Geography of Pampanga

Pampanga

• 19 municipalities

• 1 independent city

• 2 component cities

Angeles city

1 independent city

• San Fernando City

• Mabalacat City

2 component cities

City of San Fernando

Capital of Pampanga

“Kapangpangan”

referred to Pre-Hispanic riverbank regions

“La Pampanga”

given by Spaniards who found the early natives living near the river banks

1762-1764

was the capital of the PH for 2 years from __________ during the British invasion of Manila

“Pampang”

means river bank

1571

creation in __________ makes it the first Spanish province in the PH

Porac, Candaba, Lubao

largest municipalities

Mount Arayat

an extinct stratovolcano, symbol of Pampanga

Pampanga River

2nd largest river in Luzon; vital for irrigation & fisheries

Porac-Gumain & Angat Rivers

important tributaries

Zambales Mountain Range

western boundary influence

Tropical monsoon

climate

Nov-April

dry season characterized by minimal rainfall, clear skies, and pleasant conditions

May-Oct

wet season marked by frequent rainfall and occasional typhoons

27°C and 30°C

average temperature typically ranges between __________

Alluvial Soils

found along the Pampanga River and its tributaries; rich in nutrients deposited by floods

excellent for rice paddies, vegetables, and other staple crops

Lahar-Enriched soils

after 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, volcanic ash mixed with local soils, created highly fertile land in western Pampanga

prime agricultural hub

combined soil types make Pampanga a __________, enabling steady supply of fresh produce and raw ingredients that fuel its culinary identity

• rice

• sugarcane

• corn

• tropical fruits

• native herbs

core ingredients of Kapampangan cuisine

Bacolor, Guagua, San Fernando

Kapampangan towns that became renowned for their highly skilled cooks, bakers, and confectioners who catered to Spanish officials and clergy

Manila Bay

proximity to __________ enabled active trade and exchange of goods, particularly seafood, spices, and imported products

• sisig

• bringhe

• tocino

• san nicolas cookies

• buru

• betute tugak

• adobong kamaru

• estofadong barag

• caldaretang asu

iconic Kapampangan dishes

Langguk

kangkong/camote tops

Tagilo

burong hipon (shrimp fermented in rice)

Mischievous

Luse (north)

Honorable

Luse (south)

• delta of Pampanga River

• dry lands

two main geomorphological units

Asphalted

Dalan (north)

River system

Dalan (south)

Amianan

North (north)

Paralaya

East (north)

Agabiatan

South (north)

Palunuran

West (north)

Pangulu

North (south)

Aslagan

East (south)

Mauli

South (south)

Albugan

West (south)