Floridablanca

Floridablanca is a municipality in Pampanga stretching along the Zambales mountain ranges with terrain ranging from flat plains to hilly areas in the northwest. The territory is divided into 33 barangays connected by a network of roads covering 261 kilometers and 16 bridges that link different sections.

The settlement originated in 1823 as Hacienda de San Jose de Calampaui and received its current name in 1867 in honor of José María de Castillejo y Moñino. This renaming marked a turning point in how the place was recognized and governed locally.

The San Jose Obrero Parish Church and Bahay na Puti ancestral house display traditional Philippine building styles that reflect local craftsmanship. Walking through these structures, you notice details in construction and design that residents have valued for generations.

The area is best explored by car or on foot following the established road network that connects the different barangays. Keep in mind that mountainous sections in the northwest may be more challenging to reach compared to the flatter central areas.

This region is one of the major rice-growing areas in the province and plays an important role in the local economy. The rice fields shape the landscape and represent an agricultural tradition that has long defined the area.

Location: Pampanga

Inception: April 30, 1867

Elevation above the sea: 28 m

Shares border with: Porac, Hermosa

GPS coordinates: 14.97460,120.52772

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:00