City
Mabalacat
City in northern Pampanga where most of the Clark Freeport Zone lies, with the busy Dau bus terminal.
Mabalacat became a city in 2012 and is Pampanga's third component city. It has 27 barangays and about 293,000 residents at the 2020 census. Dau, its largest barangay, is a business center and home to the Dau Bus Terminal, which serves routes to Metro Manila and northern provinces.
Most of the Clark Freeport Zone, including Clark International Airport and many of its hotels, casinos and resorts, lies within Mabalacat. The area was originally an Aeta settlement.
The former town hall reopened in February 2024 as Tabnuan: Mabalacat Cultural Center, a museum of arts and exhibits. The city fiesta is on February 2.
Good to know about Mabalacat
Is Clark Airport in Mabalacat?
Yes. Most of the Clark Freeport Zone, including Clark International Airport, lies within Mabalacat. The zone's main gate is in neighbouring Angeles.
Where is the Dau bus terminal?
The Dau Bus Terminal is in the southern part of Mabalacat, in Barangay Dau. It serves routes to Metro Manila and northern provinces.
When is the Mabalacat fiesta?
The city fiesta is observed on February 2.