Infanta, officially the Municipality of Infanta, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,242 people. Infanta is 117 km from Lingayen, 64 km from Iba, and 323 km from Manila.

Etymology

Infanta got its name from a word that means "young," as it was an "offspring" created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales.

History

On October 4, 1876, Infanta, originally a barrio, was created out of Santa Cruz, Zambales to become an independent municipality by virtue of a Superior Decree by the Spanish colonial government. Infanta was repopulated by the Ilocano settlers from Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Through Presidential Proclamation 693, October 4, 2024 was declared a special non-working day in celebration of its 148th founding anniversary. On November 20, 1903, Infanta was separated from Zambales and was annexed to Pangasinan by virtue of Act No. 1004.

Geography

Barangays

Infanta is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

The largest number of people of Infanta are Sambals, generally speak Pangasinan, Sambal, and Ilocano.

Economy

Government

Local government

Infanta, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of Pangasinan, 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.

Elected officials