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San Carlos | |
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| City of San Carlos | |
    From top, left to right: Downtown area, San Carlos City Park, San Carlos City Hall, Ancestral house in San Carlos City | |
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| Nickname(s): Heart of Pangasinan Linguistical center of thePangasinan language | |
 Map of Pangasinan with San Carlos highlighted | |
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.svg)  San Carlos Location within thePhilippines | |
| Coordinates:15°55′41″N120°20′56″E / 15.92806°N 120.34889°E /15.92806; 120.34889 | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 1578 |
| Cityhood | January 1, 1966 |
| Named after | Charles III of Spain |
| Barangays | 86 (seeBarangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Julier C. Resuello |
| • Vice Mayor | Joseres S. Resuello |
| • Representative | Maria Rachel J. Arenas |
| • City Council | Members
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| • Electorate | 126,193 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 169.03 km2 (65.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 205,424 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| • Households | 47,785 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 17.90 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,329 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 3,585 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 836.2 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 788.7 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (CENPELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2420 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)75 |
| Native languages | Pangasinan Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | sancarloscitypangasinan |
San Carlos, officially theCity of San Carlos (Pangasinan:Siyudad na San Carlos;Ilocano:Siudad ti San Carlos;Filipino:Lungsod ng San Carlos), is acomponent city in theprovince ofPangasinan,Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 205,424 people.[3] It is the most populated city in Pangasinan and the entireIlocos Region.
San Carlos is 19 kilometers (12 mi) fromLingayen and 208 kilometers (129 mi) fromManila.
San Carlos, formerly known asBinalatongan, experienced significant historical events that influenced its name change. In 1660, a revolt led by Andres Malong, and later another insurrection in 1762 headed byJuan dela Cruz Palaris, culminated in humiliating defeats for theSpanish colonial forces. These uprisings promptedKing Carlos III of Spain to order the destruction ofBinalatongan. Following this directive, the town was razed and subsequently renamed San Carlos, which remains to be its name today. The renaming served both as a punitive measure and as a means to establish a new order in the aftermath of the rebellions.[5]
San Carlos, originally known asBinalatongan, was inhabited by the San Carlenians. They spokeCabuloan, the originalPangasinan dialect. The San Carlenians were known for their staunch adherence to their beliefs and practices, leading to frequent conflicts with theAugustinian friars. These clashes ultimately forced the Augustinians to abandon the area. However, theDominicans later succeeded where the Augustinians had failed, establishing San Carlos as a Christian community.
The town's history is marked by significant uprisings led by prominent local figures. Andrés Malong andJuan de la Cruz Palaris are two of the most notable leaders. Palaris, whose real name was Pantaleon Perez, earned his moniker due to his agility and skill in native fencing, known asesgrima de mano. He spearheaded a revolt against the Spanish authorities in 1762, which lasted for two years and spread acrossPangasinan. His resistance against excessive tribute and forced labor led to the establishment of an independent government based inBinalatongan.
The first significant revolt in the area occurred in 1660, led by Andrés Malong. In 1718, during a minor uprising led by Juan Caragay, the church and its convent were set on fire, prompting the relocation of thePoblación east of the San Juan River. This transfer occurred on November 4, 1718, coinciding with the feast ofSaint Charles Borromeo, leading to the settlement being renamed San CarlosBinalatongan.[6]
In 1763, during another revolt led by Juan dela Cruz Palaris, the convent and the church ofSaint Dominic were once again set ablaze. This event led King Charles III of Spain to issue a decree relocating the site to a place then known as "Lucban." The town's major involvement in these uprisings resulted in a royal mandate to rename the town after the Spanish monarch, thus it was renamed San Carlos.
From its foundation until 1764, the poblacion and the church were relocated several times within the town's present boundaries. The initial site was on the western bank of theAgno River near theZambales Mountains, likely within the town ofAguilar. It was later moved to the eastern side of the river, within the present barangay Mabalbalino, where it remained through the second half of the 17th century.
The town's rich history of resistance and resilience is encapsulated in its evolution fromBinalatongan to San Carlos, reflecting the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and their significant role in regional history.[7]
During the 1960s, the Municipality of San Carlos was divided into two precincts. In 1965, the smaller precinct became legally incorporated as the Municipality ofBasista by virtue of Republic Act No. 4866.[8]
In 1966, the larger precinct became legally incorporated as San Carlos City by virtue of Republic Act No. 4487.[9]
On April 28, 2007, San Carlos City's former mayor, Julian V. Resuello, was assassinated during an event at the city's plaza. His own family was accused to be behind his assassination. He later died after two days.[10]
San Carlos is politically subdivided into 87barangays. Each barangay consists ofpuroks and some havesitios.
| Climate data for San Carlos | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 33 (91) | 32 (90) | 32 (90) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (70) | 21 (70) | 22 (72) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 5.1 (0.20) | 11.6 (0.46) | 21.1 (0.83) | 27.7 (1.09) | 232.9 (9.17) | 350.8 (13.81) | 679.8 (26.76) | 733.1 (28.86) | 505 (19.9) | 176.6 (6.95) | 67.2 (2.65) | 17.7 (0.70) | 2,828.6 (111.38) |
| Average rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 142 |
| Source: World Weather Online[11] | |||||||||||||
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1903 | 27,166 | — |
| 1918 | 35,780 | +1.85% |
| 1939 | 47,334 | +1.34% |
| 1948 | 61,671 | +2.98% |
| 1960 | 73,900 | +1.52% |
| 1970 | 84,333 | +1.33% |
| 1975 | 90,882 | +1.51% |
| 1980 | 101,243 | +2.18% |
| 1990 | 124,529 | +2.09% |
| 1995 | 134,039 | +1.39% |
| 2000 | 154,264 | +3.06% |
| 2007 | 161,884 | +0.67% |
| 2010 | 175,103 | +2.90% |
| 2015 | 188,571 | +1.42% |
| 2020 | 205,424 | +1.70% |
| Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15] | ||
Pangasinan is the main dialect of San Carlos.Ilocano is also widely spoken and understood in the city.
Poverty incidence of San Carlos
10 20 30 40 50 2000 44.77 2003 28.03 2006 29.50 2009 26.43 2012 15.98 2015 12.27 2018 12.73 2021 17.90 Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] |
The city is also called the "Mango-Bamboo Capital of the Philippines", San Carlos has the largest number of mango trees – their fruits are among the most flavorsome in the country – and a thrivingbamboocraft industry. An agroindustrial city, San Carlos also engages inlivestock raising,crop production, inlandfishing,pottery,food processing,tourism,commerce andtrade, small-scalemanufacturing, andflour-making. San Carlos is said to have an ideal investment potential because of its large land area, big population and strategic location, being in the center of Pangasinan.
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San Carlos, belonging to thethird congressional district of the province ofPangasinan, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
| Position | Name |
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| District Representative (3rd Legislative District the Province of Pangasinan) | Rose Marie J. Arenas |
| Chief Executive of the City of San Carlos | Mayor Julier C. Resuello |
| Presiding Officer of the City Council of San Carlos | Vice Mayor Joseres S. Resuello |
| Councilors of the City of San Carlos | Sam Baniqued |
| Jack Lester P. Soriano | |
| Eduardo R. Garcia | |
| Joshua G. Resuello | |
| Christian Carlo A. Cancino | |
| Winston Millora | |
| Alberto S. Castro | |
| Carmina D. Paningbatan | |
| Jun Banaag | |
| Karen Joyce Frias |
Interesting spots of the town include:
On April 26, 2011, 86 barangays in San Carlos baked a 100-square-meter mango pie — filling a gymnasium and setting the largest mango pie world record (400 sqm na mango pie, iniluto sa San Carlos City). Natives used 400 trays of mango pies (10 kilos each, P 400,000, in a 100-square-meter table and shared by more than 1,200). It highlighted San Carlos City's Mango-Bamboo Festival 2011.[25][26][27][28]
Bus companies with service to and from Manila includeFive Star Bus Company,Dagupan Bus Company,Fermina Express,Pangasinan Solid North Transit, Inc., andFirst North Luzon Transit.
Jeepneys are available for commuters to its neighboring towns, likeCalasiao andMalasiqui.Tricycles are available for commuters tobarrios andbarangays.
![Old public market in 2015 (razed by 2024 fire[29]](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=https%3a%2f%2fwikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fFile%3a05146jfBonifacio_Burgos_Soriano_Poblacion_Palaris_Perez_Boulevard_San_Carlos_Pangasinanfvf_15.JPG)
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