BRIEF SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE

Barangay Poblacion West was popularly known as Cabinmaleyan. Its name was derived from the first settles who all came from the Municipality of Binmaley, Pangasinan. Prior to its becoming a barangay, Barangay Poblacion West was part and parcel of the whole town proper. In 1974, a Municipal Resolution was passed by the Sangguniang Bayan and approved by the  Municipal Mayor, dividing the town proper into four (4) barangays namely: Barangay Casaratan, Barangay Nagkaysa, Barangay Poblacion East and Barangay Poblacion West.

Among the prominent names Barangay Poblacion West are the Alvarez, Salinas, Tolentino, Mejia and the Soriano families, who were all from Binmaley, Pangasinan. The first barangay leader was the late Done Gripino Alvarez, who later elected as the Municipal Mayor From 1917-1919. The first  Teniente del Barrio was Mr. Isabelo Salinas with Melchor Pascua, Alfredo Ocampo, Pedro Miranda, Bernardino Laureta Sr., and Felipe Baduya as Councils.

Records show that majority of previous and present elected municipal leaders are residents of Barangay Poblacion West, Among them were Agripino Alvarez, Cristobal D. Rodrigo, Leoncio R. Saldivar, and Pascual E. Abad, all former Municipal Mayors. The current Municipal Mayor Conrado B. Rodrigo, Jr., is likewise a resident of Barangay Poblacion West and serving his third term in office.

Among the dominant religious congregations includes among others are the Roman Catholic, Iglesia Ni Crisanto and Protestants.

The primary source of income of the barnagay are hollow blocks making, sand and gravel and barangay tax collection from business stalls.

The Barangay Council, Through its Barangay Captain Francisco V. Rodrigo, attained significant accomplishment and developments. Among these were the construction of Waiting Shed, Barangay Outpost, Installation of Artesian Well, road concreting of two (2) street clocks. All these were made tangible through the unwavering support and financial assistance extended by Hon. Mayor Conrado B. Rodrigo, Jr. On the other hand, Hon. Pangasinan Govemor, Victor E. Agbayani donated twenty (20) pieces of monoblock chairs.

Boundaries :

          North :Brgy. Lungao                                       South  :Brgy. Casaratan

          East    :Brgy. Pob. East                                    West   :Brgy. San Rafael East

Distance from Poblacion (kms.) :  1st km

Road Type :  Earth, Asphalt, Concrete

Seasons :

          Dry – December to April                                            

Wet – May to November                                           

Average Annual Rainfall (mm.)                                   147.21 mm

Average Monthly Temperature (Celsius)                       29.15°C

Status of Land classification (has.):       

Existing Land UsesArea (has.)
Agricultural Land4.021
Quarry6.964
Residential8.147
Commercial0.853
Open Space / Parks0.118
Institutional0.290
Special Uses0.014
Cannals0.036
Road Networks0.749
Commercial0.000
Institutional0.000
Total Land Area21.191

Major River  :  Ambayoan River

Soil Type      :  Umingan Sandy Loam

 SOCIAL PROFILE

Social Profile
Total Pop. (NSO 2020)610
Annual Growth Rate-2.90
Pop. Density28
No. of Households (CBMS 2020)152
Ave. Household Size4
Sex Ratio (Male/Female)117:100
Public Buildings / Facilities
Barangay Hall1
Elementary School
High School1
Rural Health Station1
Brgy. Health Center
OSCA Building
Brgy. Daycare Center
ChurchüUnited Methodist
Brgy. Cemetery

ECONOMIC SECTOR

Economic Sector
Agricultural Productionpalay
Livestock/Poultry Production 
Existing Industries 
Tourist Attractions 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES

Infrastructure and Utilities
Transportationmotorcycle, tricycle, jeep, bus
Telecommunicationssun, globe, smart, PLDT
Postal Communication 
Power and ElectrificationPANELCO III
Water Supply and Irrigation 
Potable Water SupplyLevel III
Post Harvest Facilities 
Slaughterhouse 
Market 

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