Arayat is nestled at the foothill of Mount Arayat, home of the beautiful fairy, “Maria Sinukuan,” who, according to the legend protects the mountain’s flora and fauna. At the foot of the mountain is the Mt. Arayat National Park, whose recreational halls, picnic sheds, swimming facilities are frequented by the tourists all year round.
Before the Spaniards came, the town of Arayat was known as “Balayan ning Pambuit,” an ancient settlement was originally located at Barrio Panlinglang (the present poblacion that used to be jungle inhabited by the Aetas). The town was renamed “Dayat” (which means irrigated farmlands), while the mountain was originally known as Bundok ning Alaya (which means eastern mountain).
Arayat, it lies in Pampanga, Region 3, Philippines and its geographical coordinates are 15° 9' 3" North, 120° 46' 23" East.
Arayat is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.
Arenas, Baliti, Batasan, Buensuceso, Candating, Gatiawin, Guemasan, La Paz (Turu), Lacmit, Lacquios, Mangga-Cacutud, Mapalad, Palinlang, Paralaya, Plazang Luma, Poblacion, San Agustin Norte, San Agustin Sur
San Antonio, San Jose Mesulo, San Juan Bano, San Mateo, San Nicolas, San Roque Bitas, Cupang (Santa Lucia), Matamo (Santa Lucia), Santo Niño Tabuan, Suclayin, Telapayong, Kaledian (Camba)
Located at Poblacion, Arayat, Pampanga
Located at Poblacion, Arayat, Pampanga
Located at Poblacion, Arayat, Pampanga
Located at San Agustin Norte, Arayat, Pampanga
Dr. Monica V. Vicencio
Located at Poblacion, Arayat, Pampanga (045) 885-0020
Located at Poblacion, Arayat, Pampanga
EncarnacionP. Vizcayno - Principal
Located at Poblacion, Arayat, Pampanga
Located at Buensuceso, Arayat, Pampanga
Located at Poblacion, Arayat, Pampanga (045) 885 0368
Land:
Provincial Buses:
Genesis – Manila via Cabanatuan
Arayat Express
Jeep: Arayat via San Fernando
Arayat via Angeles
Mais (Corn)
Tilapia
Palay
Mango
Summer and Rainy Days
Trekking at Arayat National Park
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