Dagupan City a 1st class Independent Component city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. Jump to Tourist Spots
Profile of Dagupan City in Pangasinan
Location –> North-central part of Pangasinan, ILocos Region, Philippines (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Mangaldan, Calasiao and Binmaley
Distance from Manila –> 216 kilometers north
Area –> 44.47 km2 (17.17 sq mi)
Population –> 171,271 (2015 census)
Industries –> Trading, Tourism, Fishing
* Dagupan is the trading center of Pangasinan.
* Dagupan is considered the milkfish (Bangus) capital of the Philippines
No. of Barangays –> 31
Revenue (2016) –> 756,078,443.25
City Officials (2019-2022)
Go here to see the elected government officials of Dagupan City.
Dagupan City History
Dagupan derived its name from the local term Pagdaragupan which means gathering place because it had been the center of commerce for a very long time. Long before the coming of the Spaniards, it was already a thriving polity called Kaboloan, a tiny kingdom which sent emissaries to China.
In 1583, Agustinian missionaries arrived and called the place Bacnotan. In 1590, Bacnotan was established as a Pueblo. In 1660, local chieftain Andres Malong led a revolt against the abusive rule of the Spaniards but the revolt did not succeed due to inferior armaments. The gathering of rebels in the area was also called Pagdaragupan which later was shortened as Dagupan.
By 1891, the Manila-Dagupan Railway became operational which contributed a lot to the growth and development of Dagupan.
On June 20, 1947, Dagupan was established as a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 170 which was signed by the President Manuel Roxas.
In 1991, much of Dagupan City was devastated by a great earthquake which also destroyed many parts of Baguio City and other areas.
In 2003, Dagupan showcased the world’s longest barbecue grill measuring 1007.56 meters. In it was grilled 10,000 pieces of milkfish. This feat was enshrined in Guiness World Book of Records.
Dagupan Pangasinan Tourist Spots
Bonuan Blue Beach
Cathedral Parish of St. John the Evangelist
Ciudad Elmina
Dagupan City Museum
Dagupan Golf and Beach Club
Dawel River
Magsaysay Market
Sanctuario de San Juan
Dagupan Festivals
Bangus Festival
RELATED: Profile of Pangasinan Province
See also: List of Philippine Cities by Region and Province
See also: Profile and Tourist Spots of Alaminos City, San Carlos City, and Urdaneta City
