SANTA ANA PAMPANGA

O n c e u p o n a t i m e ,
Mexico and San Luis. A settlement was established
by people who came from the neighboring towns.
They cleared the area and as the years passed, more
people came to settle the place. Years later, they
selected a leader among themselves, the bravest,
most diligent and who can defend and provide the
needs of the people. When the Spaniards came, they
subjugated the settlers and named it as Sta. Ana, in
honor of their Patron Saint Anne, to whom they
pray for their material and spiritual needs. Because
of their cruelty and oppressive form of government,
the natives joined the Katipunan, a secret movement
who fought against the Spaniards. Prominent among
them were Pio Lansangan and Marcelino
Canlas.During the American Occupation, Sta. Ana
was a barrio of Arayat. It was created as a
municipality in the year 1910.

Residents of Sta. Ana are known for their spirituality and kindness. They are ready to help anyone
more than they can afford. The town is basically a farming area, with 3,056.20 hectares of its total
land area dedicated to farming.

Sta Ana: Legend & History.

Sta Ana was previously

known as 'Bale Pinpin,'
meaning 'laid aside.' The
name came about when the
town lost several barrios in
1810 to Arayat, Mexico, and
San Luis. It was originally
part of the vast tracts of
forest land, mainly bamboo
groves, ranging from Apalit
and Betis. As years passed more people came to settle permanently in the place and cleared the
area.The Spaniards came in the 1600s and established it as a parish in 1760. The church was built in
1836 to serve the increased number of inhabitants. The Spanish authorities named the town after its
patron saint, Sta Ana.

SENORA SANTA ANNA

Its 14 barrios, whose names were derived from its prominent landmark or its chieftain, were
then renamed after the saints:

 Canukil to San Joaquin,

 Tinajeru to San Juan,
 Catmun to San Jose,
 Calumpang to San Pedro,
 Calinan to Sta. Lucia,
 Balen Bayu to Sta. Maria,
 Sepung Ilug to San Nicolas,
 Libutad to Santiago,
 Quenabuan to San Isidro,
 Pagbatuan to Sto. Rosario,
 Patayum to San Bartolome,
 Sumpung to San Agustin,
 Tuclung to San Roque,
 Darabulbul to San Pablo.

When the Americans came and established a civil government, the town had very few
willing taxpayers so it was made part of Arayat in 1905. Sta. Ana was only recognized officially as
a separate municipality later, on January 1, 1913, through the petition of its representatives. 
 The people of Santa Ana in general are
peace loving and deeply religious and a dream of
every child to pursue higher education in order to
free themselves from the grinding poverty that
look upon the citizens of the town.

Geography

Sta. Ana is bounded on the north by the towns of

Magalang and Arayat, the municipality of
Candaba on the east side, on the south border by
San Luis, and by Mexico on the western portion.
It has a total land area of 45.96 square kilometers.

Geographic Profile

Population

The town has 45,397 residents. It has a total

labor force of 55%. Its population has a
literacy rate of 80%.
 Major Industries

Farming is the primary means of livelihood in

this town. Rice, sugar, and corn are its main
products. Horticulture and fishpond (tilapia,
milkfish, and prawn) enterprises are also
undertaken.

Utilities and amenities

The Pampanga Electric Cooperative I (PELCO I) supplies power to Sta. Ana. While Level 1
artesian wells (individual jetmatic/hand pump) are its main sources of water.

Telecommunication facilities are made available by the local exchange of the PLDT.

Each operating a branch in the town are Bank of Florida and Coop Bank.

Each 14 barangays has its own health center.

Zip Code: 2022

Education

There are 5 prime schools in the town aside from public elementary schools: the Saint Mary's
Angels College, San Isidro High School, Holy Cross College, Sta.Ana National High School and
Telesforo Natividad Alfonso High School.

SAINT MARY’S ANGELS COLLEGE HOLY CROSS COLLEGE

 St. Anne Parish Church

St. Anne parish's present church is made of stone and bricks. The heritage
building was constructed by Fr. Ferrer in 1853 and completed by Fr. Lucas Gonzalez using
adobe stones from Meycauayan City, Bulacan and wood from Betis and Porac, Pampanga.
The church is 58 metres (190 ft) long, 14 metres (46 ft) wide and 13 metres (43 ft) high.
Parish convent was built in 1866 by Fr. Antonio Redondo. The massive 1857 hexagonal four-
storey belltower has blind and open recesses, keeping with the symmetry of the façade. It
ends in a balustrade dome topped by a cross

ANNUAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

January 1

Sta. Ana Founding Anniversary

It is a celebration for the founding Anniversary of Sta. Ana which is founded on the 1st day of
January, 1913 as separated town.

December

Majiganggas Festival

Celebrating the unique tradition of

puppetry in the town of Sta. Ana
1st Week of January

Kuraldal (Some Barangays of Sta.Ana)

A festive street dance of devotees in supplication of Barrio Saints

MAN-MADE ATTRACTION

Churches/Shrines

Sta. Ana Parish Church

St. Anne parish's present church is made of stone and bricks. The heritage building was
constructed by Fr. Ferrer in 1853 and completed by Fr. Lucas Gonzalez. The church is 58
metres (190 ft) long, 14 metres (46 ft) wide and 13 metres (43 ft) high. The massive
hexagonal four-storey belltower has blind and open recesses, keeping with the symmetry of
the façade. It ends in a balustrade dome topped by a cross. Rev. Fr. Noli Fernandez
Parish Priest

Heritage Site:

Aliwalas Family House

Located at San Joaquin, Sta.Ana, Pampanga

Parks/Picnic Areas

Sta. Ana Plaza

Located within the vicinity of Santa Ana Parish Church

Museum

Santa Ana Museum

Located within the vicinity of Santa Ana Parish Church