Tayug

Municipality in Pangasinan, Philippines

Municipality in Ilocos Region, Philippines

Tayug

Municipality

Municipality of Tayug

Tayug Municipal Hall

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Map of Pangasinan with Tayug highlighted

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Tayug

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 16°01′36″N 120°44′52″E﻿ / ﻿16.02667°N 120.74778°E﻿ / 16.02667; 120.74778
Country| Philippines
Region| Ilocos Region
Province| Pangasinan
District|  6th district
Founded| March 17, 1817 (But historical accounts show that Tayug was founded in circa 1759)
Barangays| 21 (see Barangays)
Government

[1]

• Type| Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor| Atty.Tyrone D.Agabas
• Vice Mayor| Lorna Primicias-Tacdol
• Representative| Marlyn Primicias Agabas
• Municipal Council|

Members

*   * Maritess Adloc
* Madilyn P. Cabotaje-Ramirez
* Michael Dy
* Magdalena Mangelen
* Henry Wards Aquino
* Samuel Manzan
* Noel Fernando Bince
* Vacant

• Electorate| 29,526 voters (2022)
Area

[2]

• Total| 51.24 km2 (19.78 sq mi)
Elevation

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| 59 m (194 ft)
Highest elevation

| 108 m (354 ft)
Lowest elevation

| 43 m (141 ft)
Population

(2020 census)[4]

• Total| 45,241
• Density| 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
• Households

| 12,184
Demonym| Tayugenian
Economy

• Income class| 3rd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence|

14.40

% (2021)[5]
• Revenue| ₱ 183.3 million (2020)
• Assets| ₱ 257.2 million (2020)
• Expenditure| ₱ 153.9 million (2020)
• Liabilities| ₱ 40.65 million (2020)
Service provider

• Electricity| Pangasinan 3 Electric Cooperative (PANELCO 3)
Time zone| UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code|

2445

PSGC|

015543000

IDD : area code | +63 (0)75
Native languages| Pangasinan
Ilocano
Tagalog

Tayug, officially the Municipality of Tayug (Pangasinan: Baley na Tayug; Ilocano: Ili ti Tayug; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tayug), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 45,241 people.[4]

Tayug is an agricultural municipality producing commercial crops, livestock, and poultry.

## Etymology

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The town of Tayug got its unique name not from people who were influential or from name of saints but from a very tall tree that once grew in the heart of the town which is believed to be a bakaiau or bacáyao tree (Madhuca betis (Blanco)), an indigenous fruit tree in the Philippines. It was so tall that the people at that time call it "layog[6]" which means "high, towering like the palm trees" in Kapampangan and “very tall; high; towering” in Ilocano.

According to historical accounts, Tayug was formerly a constituent of a sprawling settlement along the upper reaches of the Pampanga River, which is now encompassed within the boundaries of the present-day province of Nueva Ecija. This proximity suggests that the linguistic heritage of the local populace might have been shaped by interactions with Kapampangans.

Over time, due to the locals' difficulty in pronouncing the letter "L," it became commonly replaced with the letter "T" in everyday speech. This linguistic shift eventually resulted in the adoption of the name Tayug.

## History

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Tayug is an old settlement founded by the Augustinians who were administering what was then called Upper Pampanga, which later became the province of Nueva Ecija. The exact date of its foundation is not clearly known, but it must have been at the start of 18th century, because according to a book of baptism of the town of Asingan, an Augustinian priest was already mission work at that time in Tayug and San Nicolas. A chronicle of the convents and towns founded by Augustinian Order, Biblioteca Historíca Filipina, Volume 4,[7] mentions 1759 as the year of its foundation, while a document dated in Retiro, 19 December 1742, and signed by King Philip V of Spain, mentions Tayug as one of those place which owed their existence to the Augustinian missionaries. [8]

Tayug was first officially organized as a municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija on February 4, 1817. In 1837, Tayug was ceded to the province of Pangasinan. In 1851, it was once again incorporated with the Province of Nueva Ecija. The town was finally ceded to Pangasinan for the last time in 1864 after decades of uncertainty.

On January 12, 1931, an undercover collective of peasants known as the Philippine National Association, under the leadership of Pedro Calosa, launched an assault against the governing authorities. Their objectives were to assert independence from American governance, denounce societal injustices and economic disparities, and affirm the authority of the Aglipayan Church. Taking control of significant sites including the municipal hall and the Philippine Constabulary's command station, they also set fire to the residences of prominent figures and various structures. The uprising commenced before dawn and was swiftly suppressed by evening, marking a brief yet impactful challenge to colonial authority. A monument paying tribute to Pedro Calosa is situated at the intersection of Pangasinan-Nueva Vizcaya Road and Tayug-San Quintin Road, symbolizing the historical significance of the revolt.

Amid World War II, the town spearheaded a guerrilla assault against the Japanese Imperial Army, marking one of the earliest instances of resistance in the nation. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Severino Antiporda, they successfully expelled the invaders from the fortress and reclaimed the municipal hall on April 14, 1942. However, when the Japanese forces reappeared on May 3, 1942, their defense endured for more than a week before they ultimately surrendered. Subsequently, they, along with individuals suspected of supporting their cause, were executed.

The shifts in colonial governance during the Spanish colonial period, the uprisings under American occupation, and the resistance movements during the Japanese occupation reflect the dynamic history of Tayug. Through these tumultuous times, Tayug would have navigated the changing landscape, adapting to new circumstances and contributing to its distinct historical and cultural identity within the province of Pangasinan.

## Geography

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Tayug is landlocked municipality located in the eastern part of the province of Pangasinan with neighboring towns of San Manuel and San Nicolas to the North, Natividad to the east, Asingan and Santa Maria to the west, and San Quintin to the south. The municipality has a total land area of 51.24 square kilometers which constitutes 0.94% of the province's total land area.

Tayug is 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Lingayen, 196 kilometres (122 mi) from Manila, and 83 kilometres (52 mi) from Cabanatuan.

### Barangays

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Tayug is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

* Agno
* Amistad
* Barangobong
* Carriedo
* C. Lichauco
* Evangelista (old name: San Flaviano)
* Guzon (old name: Santa Ana)
* Lawak
* Legaspi
* Libertad
* Magallanes
* Panganiban
* Brgy. Poblacion A
* Brgy. Poblacion B
* Brgy. Poblacion C
* Brgy. Poblacion D
* Saleng
* Santo Domingo
* Toketec
* Trenchera
* Zamora (old name: Concordia)

### Climate

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The climate of Tayug is divided into two seasons, the wet and dry season. The months of June to October are generally termed as the wet season, characterized by rainy days and occasional typhoons, while the days during the dry season of November to May are relatively hot and dry period.

Climate data for Tayug, Pangasinan

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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
(14.5)  | 306.6
(12.07)  | 310.6
(12.23)  | 215.7
(8.49)  | 70.3
(2.77)  | 31.1
(1.22)  | 1,766.5
(69.56)
Average rainy days  | 3  | 2  | 2  | 4  | 14  | 16  | 23  | 21  | 24  | 15  | 10  | 6  | 140
Source: World Weather Online[9]

## Demographics

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Tayug town hall and library

In the 2020 census, Tayug had a population of 45,241. The population density was 883 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population census of TayugYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

|
|

1903 | 10,400| —
1918 | 13,594| +1.80%
1939 | 16,222| +0.85%
1948 | 19,782| +2.23%
1960 | 20,755| +0.40%
1970 | 24,143| +1.52%
1975 | 26,153| +1.62%
1980 | 26,273| +0.09%
1990 | 31,575| +1.86%
1995 | 33,881| +1.33%
2000 | 36,199| +1.43%
2007 | 37,954| +0.66%
2010 | 40,018| +1.95%
2015 | 43,149| +1.45%
2020 | 45,241| +0.94%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13]

## Economy

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Poverty incidence of Tayug

2006
15.50

2009
16.44

2012
6.71

2015
11.31

2018
8.07

2021
14.40

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

## Government

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### Local government

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Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Tayug, belonging to the sixth 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

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2022–2025)[22] Position  | Name

|

Congressman  | Marlyn Primicias-Agabas
Mayor  | Tyrone D. Agabas
Vice-Mayor  | Lorna Primicias-Tacdol
Councilors  | Maritess Aldoc
Michael Dy
Madilyn Cabotaje-Ramirez
Magdalena Erfe-Mangelen
Henry Wards Aquino
Noel Fernando Bince
Samuel Manzano
Vacant[23]

## References

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1. ^ Municipality of Tayug |  (DILG)
2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
3. ^ https://elevation.maplogs.com/poi/tayug_pangasinan_philippines.239698.html. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
4. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
5. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
6. ^ Bergaño, Fray Diego (2007). Vocabulario de Pampango en Romance, Y Diccionario de Romance en Pampango [Vocabulary of the Kapampangan Language in Spanish and Dictionary of the Spanish Language in Kapampangan] (PDF). Translated by Samson, Fr. Venancio. Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines: Holy Angel University Press. p. 196\. ISBN 978-971-93672-1-5.
7. ^ "CONTENTdm". ustdigitallibrary.contentdm.oclc.org. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
8. ^ "CONTENTdm". ustdigitallibrary.contentdm.oclc.org. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
9. ^ "Tayug, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
11. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
12. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
13. ^ "Province of Pangasinan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
22. ^ "2022 National and Local Elections". Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
23. ^ "Rest in Peace, Councilor Clarissa Calimlim". Facebook. Councilor Michael Dy. Retrieved 2024-03-18.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tayug.

* Tayug Profile at PhilAtlas.com
* Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines
* Bolinao at the Pangasinan Government Website
* Local Governance Performance Management System
* Philippine Standard Geographic Code
* Philippine Census Information

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Places adjacent to Tayug

| San Manuel | San Nicolas |

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Asingan |

Tayug

| Natividad
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Santa Maria |
| San Quintin

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Province of Pangasinan

Lingayen (capital)
San Carlos City (largest city)

Municipalities|

* Agno
* Aguilar
* Alcala
* Anda
* Asingan
* Balungao
* Bani
* Basista
* Bautista
* Bayambang
* Binalonan
* Binmaley
* Bolinao
* Bugallon
* Burgos
* Calasiao
* Dasol
* Infanta
* Labrador
* Laoac
* Lingayen
* Mabini
* Malasiqui
* Manaoag
* Mangaldan
* Mangatarem
* Mapandan
* Natividad
* Pozorrubio
* Rosales
* San Fabian
* San Jacinto
* San Manuel
* San Nicolas
* San Quintin
* Santa Barbara
* Santa Maria
* Santo Tomas
* Sison
* Sual
* Tayug
* Umingan
* Urbiztondo
* Villasis

Component cities|

* Alaminos
* San Carlos
* Urdaneta

Independent component city|

* Dagupan (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Pangasinan by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)

Barangays|

See: List of barangays in Pangasinan
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