ABOUT MALASIQUI
Pinabli ka Malasiqui
ABOUT MALASIQUI
MUNICIPALITY OF MALASIQUI
The municipality traces its origins during the middle of the 17th century when Spanish
friars opened a mission intended to convert the native population to Catholicism. Several
families grouped together for mutual protection from wild beasts and lawless elements. Three
missionary priests were sent to the settlement. Having surveyed the settlement, two of the
priests did not admire the place. One of them was heard to have remarked in Spanish “Mala”
meaning “No good”. The other readily nodded in agreement and was heard to have replied in
Spanish “Si” meaning “Yes”. But the third priest was determined to settle with the natives
than the other two, so he was heard to have protested in Spanish saying “Yqui?” meaning “So
what?”. The natives who heard the short dialogue but did not understand the language thought
that the priest gave a name to the settlement. They heard the priests uttered the following
words in succession “Mala-si-yqui”. From that time the settlement has been known as
Malasiqui.
Type:
Municipality
Island Group:
Luzon
Region:
Ilocos Region (Region I)
Province:
Pangasinan
Barangay count:
73
Postal code:
2421
Coastal/Landlocked:
Landlocked
Marine waterbodies:
none (landlocked)
Philippine major island(s):
Luzon
Area (2007):
131.37 km² (50.72 sq mi)
Population (2015):
130275
Density (2015):
992 / km² (2,569 / sq mi)
Coordinates:
15° 55’ North, 120° 25’ East (15.9191, 120.4139)
Estimated elevation above sea level:
7.2 meters (56.5 feet)
MUNICIPALITY OF MALASIQUI MISSION AND VISION
The Municipality of Malasiqui will maximize opportunities for social and economic development
while retaining an attractive, sustainable and secure environment for the enjoyment of residents
and visitors. Through professional leadership and in partnership with others.
MISSION
Malasiqui is envisioned to be peaceful, progressive, self-reliant and globally competitive and a premier Agro-industrial city by the year
VISION
The Municipality will strive to improve the quality of life for all residents living and working in a larger community.