San Simon, Municipality in Pampanga, Philippines
Description
San Simon is a municipality in Pampanga, located along the North Luzon Expressway. The town spreads across 14 barangays with a mix of farmland, residential neighborhoods, and industrial zones.
History
The town began as an agricultural settlement in 1770 established by Don Mariano del Pilar de los Reyes. It developed from this farming community into the modern municipal territory we see today.
Culture
Each of the fourteen barangays within San Simon maintains traditional Filipino celebrations, with regular gatherings at the municipal markets and community spaces.
Practical
The town center is accessible via the North Luzon Expressway and has public markets and several schools. Basic services and telecommunications are available throughout the main barangays.
Did you know?
The municipality combines industrial development with agricultural production, maintaining numerous rice fields alongside modern manufacturing facilities in designated zones.
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