Arayat, Pampanga

For the mountain of the same name, see Mount Arayat.

Arayat
Municipality
Municipality of Arayat
Gen. Jose M. Alejandrino Monument in front of the Municipal Hall
Flag
Seal
Map of Pampanga with Arayat highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Arayat
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 15°08′57″N 120°46′09″E / 15.149261°N 120.769158°E / 15.149261; 120.769158
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Luzon
ProvincePampanga
District 3rd district
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMaria Lourdes M. Alejandrino
 • Vice MayorMonching Changcoco
 • RepresentativeAurelio D. Gonzales Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Ramon M. Changcoco
  • Ronald S. Venasquez
  • Federico B. Hipolito
  • Cheryl M. Lumbang
  • Genalyn M. Tan
  • Rufina A. Alejandrino
  • Edith V. Kabigting
  • Jovito D. Bulanadi
 • Electorate81,178 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
134.48 km2 (51.92 sq mi)
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Highest elevation
981 m (3,219 ft)
Lowest elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
144,875
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
 • Households
32,005
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
16.19
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 507.3 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 445 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 441.8 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 49.98 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityPampanga Rural Electric Service Cooperative (PRESCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2012
PSGC
0305403000
IDD : area code +63 (0)45
Native languagesKapampangan
Tagalog
Websitewww.arayat.gov.ph

Arayat, officially the Municipality of Arayat (Kapampangan: Balen ning Arayat; Tagalog: Bayan ng Arayat), is a municipality in the province of Pampanga in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 144,875 people.[3]

Geography

Arayat is bordered with Candaba, Mexico, Magalang, Santa Ana, and Cabiao in Nueva Ecija. A large portion of Mount Arayat is located within this municipality.

Arayat is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from San Fernando, 88 kilometres (55 mi) from Manila, and 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Santa Ana.

Barangays

Arayat is politically subdivided into 30 barangays, as shown below. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Arenas
  • Baliti
  • Batasan
  • Buensuceso
  • Candating
  • Gatiawin
  • Guemasan
  • La Paz (Turu)
  • Lacmit
  • Lacquios
  • Mangga-Cacutud
  • Mapalad
  • Palinlang
  • Paralaya
  • Plazang Luma
  • Poblacion
  • San Agustin Norte
  • San Agustin Sur
  • San Antonio
  • San Jose Mesulo
  • San Juan Baño
  • San Mateo
  • San Nicolas
  • San Roque Bitas
  • Cupang (Santa Lucia)
  • Matamo (Santa Lucia)
  • Santo Niño Tabuan
  • Suclayin
  • Telapayong
  • Kaledian (Camba)

Climate

Climate data for Arayat, Pampanga
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		33
(91) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		28
(82) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20
(68) 		20
(68) 		21
(70) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		23
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 6
(0.2) 		4
(0.2) 		6
(0.2) 		17
(0.7) 		82
(3.2) 		122
(4.8) 		151
(5.9) 		123
(4.8) 		124
(4.9) 		99
(3.9) 		37
(1.5) 		21
(0.8) 		792
(31.1)
Average rainy days 3.3 2.5 3.6 6.6 17.7 22.2 25.2 23.7 23.2 17.9 9.2 5.2 160.3
Source: Meteoblue[5] (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)

Demographics

Population census of Arayat
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 12,904—    
1918 12,302−0.32%
1939 22,510+2.92%
1948 22,783+0.13%
1960 32,976+3.13%
1970 45,840+3.34%
1975 52,739+2.85%
1980 56,742+1.47%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 73,189+2.58%
1995 85,940+3.05%
2000 101,792+3.70%
2007 118,312+2.10%
2010 121,348+0.93%
2015 133,492+1.83%
2020 144,875+1.62%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

In the 2020 census, the population of Arayat, Pampanga, was 144,875 people,[3] with a density of 1,100 inhabitants per square kilometre or 2,800 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Arayat

10
20
30
40
2000
30.03
2003
16.23
2006
9.40
2009
8.69
2012
7.28
2015
9.45
2018
6.40
2021
16.19

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Education

Schools

  • Adelle Grace Montessori School, Inc.
  • Anderson Elementary School
  • Arayat Central School
  • Arayat Ecumenical Learning Center, Inc.
  • Arayat Holy Child Educational Foundation, Inc.
  • Arayat Institute
  • Arayat National High School
  • Arenas Elementary School
  • Baliti Elementary School
  • Bitas Elementary School
  • Blooming Fields Academy
  • Buensuceso Elementary School
  • Cacutud Elementary School
  • Camba National High School
  • Candating High School
  • Cupang Elementary School
  • Exact Colleges of Asia
  • Gatiawin Elementary School
  • Gatiawin High School
  • Justino Sevilla High School
  • Lacmit Elementary School
  • Mapalad Elementary School
  • Mesulo Elementary School
  • Palinlang Elementary School
  • Plazang Luma Elementary School
  • San Antonio Elementary School
  • San Juan Baño Elementary School
  • San Juan Baño High School
  • San Nicolas Elementary School
  • Tabuan Elementary School
  • Telapayong Elementary School

Tourism

There are many examples of tourist attractions in Arayat. Some examples include the 100 Steps, Mount Arayat Day hike, and the Palm Cabanas Resort. It receives about 33,000 visitors a year, ranging from relatives that come to visit family, to people that want to explore new cultures. Located in Poblacion, there is also the Santa Catalina de Alejandria church. It has features that have close similarities to the Renaissance.

History

Early days

Arayat Pampanga began as a small village that was formed way before the Spanish Colonial Era. While there have been many theories about who and where the town officially started, most locals believe that the city was founded by prince Balatagas of the Madjaphit empire.

During its start, most citizens were farmers. This is how Arayat got most of its tax dollars. Agriculture also still plays an important role in the GDP of Arayat. In 1579, Arayat was considered to be the best Spanish settlements in Pampanga. During the 1600s, Arayat became a fort for Spanish conquest. The first mission was established in 1590 by Fray Juan de Valderama. By the 1850s, however, New Barangays have formed and added up to a total of 11 barangays.

Industrial revolution

During the 1900s, the amount of Barangays rose from 11 to 23. Jose Alejandrino, Mamerto Natividad helped fend off American colonizers that arrived on December 10, 1942. In the 1930s, however, The former president, Manuel, L. Quezon and Dr Emigido Cruz, decided to make Arayat their second home. They built a farm, chapel, school, hospital, irrigation systems, and homes for the farm helpers. He also brought a group of Japanese experts to teach new farmers.

  • View of Mount Arayat and Pampanga River
  • Heritage Santa Catalina Church (built in honor of St Catherine of Alexandria)
  • View of San Juan Baño plantations
  • Front of Arayat Municipal Hall
  • Arayat Public Market
  • Calo-Medina Ancestral House
Arayat Municipal Hall

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Arayat | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Arayat: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  7. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  9. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
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