Binmaley, officially the Municipality of Binmaley (; ; ), is a

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in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 86,881 people.

Etymology

The town is thought to be named after the "Binmaley" tribe, the original inhabitants of the area. These tribespeople were known for their fishing skills and agricultural practices.

History

During the Spanish colonial period, Binmaley became a significant trading center, particularly for salt and fish. The town thrived under Spanish rule. Its economy was fueled by its abundant natural resources. After the

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, Binmaley became part of the American-controlled Philippines and continued its growth as a fishing and agricultural hub. Today, Binmaley is known for its vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and its delicious ''bangús'' (

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, ''C. chanos''). The town’s beautiful seaside spots along the

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, such as Bonuan Beach, attract tourists from all over the Philippines. Binmaley also hosts lively festivals - like the ''Pista ng Parul'' (Festival of Lights) - and the Binmaley Fish Festival, celebrating its cultural heritage and local produce. The town is home to historical landmarks such as the Binmaley Church and the Binmaley Municipal Hall, showcasing its rich past. From January 8–9, 1945, the forces of US General

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used the town’s beach - designated as “Yellow Beach" - alongside beaches in Lingayen, Dagupan, and

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for amphibious assault operations to liberate

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from Japanese occupation during

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Geography

The Municipality of Binmaley is located along the western coast of Pangasinan facing the

, in between

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and

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. Binmaley is situated from the provincial capital

, and from the country's capital city of

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Barangays

Binmaley is politically subdivided into 33

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s. Each barangay consists of ''puroks'' and some have ''

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''. * Amancoro * Balagan * Balogo * Basing * Baybay Lopez * Baybay Polong * Biec * Buenlag * Calit * Caloocan Dupo * Caloocan Norte * Caloocan Sur * Camaley * Canaoalan * Dulag * Gayaman * Linoc * Lomboy * Nagpalangan * Malindong * Manat * Naguilayan * Pallas * Papagueyan * Parayao * Poblacion * Pototan * Sabangan * Salapingao * San Isidro Norte * San Isidro Sur * Santa Rosa * Tombor

Climate

Demographics

Economy

The town is famous for its ''bangus'' (milkfish) aqua-culture, due to the existence of its numerous fishponds (''pokok'' in the Pangasinan language). However, because of constant siltation over the past several years from mine tailings upstream from

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(due to mine operations in neighboring

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Province), and the overuse of artificial fish feeds, the ''bangus'' industry has suffered from fishkill, fewer viable fishponds and lower harvests. As a result, many formerly productive fishponds have been converted into large commercial and residential lots. This phenomenon is beginning to seriously threaten the unique Binmaley fishpond industry. Current Government action is inadequate due to strong pressures from other competing commercial interests, not to mention fishfeed producers.

Government

Local government

Binmaley, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of

, 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

Culture

Binmaley, is famously known for its "Sigay Festival". The

word ''sigay'' broadly translates to harvest, or a time to gather the rich yields of the farm, the sea, the ponds and the rivers. It also relates to a contraction of the words ''silew'', meaning light, and ''gayaga'', meaning merriment. It was Mayor Lorenzo "Enzo" Cerezo who pioneered and founded "Sigay Festival".

Heritage

Binmaley's town center has a Neo classical church dating back to the 17th century. It also became famous throughout the Philippines for the outstanding academic achievements of students (and its distinctive corps of military cadets) from its Binmaley Catholic High School, especially when it was headed by a German priest, Fr. Leo Behneke, in the 1960s and 1970s. Its name roughly means "the place which became a town" or "went to town" in the

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Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public elementary and high schools. These are Binmaley I Schools District Office, and Binmaley II Schools District Office.

Primary and elementary schools

* Balagan Elementary School * Balogo Elementary School * Basing Elementary School * Baybay Elementary School * Biec Elementary School * Binmaley I Central School * Binmaley Catholic School * Binmaley North Elementary School * Binmaley School of Fisheries * Buenlag Elementary School * Calit Elementary School * Caloocan Norte Elementary School * Caloocan Sur Elementary School * Camaley Central School * Canaoalan Elementary School * Dulag Elementary School * Dupo Elementary School * Gayaman Elementary School * Gleamers Academy * Jesus the Nazarene Academy * Linoc Elementary School * Lomboy Elementary School * Malindong Elementary School * Manat Elementary School * Mary Help of Christians Seminary * Nagpalangan Elementary School * Naguilayan Elementary School * Pallas-Papagueyan Elementary School * Parayao Centro Elementary School * Pototan Elementary School * Sabangan Elementary School * San Isidro Sur Elementary School * Sta. Rosa Elementary School * Tombor Elementary School * UCCP Binmaley Ecumenical Learning Center

Secondary schools

* Camaley National High School * Dulag National High School * Parayao National High School

Images

Binmaley56788jf.JPG, The Our Lady of the Purification Parish Church Binmaley567yjf.JPG, Binmaley Museum Binmaley567wjf.JPG, Binmaley Presidenci

Binmaley567cjf.JPG, Bulwagan ng Sangguniang Bayan at Himpilan ng Pambansang Kapulisan Binmaley567bjf.JPG, Pamilihang Bayan ng Binmaley Binmaley567jf.JPG, Manat river & Gumapos Bridge Binmaley, Pangasinan.jpg, Aerial View of Binmaley, Pangasinan File:8862Binmaley Dagupan Road Barangays 34.jpg, Near Dagupan Road

References

External links

Binmaley Profile at PhilAtlas.com

Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines

Binmaley at Pangasinan Government Website

Local Governance Performance Management System
* Philippine Standard Geographic Code
Philippine Census Information
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