Pangasinan is a province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region of Luzon. It is situated in the northwestern section of Luzon and is bordered by the Lingayen Gulf, La Union, Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, and the South China Sea. Its capital is Lingayen. Pangasinan is in the western area of Luzon along Lingayen Gulf and the South China Sea. It has a total land area of 5,451.01 square kilometers (2,104.65 sq mi) and a population of 3,163,190 according to the 2020 census. The provinces name derives from the word for "place of salt," with the root word "asin" (salt) . Salt production is the main source of income, but the local economy has since diversified. Pangasinan is known for its stretches of white, sandy beaches, verdant hills, scenic terrains, caves, waterfalls, ancient Hispanic churches, miraculous destinations for devotees, a vast coastline for fishing, water sports or leisurely walking along the Lingayen beach where one can get a glimpse of the world-famous Philippine sunset. The primary language spoken in Pangasinan is Pangasinan, though Ilocano and Tagalog are also widely used.