Urdaneta was founded on January 8, 1858.  It was named after the famous aide of Magellan, Father Simon de Urdaneta, a soldier, navigator, cosmographer and evangelist.

Urdaneta became a city in 1997 by virtue of RA 8480.  It is the commercial
and education center of eastern Pangasinan.

MAYOR:   JULIO F. PARAYNO III

VICE MAYOR:   JIMMY D. PARAYNO

LAND AREA:   10,026 hectares

POPULATION:   132,940

NO. OF BARANGAYS:   34

CLASSIFICATION:   2nd class city

FIESTA:   December 1-8

PRODUCTS:    rice, vegetables, noodles

POINTS OF INTEREST:   Museo de Urdaneta, Cabaruan, Sugcong and Oltama Rolling Hills