Brief History
One of the ancient stories about the town how it got its name originated from the name of a historic figure during the Spanish Era, General Antonio de Urbiztondo y Villasis, who acted as Spanish Governor in the Philippines and was also conqueror of the Muslims in Jolo from 1850 to 1852. He then issued a decree founding the town and consequently the newly formed town was named “Urbiztondo” in his honor.
The Municipality of Urbiztondo’s establishment as a town was primarily due to Fr. Ramon Dalmau, the parish priest of San Carlos, who began its foundation in 1852, separating the said town from San Carlos now a city.
The initiative in the emergence of Urbiztondo came from the pioneering fathers from San Carlos, Pangasinan. Its creation has been credited to Rev. Father Ramon Dalmau, curate of San Carlos who worked hard for its founding on November 28, 1853. It remained a visita of San Carlos in the year 1852. It was separated from San Carlos on the above date when it was assigned its own curate. The Dominicans accepted Urbiztondo as a vicariate in 1855 designating Rev. Father Francisco Treserra who is also responsible for relocating the town to the place where it is now located.
Meaning of Municipal Seal
The seal identifies farming and agriculture as the main livelihood of the townspeople. Secondary means of livelihood are handicrafts and industries.
Boundaries:
North – San Carlos City South – Bayambang
East – Basista West – Mangatarem
Distance (kms.)
Lingayen – 32.80 Manila – 183.8
Number of Barangays: 21 barangays
Climate:
Dry – December to April Wet – May to November
Average Annual Rainfall (mm.) – 285.78
Average Monthly Temperature (Celsius) – 26.8ºC
Status of Land Classification (has.)
Total Land Area 5,426
Soil Type – San Manuel Silt Loam, San Manuel Fine Sandy Loam, San Manuel Loam and Bantog Silt.
DEMOGRAPHY
Population:
Total Population (2010 Census) 47,831
Annual Growth Rate 1.19
Population Density 8
Number of Households 9,567
Average Household Size (2007Census) 5.17
Urban Population 4,906
Rural Population 42,925
Urban-rural ratio 1:9
Sex Ratio (male/female) 1:1
Population By Barangay (2010 Census)
Total Population (2010) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 47,831
Barangay Population No. of HHs
(47,831) (9,566)
- Angatel 2567 513
- Balangay 1383 277
- Batancaoa 1664 333
- Baug 1492 298
- Bayaoas 3834 767
- Bituag 1816 363
- Camanbugan 1317 263
- Dalanguiring 5683 1136
- Duplac 1098 220
- Galarin 2064 413
- Gueteb 1643 329
- Malaca 1283 257
- Malayo 1681 336
- Malibong 2665 533
- Pasibi East 2443 489
- Pasibi West 1177 235
- Pisuac 2885 577
- Poblacion 4906 981
- Real 2608 522
- Salavante 855 171
- Sawat 2767 553
Education (SY 2009-2010)
Elementary Secondary
Number of School
Public 22 6
Private 1 2
Total Enrolment
Public 8,127 3,485
Private 58 1,071
Number of Classroom (Public) 204 65
Number of Teacher (Public) 203 72
Classroom-pupil ratio (Public) 1:40 1:54
Teacher-pupil ratio (Public) 1:40 1:48
Health and Nutrition 2012
Rural Health Unit/Center 1
Barangay Health Station 9
Day Care Worker 22
Day Care Children 438
Day Care Center 21
Health Indicators 2012
Crude Birth Rate 23
Crude Death Rate 5
Infant Mortality Rate 10
Under Five Mortality Rate 3
Maternal Mortality Rate 0
Nutrition
Malnutrition Rate
– Pre-school Children (0-71 months) 3
– School Children 20%
Family Planning
Monitored Married Women of Reproductive Age
Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (%) – 22
– Modern (%)
– Traditional (%)
Health/Social Service Facilities
Number of Hospitals 0
– Government 0
– Private 0
Hospital Bed Capacity 0
– Government 0
– Private 0
Rural Health Unit/Center 1
Barangay Health Station 9
Day Care Center 21
Toilet Facility being used: Water sealed other depository, used exclusively by households
Number of households using this facility: 8,057
Usual Manner of Garbage Disposal: Controlled Dumping
Number of Housing Units Occupied: 9,369
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION 2012
Commodity Area (has) Ave. Yield (MT) Production
CROPS
Palay 3,036 4.6 18,944.64
Corn 1,600 5.5 8,800
Fruits 350 14T/ha 4900
Root Crop 130 10T/ha 1300
Coconut 8 62,400 nuts/year
Livestock/Poultry Production 2012
Number of Heads 241,835
Carabao 50
Cattle 4,100
Swine 6,000
Goats 1,500
Dog 10,185
Chicken 220,000
Number of Establishments 2012 309
Wholesale and Retail 260
Manufacturing 2
Restaurants 23
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate 4
Communication Facility 4
Gas and Water 16
Existing Industry
Farming, Fishing, Livestock,
Handicraft etc.
Fiesta – April 29 to 30
Market Days – Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Monuments – Dr. Jose Rizal
Church – Saint Pius V Parish
INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES
Transportation Surface Type
Road Length (kms.) Paved Unpaved Total
Provincial 20.75 0.20 20.95
Municipal 5.0 0.798 5.798
Barangay 54.415 16.514 70.929
Bridges (l.m) No. Total Length
Provincial 2 90.00
Municipal/Barangay 123
Telecommunications
Telegraph Station
Social Telegram 1
NNTS 1
Public 1
Telephone Service/Number of Lines
DIGITEL 1,634
Public Calling Office 6
Postal Communication
Postal Office 1
Postal Density 1:43,330
Letter Carriers 3
Postal Communication cont.
Pop’n. served by 1 letter carrier 1:14,443
Power and Electrification
Electrical Service CENPELCO
Barangay Served (%) 100
Household Served (%) 90
Irrigation No. Service Area (has.)
Irrigation Pump 1,870 1,600 has
Potable Water Supply
Served 5,699 hhs.
Unserved 0
Post Harvest Facilities
Ricemill 7
Warehouse 2
Number of Grains Establishments
Retail/Wholesale 16
Retail 18
Slaughterhouse – one (1) located at Brgy. Malayo
Market – One (1) Public
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE SECTOR
Municipal Officials (2016-2019)
Mayor: Hon. Martin Raul S. Sison II
Vice-Mayor: Hon. Marilyn S. Sison
Councilor:
- Hon. Dyna P. De Guzman
- Hon. Zenaida P. Espinosa
- Hon. Volter D. Balolong
- Hon. Edwin T. Tamondong
- Hon. Pepito N. Calugay
- Hon. Danilo M. Tamondong
- Hon. Vicente A. Frias, Sr.
- Hon. Brandy M. Palisoc
SK Chairman:
LIGA Pres.: Hon. Mirla D. Balolong
Latest Voters Statistics (as of May 2013)
Number of Precincts 172
Number of Registered Voters 26,884
Number of Voters Actually Voted 23,458
MUNICIPAL OFFICES
Name of Office Municipal Government Department Head
Mayor’s Office Hon. Martin Raul S. Sison II
Vice Mayor’s Office Hon. Rayes P. Frias
Office of the Sangguniang Bayan Engr. Arnel C. Rufo
Office of the Municipal Treasurer Dr. Loida M. Cancino
Office of the Municipal Assessor Mrs. Merle C. Moreno
Office of the Municipal Accountant Mr. Arlon C. Tamondong
Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar Mrs. Wilma V. Caluga
Office of the Municipal Budget (OIC) Mrs. Ma. Angelica Ferrer
Office of the Municipal Planning &
Development Coordinator Engr. Ruben A. Baysic
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OIC) Mrs. Benigna A. Ramos
Office of the Municipal Engineer Engr. Norberto C. Cancino
Office of the Municipal Agriculturist Dr. Manuel C. Vallo
Office of the Municipal Social Welfare &
Development Officer Mrs. Mercedes Bigay
Municipal Health Officer Dr. Catherine B. Licuanan
Department of Interior and
Local Government (MLGOO V) Mrs. Vanessa V. Llego
COMELEC Mr. Windsor V. Calugay
FINANCE
Income Classification Rank (as of 2011) 3rd class
Municipal Government Income (P) 67,969,171.01
Cooperatives
Multi-purpose Agricultural 5
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Pawnshop 2
MUNICIPAL TAXES
Please refer to REVISED MUNICIPAL REVENUE CODE.