from the national capital Manila and from the provincial capital Lingayen. Barangays Mangaldan is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. All are elected every three years. Climate Rivers There are four rivers in Mangaldan: the Old Mangaldan River, the Manguiragday River, the Angalacan River and the Paldakit River. Demographics Economy Mangaldan celebrates its annual Pindang Festival along with its town fiesta during first week of March. The popular carabeef tapa (Filipino-style dried meat), locally known as Pindang is the One Town One Product (OTOP) of this municipality. The municipality is also the home of the original makers of the famous delicacy – the Romana Peanut Brittle. The town bagged the grand slam award when its inland body of water, the Angalacan River, was adjudged as the cleanest river in the entire province for the third time which was awarded in 2012. One of the major sources of revenues here are the thriving market place and the laboratories of renowned pharmaceutical companies that buttressed the coffer of this town. The municipal government operates its slaughterhouse with a rated "double A" by the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) that guarantees the butchered meat as safe and clean. In 2015, the annual budget of Mangaldan involves a total appropriation of Php 208, 527, 497.39, which would be the biggest for a first class town in Pangasinan. Government Mangaldan, belonging to the fourth congressional district of the province of Pangasinan, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years. Elected officials Education Private Primary and Secondary schools Aura Vista Montessori and High School Cherished Moments School Clarice Angels School Golden Angels Educational Institute Mangaldan Achievers Academy Mangaldan Technical Institute Metro-Dagupan Colleges Santo Tomas Catholic School The Right Formation School United Methodist Church Cinderella School Public Primary schools Mangaldan Central School Amansabina Elementary School Anolid Elementary School Buenlag Elementary School David Elementary School Don Gregorio I. Magno Elementary School Embarcadero Elementary School Maasin Elementary School Macayug Elementary School Nibaliw Elementary School Salaan Elementary School Salay Elementary School Tebag Elementary School Public Secondary schools David National High School Gueguesangen