City of Dagupan, Province of Pangasinan

                                                                                                                                                                  

CITY OF DAGUPAN

PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN

Year Approved: 2011


BANGUS - stands for the main product of the city: the famous Dagupan Bangus. It also represents the major industries, fishing and aquaculture.

WAVES - the 7 waves represent the seven tributaries traversing Dagupan, namely Pantal, Patogkawen, Calmay, Tanap, Dawel, Sinocalan and Bayaoas River. These river systems form part of the greater Agno River

RAILROAD AND HIGHWAY - retained from the original seal of the city, a crossed road and a railway track depict Dagupan's strategic location where different cultures meet, thus the name "Pandaragupan"—meeting place. The railroad itself is reminiscent of the past when trains were a major means of transportation

HORSESHOE MAGNET - symbolizes the city's attractions that lure various kinds of people, including merchants and traders

1947 - signifies the year Dagupan, Pangasinan was established as a chartered city by virtue of Republic Act No. 170

GEAR WHEEL AND TORCH - symbolizes trade and commerce and education, respectively; the city being center for business and education in Northern Luzon

STARS - represent the city's 31 barangays

RISING SUN - stands for hope; Dagupeños being noted for their peerless optimism

SIGUE DAGUPAN - the slogan, which means a forward-looking Dagupan, was derived from the earlier seal that was conceptualized and designed by the late Roma Catholic Archbishop Mariano Madriaga

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