Dingalan is a 3rd class municipality of Aurora Province in Central Luzon Region, Philippines.

Profile of Dingalan Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Southern part of Aurora Province; 175 kilometers northeast of Manila (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> San Luis (north), General Nakar of Quezon Province (south), Dona Trinidad of Bulacan and General Tinio of Nueva Ecija (west)
Area –> 304.55 km2 (117.59 sq mi)
Population –> 25,482 (2015 Census)
Terrain –> Mountainous with coastal plain
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Fish, Coconut, Rice, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Tagalog, Ilocano, English
Barangays –> 11
Revenue (2016) –> 98,629,539.07
Legislative District –> Lone
Government Officials
Go here to see the elected municipal officials of Dingalan.

History of Dingalan

The Dumagat tribal people were the first settlers of Dingalan. Previously, it was a territory of Baler, the capital of Aurora Province. Then it became a barrio of San Luis. On June 16, 1962, Dingalan was declared a regular municipality by virtue of Republic Act No. 3490 signed by President Diosdado Macapagal.

Economy of Dingalan

Dingalan is an agricultural town. Most of the residents are fishermen and farmers. Fish, coconut, and rice are the main products. Some families are engaged in the production of handicraft items and home-made food products.

Tourism is an important segment of the local economy. Many resorts lined up the long coast of Dingalan.

Tourist Spots in Dingalan

Aplaya Beach
Paltic Beach
White Beach
Dingalan Bay View Park
Paltic Lighthouse
Abungan Falls
Iyapit Falls
Laktas Falls
Makibato Falls
Tabi Falls
Tanawan Falls
Lipit Picnic Ground along Ibona River
Matawe Rock Formation

Umiray River

Festivals in Dingalan

Adow ne Domaget (Dumagat Day) Festival
Saint Patrick’s Feast Day

Map of Dingalan Municipality in Aurora Province

See also: Profile of Mayor Sherwin Taay, Governor Gerardo Noveras