What is "aringay"

Aringay is a second class municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 44,949 people.

Its boundaries are formed by the municipalities of Caba and Burgos to the north, Agoo to the south, the foothills of the Cordillera Central mountain range to the east, and the Lingayen Gulf to the west. Aringay belongs to District 2 in the province.

The town experiences the prevailing monsoon climate of Northern Luzon, characterized by a dry season from November to April and a wet season from May to October. Its economy is based primarily on agriculture, producing rice, tobacco and fruit crops as economic staples. A nascent tourism industry is centered on its beach resorts. Its ethnic population is predominantly Ilocano and Christian ( Roman Catholic).