Pangasinan is a province of the Republic of the Philippines. The provincial capital is Lingayen. Pangasinan is located on the west central and peripheral area of the island of Luzon along the Lingayen Gulf, with the total land area being 5,368.82 square kilometers (3336.030sq. mi.) According to the latest census, it has a population of 2,645,395 people in 477,819 households. The total population is projected to rise 3,039,500 in 2010. According to the latest census, it has a population of 2,645,395 in 2010. Pangasinan is the name for the province, the people, and the primary language spoken in the province. The name Pangasinan means "land of salt" or "place of salt-making". The province is a major producer of salt in the Philippines. Dagupan City is known for its Bangus festival named after the fish they widely produce and made the city famous.
What to do here:
From Manila: 4-5 hours
From Clark, Pampanga: 3hours
From Baguio City: 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours
From Subic, Olongapo: 3 1/2 - 4 hours
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