The History of San Fernando City, Pampanga

San Fernando city or Lakanbalen ning Sampenandu in Kapampangan is the capital of Pampanga. It is named after King Ferdinand VI of Spain. It is known for its Giant Lantern Festival every December, popularly known as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines. Kapampangans are so welcoming that you might want to stay a little longer than you should once you visit this city.

Whether you are a young professional looking for a meaningful career, a family person looking for a dynamic place to settle down, or a budding entrepreneur looking for a viable place to grow your business at, you might want to consider moving North of Metro Manila. The City of San Fernando, Pampanga, in particular, is fast becoming a popular real estate destination in Central Luzon, with its booming tourism, fishing and cottage industries, along with its flair for arts, history, food, and its colorful festivals, giving life to the province. Coupled with the government’s massive infrastructure program which links the emerging area closer to more towns and cities via interconnected transportation routes, things are starting to look up for Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga, is one of the historical city in the history. Its historical background rekindles the feeling of nationalism among us Kapampangans. It is known as the Food Capital of the Philippines where you can taste our very own Kapampangan Cuisine. San Fernando features an annual competition called the “GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL,” which has become popular and the city has been nicknamed the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines.”