Sual

In today's world, Sual plays a vital role in people's daily lives. Whether through its influence on popular culture, its impact on society or its relevance in the professional field, Sual is a topic that does not go unnoticed. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Sual, from its origin and evolution to its importance in today's world. Through the analysis of different perspectives and concrete examples, we will seek to understand the true relevance of Sual in our daily lives.

Sual
Municipality
Municipality of Sual
Street in Sual
Street in Sual
Flag of Sual
Flag
Official seal of Sual
Seal
Map of Pangasinan with Sual highlighted
Map of Pangasinan with Sual highlighted
OpenStreetMap
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Sual is located in Philippines
Sual
Sual
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°03′54″N 120°05′46″E / 16.065°N 120.096°E / 16.065; 120.096
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvincePangasinan
District 1st district
FoundedMay 20, 1805
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLiseldo D. Calugay
 • Vice MayorDioneil G. Caburao
 • RepresentativeArnold D. Celeste
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate34,338 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
130.16 km2 (50.26 sq mi)
Elevation
77 m (253 ft)
Highest elevation
387 m (1,270 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
39,091
 • Density300/km2 (780/sq mi)
 • Households
10,084
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
22.73
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 469.7 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 2,645 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 466.5 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 991.4 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCentral Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (CENPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2403
PSGC
0105542000
IDD : area code +63 (0)75
Native languagesPangasinan
Ilocano
Tagalog

Sual, officially the Municipality of Sual (Pangasinan: Baley na Sual; Ilocano: Ili ti Sual; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sual), is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,091 people.[3]

Sual is one of the towns where the Spanish galleon brought their goods to trade. The Philippines largest coal power plant, the 1,200 megawatt Sual Power Station, is located in this municipality. It used to be owned by Mirant Services LLC.

Sual is 25 kilometers (16 mi) from Lingayen and 231 kilometers (144 mi) from Manila.

History

Sual used to be a part of a town called San Isidro Labrador de Tobuang (now called Labrador). However, Sual would separate from this town when an issue was decreed by the Spanish Governor-General Rafael María de Aguilar y Ponce de León. Naval Base Lingayen built a PT boat base at Sual in 1945.

Maritime Issues

In January 2008, Bolinao Mayor Alfonso Celeste said the local government will file for damages damage against the Indonesian owners of the barge APOL 3003. The University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) stated that the environmental damage was ₱54.9 million. The barge towed by a tug boat from Indonesia to the power plant in Sual on November 27 when Typhoon Mina destroyed its anchor and rope, then hurled it to Ilog Malino reef, spilling 95% of its coal cargo. The hard coal spill spread to 33 hectares (82 acres) of coral and sea grass areas.[5]

Geography

Barangays

Sual is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Baquioen
  • Baybay Norte
  • Baybay Sur
  • Bolaoen
  • Cabalitian
  • Calumbuyan
  • Camagsingalan
  • Caoayan
  • Capantolan
  • Macaycayawan
  • Paitan East
  • Paitan West
  • Pangascasan
  • Poblacion
  • Santo Domingo
  • Seselangen
  • Sioasio East
  • Sioasio West
  • Victoria

Climate

Climate data for Sual, Pangasinan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31
(88) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		33
(91) 		32
(90) 		32
(90) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		31
(88)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70) 		21
(70) 		22
(72) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 5.1
(0.20) 		11.6
(0.46) 		21.1
(0.83) 		27.7
(1.09) 		232.9
(9.17) 		350.8
(13.81) 		679.8
(26.76) 		733.1
(28.86) 		505
(19.9) 		176.6
(6.95) 		67.2
(2.65) 		17.7
(0.70) 		2,828.6
(111.38)
Average rainy days 3 3 3 4 14 18 23 25 22 15 8 4 142
Source: World Weather Online[6]

Demographics

Population census of Sual
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 2,986—    
1918 4,286+2.44%
1939 6,396+1.92%
1948 7,458+1.72%
1960 9,412+1.96%
1970 12,528+2.90%
1975 14,367+2.78%
1980 15,796+1.91%
1990 19,594+2.18%
1995 20,929+1.24%
2000 25,832+4.62%
2007 29,925+2.05%
2010 31,216+1.55%
2015 34,149+1.73%
2020 39,091+2.69%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Sual

10
20
30
40
50
2000
41.94
2003
36.75
2006
36.70
2009
26.69
2012
11.80
2015
13.53
2018
10.10
2021
22.73

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Sual is part of the first congressional district of the province of Pangasinan. It 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)[19]
Position Name
Congressman Arnold F. Celeste
Mayor Liseldo De. Calugay
Vice-Mayor JONN CHRISTOPHER ARENAS ARCINUE
Councilors Dionisio G. Caburao Jr.
John Christopher A. Arcinue
Raymundo C. Edrosolan
Alex I. Osana
Danilo B. Vinluan
Jenibelle Ayra C. Tomagoy
Gregorio G. Garcia Jr.
Michael John C. Millan

Tourism

  • Welcome sign
    Welcome sign
  • Sual Municipal Hall
    Sual Municipal Hall
  • Sual Sports and Civic Center
    Sual Sports and Civic Center
  • Sual Public Market (Poblacion)
    Sual Public Market (Poblacion)
  • Tugboats and small vessels in the Fish Port Complex
    Tugboats and small vessels in the Fish Port Complex
  • San Pedro Martir Parish Church (Poblacion)
    San Pedro Martir Parish Church (Poblacion)
  • Sual Power Station
    Sual Power Station

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Sual | (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. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ Inquirer.net, Bolinao to sue barge owners for coal spill Archived 2009-03-12 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "Sual, Pangasinan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  19. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
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