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PROVINCE with VIGOROUS TRADE,
BUSINESS and COMMERCE
With rich, natural resources, a competent and skilled
workforce, continually improving infrastructure, peace and order
and a development oriented leadership, Pangasinan offers a socio-economic
climate conducive to vigorous trade, business and commerce, distinct
competitive advantages to prospective inverstors and entrepreneurs.
STRATEGIC
LOCATION
- Centrally located along Asia's fast growing regions
- 170 kms. North of Manila, and 50 kms. Southwest
of Baguio City, the country's summer capital.
- Gateway to the Ilocos and the Cordillera Autonomous
Region
- 115
kms. from the Subic International Airport and Seaport
- 80 kms. from the Clark International Airport
and 250 kms. from the Laoag International Airport
- About
70 kms. from the San Fernando International Seaport
- 140 kms. and 50 kms. to the Export Processing
Zones of Bataan and Baguio City respectively.
  
RICH
and ABUNDANT NATURAL RESOURCES
- Vast tract of fertile lands suitable for growing
high value crops such as palay, corn, vegetables, fruits and rootcrops.
- Largest
produces of high quality mangoes in the Philippines
- Major fish producer and supplier in Northern Luzon.
- Extensive shoreline and rivers potential for
aquaculture development.
- Vast deposits of mineral resources such as limestone,
chromite, manganese, sand and gravel.
- Rich in natural, historical cultural and man-made
tourism resources.
CONTINUALLY
IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE
- Extensive road network and bridges interlinking
major trade centers that provide accessibility to agriculture
and tourism areas in the province
- Easy flow and transport of goods and services
to Central Luzon and Manila to the South, and the Ilocos and Cordilleras
to the North via the Manila North Road access
- Existing two feeder airports in Lingayen and
Rosales
- Adequate power supply from the Luzon Power Grid.
- Site of the operational 1200 MW capacity Sual
Coal Plant and the 345 MW capacity San Roque Multi-Purpose Dam
Project
- Sufficient water supply for agricultural, industrial
and household uses
- 100% postal/telegraph coverage in all municipalities
and cities
SOCIAL
SERVICES and AMENITIES
- Numerous commercial, rural and specialized banks
and other financial institutions that extend financial services
and serve as important business partners
- One of the major educational centers north of
Metro Manila - 54% of the total number of educational centers
in the region are located in the province
- Health care services in urban as well as in remote
rural communities
- Major tourist destinations highlighted by the
world famous Hundred Islands, the Lingayen Gulf and the Manaoag
Shrine
- Available
modern amenities for accommodation, entertainment and shopping
- Sprawling and equipped Narciso Ramos Sports Complex
located in Lingayen ideal for hosting more sporting events and
conventions
- Affordable housing supplied by numerous subdivision
and real estate developers aside from housing projects provided
by the provincial and national government
- One of the biggest commercial and financial centers
north of Manila
COMPETENT
& SKILLED MANPOWER
- Educated, English proficient, competent, highly
trainable and creative manpower pool.
- Majority of the labor force are in competitive
industries and specialized crafts.
- Numerous technical and vocational schools within
the province provide skills development and trainings.
PHYSIOGRAPHY
AND DEMOGRAPHY
- Occupies the northern portion of the Central
Plains of Luzon. Bounded in the north by Lingayen Gulf, La Union
and Benguet, in the northeast by Nueva Vizcaya, in the east by
Nueva Ecija, in the south by Tarlac and in the west by Zambales
and the China Sea
- Covers a land area of 536,819 hectares, almost
one-half (41.8%) of the total land area of Region I
- Of the total land area, 76% are A & D lands and
24% are forest lands
- Terrain is generally level to undulating to rolling
- In terms of elevation, 60% of the total land
area fall below 100 MASL
- Has 44 municipalities, 4 cities and 1,364 barangays
- Subdivided into 6 congressional districts with
Lingayen as the provincial capital
- 2000 official population of 2,434,086 represents
58% of the total regional population
- Almost half of the population (45%) reside in
urban areas
- Grew at a rate of 1.88% for the period 1990-2000
- Population density of 453 persons per sq. km.
- higher by 134 persons compared to the regions density
- Potential labor force is 1.52 million with a
labor force participation rate of 62% (939,000)
- Of the total labor force, 87% are gainfully employed
- Population are mostly Roman Catholics
- The languages Pilipino and English are spoken.
Dialects are Pangasinan, Ilocano, Bolinao/Zambal
- Basic literacy rate 96%
- Number of schools : tertiary - 58, technical-vocational
- 121
- Number of government and private hospitals -
60
INFRASTRUCTURES
AND UTILITIES
- 89% of the total network of national and provincial
roads are paved
- Road density - 1.36 km. per sq.km., higher than
the regions average of 1.21
- Total length of bridges - 31,976.60 linear meters,
89% are permanent bridges
- Two feeder airports in Lingayen and Rosales are
currently utilized by non-commercial crafts
- 100% of the barangays energized
- 97% of households have access to potable water
- Existence of 28 water districts, 5 municipal
water associations/ systems and 14 barangay waterworks associations
- All municipalities and cities with 100% postal
coverage and telegraph facilities
- Availability of 24 broadcast/radio stations,
21 cable stations and 17 local newspapers
- Province has a 100% telephone coverage in all
municipalities and cities.
AGRICULTURE,
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
Potential
Investment Projects
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