Originally, the town of Infanta was a barrio of the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Zambales.  Infanta became a regular municipality by virtue of a Superior Decree issued by the Spanish government on October 4, 1876.

Since the town was the offspring of the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, it was named Infanta meaning “young”.

MAYOR:   MARVIN M. MARTINEZ

VICE MAYOR:  VIRGILIO F. VALLARTA

LAND AREA:    25,429 hectares

POPULATION:    24,584

NO. OF BARANGAYS:    13

CLASSIFICATION:    3rd class

TOWN FIESTA:   Fest of St. John April 29-30

INDUSTRIES:    farming, fishing, salt making

POINTS OF INTEREST:    Beaches of Infanta, Salt Farms