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Infanta, officially the Municipality of Infanta (Шаблон:Lang-pag; Шаблон:Lang-ilo; Шаблон:Lang-xsb; Шаблон:Lang-fil), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,242 people.Шаблон:PH census

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Etymology

Infanta got its name from a word that means "young," as it was an "offspring" created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales.[1]

History

On October 4, 1876, Infanta, originally a barrio, was created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales to become an independent municipality by virtue of a Superior Decree by the Spanish colonial government.[1] Infanta was repopulated by the Ilocano settlers from Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

On November 20, 1903, Infanta was separated from Zambales and was annexed to Pangasinan by virtue of Act No. 1004.[2]

Geography

Barangays

Infanta is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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  • Bamban
  • Batang
  • Bayambang
  • Cato
  • Doliman
  • Patima
  • Maya
  • Nangalisan
  • Nayom
  • Pita
  • Poblacion
  • Potol
  • Babuyan

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Climate

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Demographics

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

Economy

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Government

Local government

Шаблон:Main Infanta, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of Pangasinan, 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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[3]
Position Name
Congressman Arnold F. Celeste
Mayor Marvin M. Martinez
Vice-Mayor Virgilio F. Vallarta
Councilors Jerome N. Melanio
Luz M. Daragay
Luis M. Madarang
Alex M. Maniago Jr.
Erdolfa A. Soriano
Yolanda K. Legaspi
Efren C. Millora
Remedios M. Navajas

References

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External links

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