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Masantol, officially the Municipality of Masantol (; ), is a municipality in the province of , . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,990 people.


Etymology
The municipality is named after the santol trees that used to grow abundantly in the area. Another theory suggests that the town was where santol fruits were heavily bartered (Kapampangans being fond of 'sinigang' dish).

Still another legend of how the town got its name goes like this: 'A Spanish missionary came to the town for the first time. Upon reaching a roadside corner store, he parked his horse-driven vehicle and inquired from the storekeeper the name of the place. A middle-aged woman vendor, believing that the Spanish priest was asking for the name of the fruits she was selling, readily responded in broken Spanish language, Padre, todos dulce Masantol. The priest took from his pocket a pencil and a small diary and wrote down the word mas santol, referring to the name of the place he has visited. At the time, the locality abounded with santol trees, and santol fruits were in season when the priest visited the place.


History

San Miguel de Masantol May 1, 1878
Originally named San Miguel de Masantol and a part of the town of , three of the town's leading patriarchs - Manuel Fajardo, Gregorio Bautista, and Juan Lacap - filed a motion on June 26, 1877, to separate the of Bebe, Bulacus, Caingin and Nigui from Macabebe thereby creating a new Spanish called San Miguel. This new pueblo was approved by Spanish Governor General Domingo Moriones y Murillo and was inaugurated on May 1, 1878. On November 30, 1893, the Catholic Parish of San Miguel was formally acknowledged through a Royal Decree. For a while it came to be known San Miguel Masantol, until popular usage reverted it to the original name.


Balen ning Masantol 1907
On July 26, 1904, Masantol once more became part of Macabebe. However, in 1907, Masantol was again reinstated as a separate independent municipality and this lasted up to the present.


The Battle of Bangkusay Channel The Ruler of Macabebe
Bambalino / Bankau or for some Historians the Unnamed ruler of Macabebe was the indigenous leader of Macabebe from the "Masantol area", who refused to ally with the Spaniards and therefore mounted an attack against the Spanish forces of Miguel López de Legazpi during the Battle of Bangkusay Channel on June 3, 1571. The Joint Force of Macabebe, Calumpit, Hagonoy and Maynila "Old Rajahnate of Maynila under Rajah Sulayman III / Rajah Mura/Muda of Manila" were defeated, by the Joint Force of Spanish Armada and Tagalog mercenaries and Tarik Sulayman himself was killed in the Battle, and Consequently, this victory enabled the Spaniards to establish themselves throughout the city "Territory of Kingdom of Tondo" and its neighboring Kingdoms and towns.


Tragedy
On January 7, 2008, one person drowned, another missing and 40 others were injured due to electric shocks, when a live cable hit the floating boat in the fluvial festival of Virgen La Purisima Concepcion at Barangay Alauli. chinapost.com.tw, One drowns, 40 injured in Philippine boat mishap


Geography
Masantol is almost surrounded by the municipality of (For it was once a former part of the town). It is known to be the southernmost town in the province of Pampanga. It is bounded to the north by the municipality of Macabebe; to the east by the municipalities of and Hagonoy in ; to the west by Macabebe; and to the south by some parts of Macabebe and .

Masantol is from San Fernando and from .


Climate

Barangays
Masantol is politically subdivided into 26 , as shown below. Each barangay consists of and some have .

  • Alauli
  • Bagang
  • Balibago
  • Bebe Anac
  • Bebe Matua
  • Bulacus
  • San Agustin (Caingin)
  • Santa Monica (Caingin)
  • Cambasi
  • Malauli
  • Nigui
  • Palimpe
  • Puti
  • Sagrada (Tibagin)
  • San Isidro Anac
  • San Isidro Matua ()
  • San Nicolas ()
  • San Pedro
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Lucia Matua
  • Santa Lucia Paguiaba
  • Santa Lucia Wakas
  • Santa Lucia Anac ()
  • Sapang Kawayan
  • Sua
  • Santo Niño


Sitios
  • Bebe Arabia
  • Sagrada 2


Demographics
In the 2020 census, the population of Masantol, Pampanga, was 57,990 people, with a density of .


Religion
The majority of the population are members of the Roman Catholic Church where each village or barangay has its own fiesta. The main parish church of the town is the San Miguel Parish Church in Barangay San Nicolas which was established in the late 20th century. 80% of the population identified with the Roman Catholic Church and it is followed by the Iglesia Ni Cristo, Islam, and other beliefs.


Economy

Festivals
  • Batalla San Miguel Arkangel (Apung Igue) - May 8, All Masantolenos
  • Battalla Santo Niño - every last Sunday of January. - Barangay Santo Nino
  • Batalla Santa Monica - May 4. - Barangay Santa Monica Caingin
  • Batalla San Roque de Montpelier (Apung Duque) - August 15,16,17 Sitio Bebe Arabia, Barangay Bebe Anac
  • Batalla San Roque (Apung Duque) - 3rd or 4th Sunday of April - Sitio Bebe Arabia, Barangay Bebe Anac, Barangay Bebe Matua
  • Batalla San Roque de Montpelier (Apung Duque) - August 15,16,17 Barangay Bebe Matua
  • Fiesta de San Nicolas (Apung Culas) - May 12 and September 10 - Barangay San Nicolas
  • Feast of The HOLY ROSARY - every 2nd Saturday of October in BULACUS MASANTOL
  • Batalla de Santa Lucia (Apung Lucia) - December 13 of the year. - Barangay Santa Lucia Wakas, Matua, Anac
  • Batalla de San Agustin (Apung Gustin)- August 28 Barangay San Agustin Caingin
  • Limbun at Libad or Labas Larawan (Celebration of the Saints) in each barrio/barangay celebrating their patron saint for ones a week in January.
  • Nuestra Señora Dela Paz Y Buenviaje Festival- Baranggay Sapang Kawayan


Education
There are two schools district 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. These are the Masantol North Schools District Office, and Masantol South Schools District Office.


Primary and elementary schools
  • Alauli Elementary School
  • Bagang Elementary School
  • Bagang Elementary School
  • Balibago Elementary School
  • Balibago Elementary School
  • Bebe Anac Elementary School
  • Bebe Matua Elementary School
  • Caingin Elementary School
  • Masantol Elementary School
  • Nigui Elementary School
  • Palimpe Elementary School
  • Puti Elementary School
  • Sagrada Elementary School
  • San Isidro (Talba) Elementary School
  • San Nicolas Elementary School
  • San Pedro Elementary School
  • Santa Cruz (Annex) Elementary School
  • Santa Cruz Main Elementary School
  • Santa Lucia Elementary school
  • St. Michael The Archangel Archdiocesan Parochial School Exclusive Catholic School
  • Sua Elementary School


Secondary schools
  • Holy Child of Mary Academy Semi-Catholic School
  • Masantol Central High School
  • Masantol National High School
  • Masantol High School Annex (Tarik)
  • Masantol High School Annex (Malauli)
  • Pampanga Institute
  • San Miguel Academy Semi-Catholic School


Technical school
  • TESDA Vocational Training Center


Higher educational institution
  • Pampanga Institute


Gallery
File:Masantol Municipal Hall, Pampanga, Jun 2025 (1).jpg|Municipal Hall File:Masantol Church, Pampanga, Jun 2025 (2).jpg|Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church File:MasantolPampangajfvvMasantolPampangajf.JPG|Covered court and 1878 Masantol Monument File:Masantoljf7.JPG|Public Market File:MasantolPampangajfgg.JPG|Holy Child of Mary College File:Masantol Transport Terminal, Pampanga, Jun 2025.jpg|Transport Terminal


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