Lubao

Lubao is a first class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 160,838 people. It is bounded by the municipalities of Guagua on the north, Sasmuan on the east, Floridablanca on the west and Orani, Bataan on the south.Located at the south-western part of Pampanga, it is noted for rice, sugar cane, fish, and sampaguita.EtymologyThe name Lubao was derived from the indigenous word “lubo” which means low. “Lubo” is characteristically muddy and flooded; later, the term evolved into “lubao,” which is the town’s present name. The Austronesian word is associated with the low or depressed elevation of the town. Hence, Lubao is synonymous to its ancient name Baba.BarangaysLubao is politically subdivided into 44 barangays.Cluster 1 San Isidro Santiago Santo Niño (Prado Saba) San Roque Arbol Baruya (San Rafael) Lourdes (Lauc Pau) Prado SiongcoCluster 2 San Jose Gumi Balantacan Santa Teresa 2nd Bancal Sinubli Bancal Pugad CalangainCluster 3 San Pedro Palcarangan San Pedro Saug San Pablo 1st San Pablo 2nd De La Paz Santa Cruz