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Angeles City is a 1st class and Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) (formerly Clark Air Base ). It also has a significant Red-light District in the Fields Avenue area. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 263,971 people in 55,769 households.

Angeles is the birthplace of Apl.de.ap , member of the Black Eyed Peas .


ECONOMY


The economy of Angeles City has accelerated in the past decade driven by advances in global communication technology and the finishing of a modern highway that tremendously improved trade and transport.

Angeles has a cottage industry that includes Rattan Furniture production. It also includes the production of Coconuts , Charcoal , and Briquette s. It also has a semiconductor industry involved in the manufacturing of electronics and computers.


BARANGAYS


Angeles City is politically subdivided into 33 Barangay s.




TOURISM


Festivals and Local Events:

  • The Hot-Air Balloon Festival - is an annual tournament featuring balloonist from various countries. It is held each year during the month of February inside Clarkfield, Pampanga.


  • La Naval Fiesta - is held in the every second Sunday of October in commemoration of the Virgin of the Holy Rosary whose intercession saw the victory of the Spanish fleet over the Dutch invaders. Celebrated with religious programs and the finest food and drinks from Kapampangan homes {Link without Title} .


  • Fiestang Apu - is held on the last Friday of October. Devotees from all over Pampanga flock to this shrine every Friday to venerate the supposedly miraculous image of Jesus Christ lying in the sepulcher. It is also every Friday when people buy household items, clothing including audio-video equipment in a makeshift market called "tiangge" at bargain prices {Link without Title} .



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