Masantol, Pampanga
Masantol, Pampanga
Masantol | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Masantol | |
 Downtown area | |
| Motto(s): Kayabe Kabang Bie | |
 Map of Pampanga with Masantol highlighted | |
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.svg)  Masantol Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates:14°54′N 120°43′E [13] | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon(Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| District | 4th District |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Barangays | ****26 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Danilo S. Guintu |
| • Vice Mayor | Epifanio M. Lacap Jr. |
| • Congressman | Juan Pablo P. Bondoc |
| • Electorate | 39,748 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.25 km2(18.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 57,063 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2(3,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2017 |
| PSGC [14] | 035412000 [15] |
| IDD:area code | +63 (0)45 |
| Climate type | tropical monsoon climate |
| Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | 111.7 million (2016) |
| Native languages | Kapampangan Tagalog |
| Website | www.masantolpampanga.gov.ph [16] |
The town is named after the santol trees that used to grow abundantly in the area.[4]
Masantol | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
| Municipality of Masantol | |
Downtown area | |
| Motto(s): Kayabe Kabang Bie | |
Map of Pampanga with Masantol highlighted | |
| |
Masantol Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates:14°54′N 120°43′E [13] | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon(Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| District | 4th District |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Barangays | ****26 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Danilo S. Guintu |
| • Vice Mayor | Epifanio M. Lacap Jr. |
| • Congressman | Juan Pablo P. Bondoc |
| • Electorate | 39,748 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.25 km2(18.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 57,063 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2(3,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2017 |
| PSGC [14] | 035412000 [15] |
| IDD:area code | +63 (0)45 |
| Climate type | tropical monsoon climate |
| Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | 111.7 million (2016) |
| Native languages | Kapampangan Tagalog |
| Website | www.masantolpampanga.gov.ph [16] |
Geography
Masantol is almost surrounded by the municipality of Macabebe (For it was once a former part of the town). It is known to be the southernmost town in the province of Pampanga. It is bounded to the north by the municipality of Macabebe; to the east by the municipalities of Calumpit and Hagonoy in Bulacan; to the west by Macabebe; and to the south by some parts of Macabebe and Manila Bay.
Etymology
The town got its name from the fruit tree, either because there was a proliferation of santol trees in the area, or because the town was where santol fruits were heavily bartered (Kapampangans being fond of 'sinigang' dish).
A legend of how the town got its name goes like this: 'A Spanish missionary came to the town for the first time. Upon reaching a roadside corner store, he parked his horse-driven vehicle and inquired from the store keeper the name of the place. A middle-aged woman vendor, believing that the Spanish priest was asking for the name of the fruits she was selling, readily responded in broken Spanish language, Padre, todos dulce Masantol. The priest took from his pocket a pencil and a small diary and wrote down the word mas santol, referring to the name of the place he has visited. At the time, the locality abounded with santol trees, and santol fruits were in season when the priest visited the place.'
History
Tarik Sulayman was an indigenous leader from the Masantol area who refused to ally with the Spaniards and therefore mounted an attack against the Spanish forces of Miguel López de Legazpi during the Battle of Bangkusay Channel on June 3, 1571. The Macabebe forces were defeated, and Tarik Sulayman himself was killed. Consequently, this victory enabled the Spaniards to establish themselves throughout the city and its neighboring towns.
Originally named San Miguel de Masantol and a part of the town of Macabebe, three of the town's leading patriarchs - Manuel Fajardo, Gregorio Bautista, and Juan Lacap - filed a motion on June 26, 1877, to separate the barrios of Bebe, Bulacus, Caingin and Nigui from Macabebe thereby creating a new Spanish pueblo called San Miguel. This new pueblo was approved by Spanish Governor General Domingo Moriones y Murillo and was inaugurated on May 1, 1878. On November 30, 1893, the Catholic Parish of San Miguel was formally acknowledged through a Royal Decree.[5] For a while it came to be known San Miguel Masantol, until popular usage reverted it to the original name.
On July 26, 1904, Masantol once more became part of Macabebe. However, in 1907, Masantol was again reinstated as a separate independent municipality and this lasted up to the present.[5]
Tragedy
On January 7, 2008, one person drowned, another missing and 40 others were injured due to electric shocks, when a live cable hit the floating pagoda boat in the fluvial festival of Virgen La Purisima Concepcion at Barangay Alauli.[6]
Barangays
Masantol is politically subdivided into 26 barangays and 2 independent/dependent barrios.
Alauli
Bagang
Balibago
Bebe Anac
Bebe Matua
Bulacus
San Agustin (Caingin)
Santa Monica (Caingin)
Cambasi
Malauli
Nigui
Palimpe
Puti
Sagrada (Tibagin)
San Isidro Anac
San Isidro Matua (Poblacion)
San Nicolas (Poblacion)
San Pedro
Santa Cruz
Santa Lucia Matua
Santa Lucia Paguiaba
Santa Lucia Wakas
Santa Lucia Anac (Poblacion)
Sapang Kawayan
Sua
Santo Niño
Barrios:
Bebe Arabia
Sagrada 2 (sagrada dos)
Demographics
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In the 2015 census, the population of Masantol, Pampanga, was 57,063 people,[3] with a density of 1,200 inhabitants per square kilometre or 3,100 inhabitants per square mile.
Religion
The majority of the population are members of the Catholic church and each village or barangay has its own fiesta. The main Roman Catholic parish church of the town is the San Miguel Parish Church in Barangay San Nicolas, established in the late 20th century.
80% One Holy Apostolic Catholic Church (Christian) (Roman rite)
19% Evangelical, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Jesus Is Lord Church, Protestant etc. (Christian Denomination)
0.07% Iglesia Ni Cristo
0.20% Islam (Sunni, Shia)
0.10% others/non-believers/atheist
Festivals
Batalla San Miguel Arkangel (Apung Igue) - May 8, All Masantolenos
Battalla Sto. Niño - every last Sunday of January. - Brgy. Sto. Nino
Batalla Santa Monica - May 4. - Brgy. Santa Monica Caingin
Batalla San Roque de Montpelier (Apung Duque) - August 15,16,17 Barrio Bebe Arabia Brgy. Bebe Anac
Batalla San Roque (Apung Duque) - 3rd or 4th Sunday of April - Barrio Bebe Arabia, Brgy. Bebe Anac, Brgy. Bebe Matua
Batalla San Roque de Montpelier (Apung Duque) - August 15,16,17 Brgy. Bebe Matua
Fiesta de San Nicolas (Apung Culas) - May 12 and September 10 - Brgy. San Nicolas
Feast of The HOLY ROSARY - every 2nd Saturday of October in BULACUS MASANTOL
Batalla de Santa Lucia (Apung Lucia) - December 13 of the year. - Brgy. Santa Lucia Wakas, Matua, Anac
Batalla de San Agustin (Apung Gustin)- August 28 Brgy. San Agustin Caingin
Limbun at Libad or Labas Larawan (Celebration of the Saints) in each barrio/barangay celebrating their patron saint for ones a week in January.
Education
Masantol is home to several primary, secondary, Vocational and Collage School among them are:
Pampanga institute (Collage)
TESDA Vocational Training Center (Under the Municipality support)
San Miguel Academy Semi-Catholic School (Christian School) (Junior/Siñor High School)
Holy Child of Mary Academy Semi-Catholic School (Christian School) (Junior/Siñor High School)
Pampanga Institute (Junior/Siñor High School) 1st high school institution in town of Masantol
Masantol Central High School (Siñor High)
Masantol National High School (Junior High) (fmr. Santa Lucia High School)
Masantol High School Annex (Junior High) (Tarik Suliman High School)
Masantol High School Annex (Junior High) (Malauli High School)
St. Michael The Archangel Archdiocesan Parochial School Exclusive Catholic School (Masantol Parochial School)
Masantol Elementary School (Masantol Central Elementary School)
Bagang Elem. School
Caingin Elem. School
Palimpe Elem. School
Bebe Anac Elem. School
Bebe Matua Elem School
Puti Elem. School
Sagrada Elem. School
Sua Elem. School
San Isidro Elem. School
Balibago Elem. School
Sta.Lucia elem school
Alauli Elem School
San Pedro Elem School
Sta. Cruz Main Elem School
Sta. Cruz (Annex) Elem School
San Nicolas Elem School
Bagang Elem School
Balibago Elem School
Nigui Elem School
Images
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Town hall
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Covered court and 1878 Masantol Monument
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St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church
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Public Market
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Holy Child of Mary College