Aguilar, Administrative municipality in Pangasinan, Philippines
Aguilar is a third-class municipality in Pangasinan, Philippines, comprising 16 barangays across its territory. Agriculture forms the backbone of the local economy, with rice, corn, vegetables, and mango farming dominating the land use.
The municipality was established in 1805 by Spanish Governor-General Rafael María de Aguilar, who gave it his name. Before this founding, the area functioned as a cattle ranch called Sitio Balubad within the territory of Binalatongan.
The St. Joseph the Patriarch Church, built in 1810, serves as a gathering place where residents come together for Catholic ceremonies and local celebrations. The structure remains central to the community's religious and social life.
The local government operates under a mayor, vice mayor, and council members who oversee public affairs and services. Visitors should expect a rural setting with agricultural landscapes and basic local infrastructure throughout the area.
The area was originally known as Sitio Balubad, a cattle ranch, before gaining its political independence. This earlier identity remains woven into local stories and the town's sense of where it came from.
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