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Municipality of Mapandan the Town of Smile is a hall famer for being the Cleanest and the Safest town in Region I.
TThe Municipality of Mapandan is a hall famer as the cleanest and the safest municipality in region I. A town that is similar to a continuously blooming plant of Pandan which its name is derived. A fast growing municipality that is rich in festive activities and hospitable people. The town of smile as they say is proven by the Mapandanians for as you walk the streets of Mapandan you will never miss a smile around you.
Message from the Mayor
Municipality of Mapandan the Town of Smile is a hall famer for being the Cleanest and the Safest town in Region I.
The municipality, before it came into existence as a town, was formerly a barrio of Mangaldan. It was first conceived into a municipality in the year 1909 under the initiative of Rev. Father Benigno Jimenez, a Parish Priest of Mangaldan. At first the town was located in the hilly regions of the south where there used to be many "pandan" a native palm whose leaves will add aroma to the cooked rice if cooked with it. Because of the existence in great quantity of this pal in this region, the town was named Mapandan (meaning plenty of pandan). The leaves of the pandan are stripped and woven into mats. This town site later was found unsatisfactory so it was transferred to its present location, the town though its real name is Mapandan is commonly called Balon Bahley (meaning new town) and because of this and its isolation in the Province.
Still many people in Pangasinan are net yet very familiar with its geographical location.
Discover Mapandan
Be captivated to the sweet smile of the Mpandanians of the Municipality of Mapandan, The Town of Smile.
Join us to the up comingfestival of Pandan and discover ita beauty and creativity.Discover its culture and belief long been inculcated to them.
It is the festival that showcases Mapandanians talents and unity by participating in various events. Discover the products made out of Pandan plant and how they make more products out of it.