Floridablanca, Pampanga
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| Floridablanca | |
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 Floridablanca
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| Coordinates: 14°56′N 120°30′E / 14.933°N 120.5°ECoordinates: 14°56′N 120°30′E / 14.933°N 120.5°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| District | 2nd District |
| Founded | April 30, 1867 |
| Barangays | 33 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eduardo Guerrero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 175.48 km2 (67.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 103,388 |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 2006 |
| Income class | 1st class |
| Website | efloridablanca.com |
| Population Census of Floridablanca | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 76,683 |
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| 2000 | 85,394 | 2.34% | |
| 2007 | 103,388 | 2.67% | |
Floridablanca is a first class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, Floridablanca has a population of 103,388, with an area of 17,548 hectares or 175.48 square kilometers.[1]
Floridablanca is located on the western part of Pampanga along the Zambales mountain ranges and is bounded by the municipalities of Porac on the north, Lubao on the south, Guagua on the east, and Dinalupihan, Bataan on the west. It is approximately 23 kilometers from the city of San Fernando and 90 kilometres (56 mi) from Manila. The town is at an elevation of 12 feet (4 m) above sea level.
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[edit] Barangays
Floridablanca is politically subdivided into 33 barangays:
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[edit] Economy
Floridablanca is the second largest producer of rice in the province. It produces more than enough rice to meet its needs resulting in a surplus. In 1999, only 37.76% of its produce was used for its own rice requirement resulting in a surplus of 65.24% equivalent to 17,553 metric tons.
[edit] History
In the 1920s, the Pampanga Sugar Mill (PASUMIL) was set up at Del Carmen and became a major sugar manufacturer in the Philippines.
In 1947, the Philippine Air Force established its major fighter base in an American military airfield there. They named it Basa Air Base.
[edit] Hacienda System
In the early 20th century, the Philippines was asked by the United States government to produce more sugar, a quota for sugar production was given. This deal with the United States benefited the landlords which gave them the reason to acquire more land for sugarcane planting.
This was the start of economic boom of Floridablanca; more and more workers were needed, thus migrant workers from different provinces all over the Philippines moved to Floridablanca to work. Population of the town greatly increased and life became much easier for all.
[edit] Notable Resident
- Leandro Coronel, news reporter/columnist and book author;
- Dante Rivero, actor;
[edit] Municipal Leaders (Past & Present)
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[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
- eK! (electronic Kabalen) - New Writing on Kapampangan Life & Letters
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San Marcelino, Zambales | Porac | |
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Guagua Lubao |
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| Dinalupihan, Bataan | Hermosa, Bataan |
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