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Tayug
Tayug Municipal Hall
Tayug Municipal Hall
Flag of Tayug
Flag
Official seal of Tayug
Seal
OpenStreetMap
CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
FoundedMarch 17, 1817 (But historical accounts show that Tayug was founded in circa 1759)
Barangays(see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • MayorAtty.Tyrone D.Agabas
 • Vice MayorLorna Primicias-Tacdol
 • RepresentativeMarlyn Primicias Agabas
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electoratevoters (?)
Highest elevation
108 m (354 ft)
Lowest elevation
43 m (141 ft)
DemonymTayugenian
Economy
 • Poverty incidence
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 • Revenue₱ 
 • Assets₱ 
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Service provider
 • Electricity—
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
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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.[3]

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

Etymology

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[4]" 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

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,[5] 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. [6]

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

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

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

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[7]

Demographics

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 Tayug
YearPop.±% p.a.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10]

Economy

Poverty incidence of

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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11]

Government

Local government

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

Members of the Municipal Council
(2022–2025)[12]
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[13]

References

  1. ^
  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. ^ 3.0 3.1 Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "CONTENTdm". ustdigitallibrary.contentdm.oclc.org. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  6. ^ "CONTENTdm". ustdigitallibrary.contentdm.oclc.org. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  7. ^ "Tayug, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "2022 National and Local Elections". Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  13. ^ "Rest in Peace, Councilor Clarissa Calimlim". Facebook. Councilor Michael Dy. Retrieved 2024-03-18.

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