Aguilar, Pangasinan
Once a bastion of the brave, and an anathema to invaders of yore, it is a breathtaking dip in rusticana, what with its green meadows and thick forests. |
| Municipal Mayor: RICARDO T. EVANGELISTA |
| Tel. Nos. (075)549-2005 | 549-2329 |
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| www.pangasinan.org/aguilar |
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Aguilar |
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There are several versions of the origin of the name "Aguilar". One old version says that Aguilar came from the word "Aguila", a big bird that used to fly around the place during the night. Whenever the "aguila" got tired flying, it would perch on a fence called "alar" in the dialect, hence the name "Aguiar". |
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Aguilar has a total land area of 23,881.04 hectares. This municipality was subdivided into 16 barangays with a total population of 29,000 (as of 1995). As an agricultural town, Aguilar's main crops are various vegetables, palay and corn followed by fishing industries. |
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In terms of commerce and trade, Aguilar is manufacturing wood carvings and bricks as well as engaging in other potential sources of income. |
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The investment potentials of this municipality are in silica, sand and gravel. |
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