Bani, Pangasinan

Bani, officially the Municipality of Bani (Pangasinan: Baley na Bani; Ilocano: Ili ti Bani; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bani), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 50,306 people.[3]

Bani
Municipality
Municipality of Bani
Seal
Map of Pangasinan with Bani highlighted
Bani
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°11′13″N 119°51′33″E
Country Philippines
RegionIlocos Region (Region I)
ProvincePangasinan
District1st district
Founded1769
Barangays27 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorCothera Gwen P. Yamamoto
 • Vice MayorBenjamin S. Navarro II
 • CongressmanArnold D. Celeste
 • Electorate31,025 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total179.65 km2 (69.36 sq mi)
Elevation
11.6 m (38.1 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total50,306
 • Density280/km2 (730/sq mi)
 • Households
12,225
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence11.75% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)121,153,334.26 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2407
PSGC
015508000
IDD : area code +63 (0)75
Climate typetropical monsoon climate
Native languagesPangasinan
Ilocano
Sambal
Tagalog
Websitewww.bani.gov.ph

The town, dubbed as the "Golden West" in the 1960s and early 1970s, is named after the Bani tree which could be found in the Poblacion.

Geography

Bani lies between Tambac Bay and West Philippine Sea, between Alaminos and Bolinao.[5] It has a land area of 19,243.6075 hectares.[6]

Barangays

Bani is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.

  • Ambabaay
  • Aporao
  • Arwas
  • Ballag
  • Banog Norte
  • Banog Sur
  • Calabeng
  • Centro Toma
  • Colayo
  • Dacap Norte
  • Dacap Sur
  • Garrita
  • Luac
  • Macabit
  • Masidem
  • Poblacion
  • Quinaoayanan
  • Ranao
  • Ranom Iloco
  • San Jose
  • San Miguel
  • San Simon
  • San Vicente
  • Tiep
  • Tipor
  • Tugui Grande
  • Tugui Norte

Climate
Climate data for Bani, Pangasinan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 34
(93)		 35
(95)		 34
(93)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 13.6
(0.54)		 10.4
(0.41)		 18.2
(0.72)		 15.7
(0.62)		 178.4
(7.02)		 227.9
(8.97)		 368
(14.5)		 306.6
(12.07)		 310.6
(12.23)		 215.7
(8.49)		 70.3
(2.77)		 31.1
(1.22)		 1,766.5
(69.56)
Average rainy days 3 2 2 4 14 16 23 21 24 15 10 6 140
Source: World Weather Online[7]

Etymology and history

Bani was founded on March 18, 1769 (from Zambales). In May 1903, it was transferred to Pangasinan together with the towns of Agno, Alaminos, Anda, Bolinao, Burgos, Dasol, Infanta and Mabini. San Simon, the original Bani, was transferred from Namagbagan to sitio Almacin in 1859.

The Immaculate Conception, Patron Saint of San Simon, disappeared from the church altar and discovered on top of the tall Bani tree in the vicinity of the present Church. She was brought to the Namagbagan church, and returned to the present site. Bani's name came from the Bani tree where the image of the Patroness was found. Bani (Millettia pinnata) is a smooth tree (height of 8 to 25 meters).[8]

In 1769, Fr. Mains de Lamberto erected a "visita" in Bani with settlements around Don Cayo banks and in 1762, these settlements became a sitio, with local officials headed by Don Francisco Baltazar as "Tiniente Absolute".[9]

On 21 November 1903 the town of Bani together with Alaminos, Bolinao, San Isidro de Potot and Infanta were annexed to Pangasinan.[10] In 1918 the road from Alaminos to Bani was started. During the time of Martial Law the mayor of Bani was Marcelo Navarro, a member of the Liberal Party. After the People Power of 1986 the OIC who headed Bani was Edmundo Cacho[11]

Bani is the hometown of TV host and former Pangasinan governor Oscar Orbos. From the Municipal Hall one would read that this town used to be a part of Zambales and its founders include Pangasinenses, Ilocanos and Zambals.

In May 2009, Bani along with Anda and Bolinao, was severely damaged by Typhoon Emong. The typhoon damaged an office close to the Municipal Building, the Western Pangasinan Lyceum, and a lot of structures and houses.[9]

Demographics
Population census of Bani
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 4,440—    
1918 8,109+4.10%
1939 14,565+2.83%
1948 18,402+2.63%
1960 23,758+2.15%
1970 25,176+0.58%
1975 27,549+1.82%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 29,102+1.10%
1990 37,180+2.48%
1995 37,463+0.14%
2000 42,824+2.91%
2007 45,652+0.89%
2010 45,758+0.08%
2015 50,306+1.82%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][12][13][14]

Religion
1762 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Church facade

Roman Catholic population of Bani is 28,686 or 66.98% while the Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan) population is 7,859 or 18.35%.[15] Other churches include Bani United Methodist Church and Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) Lokal ng Bani, inter alia.

The 1762 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Church (Poblacion, Bani) is under Co Pastor, Fr. Raymond Oligane and Fr. Fernando Castillo. Feast day is December 8, with its Parish Priest, Fr. Roberto Casaclang, Vicariate of the Divine Savior, Vicar Forane, Father Eduardo E. Inacay.[6][15][16][17][18] is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Alaminos (Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan).[19]

Local government

The Chief Executive of the town is Gwen Cothera Palafox-Yamamoto. The Vice Mayor, Filipina C. Rivera and 8 Sangguniang Members or Councilors hold office at the Sangguniang Bayan and Session hall.[20]

Spain ruled Bani from 378 from 1521 to 1899, The “pueblos”'s Gobernadorcillos were appointed by the Spanish authorities and from 1901 to 1936, the Presidentes, by the Americans. In 1937 to present, the local chief executives were elected.

The Official Seal was adopted in Resolution No. 7 on 7 March 1991.[21]

Tourism

Attractions include:[22]

  • 1,000 step "Via Crucis" leading to the gigantic Redeemer's Cross perched on a plateau overlooking the South China Sea of Doña Segundina Enriquez Navarro, wife Mayor Marcelo C. Navarro. Annual Archdiocesan Penitential Pilgrimage every Holy Tuesday first held in 1975.[23]
  • Rock formations along the shores.
  • Bird Watching at Bangri Mangroves[24]
  • Olanen Beach, Tobong Beach - Dacap Sur
  • Surip Beach in Sitio Olanen, Barangay Dacap Sur - scuba diving, snorkeling and recreational fishing of tropical fishes and lobsters
  • Surip Beach Mountain Resort, Hide Away Sea and Beach Resort, Cacho Beach Resor
  • Oldwoods by the Sea Eco Resort - Olanen
  • Surip Cave, Nalsoc Cave, Abot Aso Cave, Nangadiyan Cave, and the Dumaloy Cave.
  • Nalsoc Cave is a subterranean river with natural archway of stalactites and stalagmites, Barangay Colayo: Cave Formations (Speleothems), Dripstone, Straws, Stalactites, Stalagmites, Columns or Pillars and Shawls.
  • Cacho Beach Resort Bani Pangasinan
  • Baliwangga falls, Barangay Ranao, near Ranao Elementary School.
  • Bani Public Auditorium and Children's Playground
  • The Manuel Oboza Lara-Edralin Auditorium, Poblacion
  • Bani is noted for producing the sweet and juicy watermelon.[25]
  • Bani Town hall
  • Bani Basketball Court
  • Aglipayan Bani Church
  • Downtown at dusk
  • Bani-Agno Road
  • Town center, at dusk
  • Welcome to Bani
  • Located in Barangay Colayo, Bani, Pangasinan

References
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