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Urdaneta, Philippines
Urdaneta is a city of 145,935 people in Ilocos, Philippines, founded in January 8, 1858.
Why visit Urdaneta
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 172 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument.
Weather in Urdaneta
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About Urdaneta
Urdaneta, officially the City of Urdaneta (Pangasinan: Siyudad na Urdaneta; Ilocano: Siyudad ti Urdaneta; Filipino: Lungsod ng Urdaneta), is a component city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 145,935 people. It is the third most populous local government unit (LGU) in Pangasinan and Ilocos Region. Urdaneta is currently the only city in Pangasinan classified as a first-class city based on its average annual regular income.
From the Wikipedia article Urdaneta, Pangasinan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Urdaneta on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Urdaneta Park Landmark Monument
Monument and historic site · 3.1 km
Memorial monument in Pangasinan, Philippines
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes172
Blackbeard’s Seafood Island
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.5 km
MacArthur Highway
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Cakes 'n Bees
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pastry · 5.5 km
23 MacArthur Highway, Binalonan
Dampa sa Urdaneta
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.4 km
MacArthur Highway, Urdaneta, Pangasinan
160 more on the map.
History
Urdaneta was founded on January 8, 1858, by Pangasinenses and Ilocanos who sought greater ties and unity. The city was named after Father Andrés de Urdaneta, aide to Miguel Lopez De Legazpi, soldier, navigator, cosmographer, and evangelist. Father Urdaneta played a significant role in the colonization of the Philippines as he helped establish the first Spanish settlement on the island of Cebu in 1565. He also helped establish the first trade route between Mexico and the Philippines, which was used for over two centuries.
By naming the city after Father Urdaneta, the people of Urdaneta City pay tribute to his legacy and contributions to the country. His name has become synonymous with exploration, adventure, and faith - qualities that are celebrated in Urdaneta City. Today, the city continues to honor Father Urdaneta through various events, monuments, and institutions, which serve as reminders of his enduring legacy.
From the History section of Urdaneta, Pangasinan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Churches and places of worship42
Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Urdaneta
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo
#57 Sison Street Urdaneta Pangasinan Philippines
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging48
Schools, colleges and libraries132
Aglipay Central Theological Seminary
School · Iglesia Filipina Independiente · 2.7 km
Binalonan North Central School & Special Education Center
School · 8.2 km
McKinley Street
Don Alipio Fernandez, Sr. Integrated School
School · 5.1 km
Caoacan Road, Urdaneta
Healthcare28
Map of Urdaneta
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Getting there and nearby towns
Loakan Airport (BAG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 45 km away.
- Villasis 8 km south, about 8 min by car
- Binalonan 9 km north, about 9 min by car
- Rosales 11 km southeast, about 11 min by car
- Asingan 11 km east, about 11 min by car
- Santa Barbara 18 km west, about 18 min by car
- Tayug 19 km east, about 19 min by car
- Mangaldan 21 km northwest, about 21 min by car
- Bayambang 22 km southwest, about 22 min by car
- Calasiao 23 km west, about 23 min by car
- Dagupan 26 km west, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Urdanetajf148, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Urdaneta City - panoramio (3), Sindre Helvik, CC BY 3.0
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- ImmaculateConceptionCathedraljf135, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UrdanetaPhilippinesTemple, ProbablyOblivious, CC0
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