa
  • Viga

Demographics
Population Census of Agno
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 6,169—    
1918 7,536+1.34%
1939 9,533+1.13%
1948 12,485+3.04%
1960 13,424+0.61%
1970 15,216+1.26%
1975 16,011+1.03%
1980 17,241+1.49%
1990 21,197+2.09%
1995 23,326+1.81%
2000 25,077+1.56%
2007 26,023+0.51%
2010 27,508+2.04%
2015 28,052+0.37%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority  [4] [8] [9][10]

Climate
Climate data for Agno, Pangasinan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 34
(93)		 35
(95)		 34
(93)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 13.6
(0.54)		 10.4
(0.41)		 18.2
(0.72)		 15.7
(0.62)		 178.4
(7.02)		 227.9
(8.97)		 368.0
(14.49)		 306.6
(12.07)		 310.6
(12.23)		 215.7
(8.49)		 70.3
(2.77)		 31.1
(1.22)		 1,766.5
(69.55)
Average rainy days 3 2 2 4 14 16 23 21 24 15 10 6 140
Source: World Weather Online[11]

Heritage
Main article: List of Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Agno, Pangasinan

References
  1. https://www.flickr.com/groups/474900@N22/discuss/72157601652798206/
  2.  Municipality of Agno | (DILG)
  3. "Province: Pangasinan". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  4. Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  5. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  6. "(UPDATE) Mayor of Agno, Pangasinan shot dead – report". ABS-CBN News. 2008-08-03. Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
  7. "Province: PANGASINAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
  8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  10. "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. "Agno, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
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