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Macabebe is historically known throughout the archipelago
for its cloth traders and for the bravery of its soldiers under
Rajah Soliman. It has a total land area of 44.05 square
kilometers and is 17.0 kilometers away from the capital City
of San Fernando.
Legend & History
Macabebe is an acient town of the province of Pampanga
that is intrinsically linked to the water. It is a little known fact
that the Macabebes were the first known Kapampangans.
During the beginning of the Spanish period in the
Philippines, Macabebe was already considered as one of the
oldest in the more important communities of Pampanga.
The oldness of the town owes much to its location along the
Rio Grande de la Pampanga. This river's water routes and
northern tributaries gave birth to all the early major
settlements of the province. The English translation of
macabebe ("bordering river banks") reveals the antiquity of
the town once it is realized that the word pampanga means
the same.
The fact that the dialect of the Macabebe is more severe and
louder is attributed to how the ancestors of the town must
have shouted their ideas across the waters. The Pampanga
River is a valuable resource to the Macabebes, just as it has
always been. Fish are still a major source of livelihood for the
people of the town. Several fishponds can be found along
the coast of the river.
Feasts
Both Macabebe's parish and town fiestas are celebrated on
September 10.
Geography
Macabebe is nestled at the southeastern part of Pampanga.
On the north side lies the town of Minalin and on the
northeastern border is the town of Apalit. On its east side are
the towns of Masantol and Calumpit (Bulacan). To its
northwest is the town of Guagua. The town of Samuan is
located on its left side while down south is the famous Manila
Bay.
Political Subdivision
Macabebe is composed of 25 barangays, namely: Batasan,
Caduang Tete, Candelaria , Castuli, Consuelo, Dalayap,
Mataguiti, San Esteban, San Francisco, San Gabriel, San
Isidro, San Jose, San Juan, San Rafael, San Roque, San
Vicente, Santa Cruz, Santa Lutgarda, Santa Maria, Santa
Rita, Santo Niño, Santo Rosario, Saplad David, Tacasan,
and Telacsan.
Political Composition (2007-2010)
Mayor
Leonardo "Bobong" Flores
Vice Mayor
Felicisimo "Jubee" Navarro, Jr
Councilors
1. Germelino Y. Yabut
2. Rolando G. Quiambao
3. Adrian N. Aniciete
4. Carlito I. Tragora
5. Arlon R. Henzon
6. Geminiano Y. Yanga
7. Michael G. Pacia
8. Dennis D. Yumang
Population
The town has a population of 65,548. The literacy rate is
85%.
Major Industries
Agriculture (rice) in Macabebe is thriving, along with various
horticulture, fishpond (tilapia), and cottage and handicraft
enterprises.
Utilities & Amenities
Telephone services are provided by Digitel and Pamtelco,
and cable television by DatelSat Cable TV Network. The
town gets its power from the Pampanga Electric Cooperative
III (PELCO - III), while water is supplied by the Macabebe
Water District.
Banking institutions serving the area (with one branch each)
are Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Unity Savings Bank.
Macabebe has two health centers, in the Poblacion area and
in San Rafael. It has one public hospital, the District Hospital
in Batasan, and one private hospital, Our Lady of Rosary
Hospital in Poblacion.
Investment Opportunities
Opportunities to invest in Macabebe are found in its land use
(10,317 hectares) allocation: agricultural— 3,953 hectares,
residential— 208 hectares, and commercial— 5 hectares.
Zip Code: 2018
Official Website: none
for its cloth traders and for the bravery of its soldiers under
Rajah Soliman. It has a total land area of 44.05 square
kilometers and is 17.0 kilometers away from the capital City
of San Fernando.
Legend & History
Macabebe is an acient town of the province of Pampanga
that is intrinsically linked to the water. It is a little known fact
that the Macabebes were the first known Kapampangans.
During the beginning of the Spanish period in the
Philippines, Macabebe was already considered as one of the
oldest in the more important communities of Pampanga.
The oldness of the town owes much to its location along the
Rio Grande de la Pampanga. This river's water routes and
northern tributaries gave birth to all the early major
settlements of the province. The English translation of
macabebe ("bordering river banks") reveals the antiquity of
the town once it is realized that the word pampanga means
the same.
The fact that the dialect of the Macabebe is more severe and
louder is attributed to how the ancestors of the town must
have shouted their ideas across the waters. The Pampanga
River is a valuable resource to the Macabebes, just as it has
always been. Fish are still a major source of livelihood for the
people of the town. Several fishponds can be found along
the coast of the river.
Feasts
Both Macabebe's parish and town fiestas are celebrated on
September 10.
Geography
Macabebe is nestled at the southeastern part of Pampanga.
On the north side lies the town of Minalin and on the
northeastern border is the town of Apalit. On its east side are
the towns of Masantol and Calumpit (Bulacan). To its
northwest is the town of Guagua. The town of Samuan is
located on its left side while down south is the famous Manila
Bay.
Political Subdivision
Macabebe is composed of 25 barangays, namely: Batasan,
Caduang Tete, Candelaria , Castuli, Consuelo, Dalayap,
Mataguiti, San Esteban, San Francisco, San Gabriel, San
Isidro, San Jose, San Juan, San Rafael, San Roque, San
Vicente, Santa Cruz, Santa Lutgarda, Santa Maria, Santa
Rita, Santo Niño, Santo Rosario, Saplad David, Tacasan,
and Telacsan.
Political Composition (2007-2010)
Mayor
Leonardo "Bobong" Flores
Vice Mayor
Felicisimo "Jubee" Navarro, Jr
Councilors
1. Germelino Y. Yabut
2. Rolando G. Quiambao
3. Adrian N. Aniciete
4. Carlito I. Tragora
5. Arlon R. Henzon
6. Geminiano Y. Yanga
7. Michael G. Pacia
8. Dennis D. Yumang
Population
The town has a population of 65,548. The literacy rate is
85%.
Major Industries
Agriculture (rice) in Macabebe is thriving, along with various
horticulture, fishpond (tilapia), and cottage and handicraft
enterprises.
Utilities & Amenities
Telephone services are provided by Digitel and Pamtelco,
and cable television by DatelSat Cable TV Network. The
town gets its power from the Pampanga Electric Cooperative
III (PELCO - III), while water is supplied by the Macabebe
Water District.
Banking institutions serving the area (with one branch each)
are Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Unity Savings Bank.
Macabebe has two health centers, in the Poblacion area and
in San Rafael. It has one public hospital, the District Hospital
in Batasan, and one private hospital, Our Lady of Rosary
Hospital in Poblacion.
Investment Opportunities
Opportunities to invest in Macabebe are found in its land use
(10,317 hectares) allocation: agricultural— 3,953 hectares,
residential— 208 hectares, and commercial— 5 hectares.
Zip Code: 2018
Official Website: none