Named after its Patron Saint, the Virgin Mary, Sta. Maria was formerly a barrio of Tayug, Pangasinan.  It became a town in 1863 but was fused to Tayug later because of its inability to maintain financial stability.  In 1877, upon the application and granting of the inhabitants for separation from the mother town, Sta. Maria became again a separate town.

MAYOR:  JULIUS C. RAMOS

VICE MAYOR:    TEODORO A. RAMOS

LAND AREA:   6,950 hectares

POPULATION:   33,038

NO. OF BARANGAYS:    23

CLASSIFICATION:    4th class

TOWN FIESTA:    April 9-10

PRODUCTS:    agricultural, livestock and poultry, concrete  aggregates