Bonuan Gueset, an urban barangay in Dagupan, is the most populated out of the 3,267 barangays in Region I with 25,390 persons based on 2020 Philippine Census.[2] Located in the northern coast of Dagupan, Philippines, it is accounted for about 13.6% of the city's population. It is also one of the "Bonuan" barangays of which the world famous Bonuan Bangus (Milkfish) is homed.
Bonuan Gueset | |
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 Barangay Bonuan Gueset Welcome Arch | |
.svg)  Bonuan Gueset Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 16°02′N 120°20′E / 16.033°N 120.333°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| City | Dagupan |
| District | 4th district of Pangasinan |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Capt. Manuel “Noel” B. Bumanglag[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.3 m (1 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 25,390 |
| • Density | 10,000/km2 (26,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PHT) |
| ZIP code | 2400 |
| Dialing code | 075 |
History edit
Bonuan Gueset became a Barangay by a virtue Republic Act No. 171, authored by Speaker Perez. It was signed into law by President Sergio Osmeña, Sr. on June 20, 1934.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur Luzon Landing edit
On this shore, known as Blue Beach in Bonuan Gueset, the first combat troops of the sixth army of the United States of America under the command of General Douglas MacArthur landed on 9 January 1945 to liberate the island of Luzon, thus fulfilling his famous promise to the Filipino people: 'I shall return'. [3]
Geography edit
Bonuan Gueset lies along the northern coastal borders of Dagupan. It is deadlocked by bodies of water with only the North Eastern margin as its inland flank. Dagupan's main river channel, Pantal River which passes by the Western margin of Bonuan, drains into Lingayen Gulf. Bonuan is connected to downtown Dagupan by Dawel Bridge which transects Dawel River, a tributary to Pantal River. Much of the fishpond nestled within Bonuan is located in Bonuan Gueset. It is bounded by Barangay Pantal in South and Barangay Bonuan Binloc in North East. It is also a passageway to come up in San Fabian, Pangasinan. Many travelers to North from Dagupan and nearby towns take a shortcut in Bonuan & Bonuan Gueset as its entrance.
Landmarks & Tourist Attractions edit
Aside from being notably the largest barangay in the region, it is also known for being the location of many prominent and historical parks and landmarks in Dagupan. The Parks include the Tondaligan People's Park, Japan-Philippine Friendship Garden, and Pangasinan Phil. Veteran's Park Gen. Mac Arthur Statue's site.
Facing Lingayen Gulf, Tondaligan Beach - an urban beach park complex flocked by tourists and patronized by locals - offers numerous amenities. The extensive Tondaligan baywalk, dubbed as the longest in the region, is a prominent feature along the Bonuan shore wherein cyclists can enjoy biking and savor Lingayen Gulf's picturesque view.[4]
Numerous gated communities also dot the barangay to cater to the city's suburban housing needs. Premier class gated neighborhood such as San Marino Place is situated at the barangay's main entry point, with most of its land were reclaimed beside the Dawel river banks. The biggest gated community in the city - Tondaligan Blue Beach Subdivision - is situated near the historic coast of Bonuan Blue Beach. Smaller but decent communities are also present such as Maramba Bankers Village and White Plains Subdivision, among others.
Commercial Activity edit
Bonuan Gueset is one of the most urbanized residential zones in Dagupan. It currently hosts one of the biggest supermarket chains in the country - Puregold, which is located at the heart of the Barangay. 7-Eleven on the other hand, opened its first Bonuan store at the Barangay's busiest intersection, adjacent to Bonuan church and seminary, CSI Bonuan, Dasmariñas' talipapa lane, numerous restaurants and public/private schools. This makes the heavily commercialized area a miniature "CBD" or "downtown", a unique feature in this part of the city.
The old Amigo Gas Station was demolished mid-2017 to pave way for a Bonuan Gueset branch of CSI Supermarket located at the Barangay's main intersection. The supermarket, which also offers various food kiosks, pharmacy, Cable/Internet payment center, Bank ATM and a bakeshop, opened in mid-2018.[5]
Gasoline stations, such as big players Petron and Caltex, together with local players Amigo Gas and recently, Centrum Fuel, established their outlets in several strategic points of the barangay.
Government Center edit
There are also several Government establishments located in Bonuan Gueset, namely: The Central Bank of the Philippines, PAGASA, Justice Hall, Dagupan City Jail, and the Delta Camp of the Philippine Navy.