Arayat, officially the Municipality of Arayat (Kapampangan: Balen ning Arayat; Tagalog: Bayan ng Arayat), is a municipality in the province of Pampanga in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 144,875 people.[5]
In the 2020 census, the population of Arayat, Pampanga, was 144,875 people,[12] with a density of 1,100 inhabitants per square kilometre or 2,800 inhabitants per square mile.
There are two schools distric offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[21] These are Arayat East Schools District Office, and Arayat West Schools District Office.
Primary and elementary schools
Anderson Elementary School
Arayat CS
Arenas Elementary School
Baliti Elementary School
Batasan Elementary School
Bitas Elementary School
Buensuceso Elementary School
Cacutud Elementary School
Calumpang Primary School
Camba Elementary School
Candating Elementary School
Cupang Elementary School
Gatiawin Elementary School
Guemasan Elementary School
JC Glorious Kingdom Academy
Lacmit Elementary School
Lacquios Elementary School
Mapalad Elementary School
Matamo Elementary School
Mesulo Elementary School
Panlinlang Elementary School
Paroba Primary School
Plasang Luma Elementary School
San Agustin Elementary School
San Antonio Elementary School
San Juan Bano Elementary School
San Mateo Elementary School
San Nicolas Elementary School
Sta. Cruz Primary School
Suclayin Elementary School
Tabuan Elementary School
Telapayong Elementary School
Yeshua Ecumenical School
Secondary schools
Arayat Institute
Arayat Institute
Arayat National High School
Camba National High School
Candating National High School
Gatiawin High School
Justino Sevilla High School
San Juan Baño High School
Higher educational institution
Exact Colleges of Asia
Tourism
There are many examples of tourist attractions in Arayat. Some examples include the 100 Steps, Mount Arayat Day hike, and the Palm Cabanas Resort. It receives about 33,000 visitors a year, ranging from relatives that come to visit family, to people that want to explore new cultures. Located in Poblacion, there is also the Santa Catalina de Alejandria church. It has features that have close similarities to the Renaissance.
History
Early days
Arayat Pampanga began as a small village that was formed way before the Spanish Colonial Era. While there have been many theories about who and where the town officially started, most locals believe that the city was founded by prince Balatagas of the Madjaphit empire.
During its start, most citizens were farmers. This is how Arayat got most of its tax dollars. Agriculture also still plays an important role in the GDP of Arayat. In 1579, Arayat was considered to be the best Spanish settlements in Pampanga. During the 1600s, Arayat became a fort for Spanish conquest. The first mission was established in 1590 by Fray Juan de Valderama. By the 1850s, however, New Barangays have formed and added up to a total of 11 barangays.
Industrial revolution
During the 1900s, the amount of Barangays rose from 11 to 23. Jose Alejandrino, Mamerto Natividad helped fend off American colonizers that arrived on December 10, 1942. In the 1930s, however, The former president, Manuel, L. Quezon and Dr Emigido Cruz, decided to make Arayat their second home. They built a farm, chapel, school, hospital, irrigation systems, and homes for the farm helpers. He also brought a group of Japanese experts to teach new farmers.
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