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Chapter 7
LAND USE AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
7.1. Geographic Location
Angeles City is located in the Province of Pampanga, Central Luzon Region, Philippines. It is bounded
byMabalacat City in the north, Mexico in the east, City of San Fernando in the southeast, and Porac
in the southwest. Figure 7-1 belowshows the immediate environs of Angeles City with respect to
the province of Pampanga, Central Luzon, and the Philippines.
Angeles City is approximately 83 kilometers north of Metro Manila from the Rizal
Angeles City is approximately 83 kilometers north of Manila from the Rizal Monument in Luneta
Park to the old City Hall in the city poblacion. It can be accessed through the MacArthur Highway,
the newly rehabilitated North Luzon Expressway (NLEx), and the newly constructed Subic-Clark-
Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx).
7.2. Natural Features
7.2.1 Topography
Angeles City is predominantly flat with some hilly portions near its boundary with Porac and
Mabalacat in the west side. Shown in Figure 7-2 is a contour map of Angeles City with a generalized
contour 10-meter interval, and a slope section along the east and west alignment. This slope section
Figure 7-1 Vicinity Map of Angeles City
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Figure 7-2Map of Angeles City with contour lines, and a west to east slope section
cuts across the foothill of the mountains of Porac and Mabalacat inSapangbato, passes through
Friendship and Abacan Bridges all the way to Pandan Bridge, and finally terminates in the eastern
border of Angeles City with Mexico. This section has an estimated total length of about 17.5
kilometers from the west to the east boundary.
The highest elevation of Angeles City is about 440 meters above sea level located at Sapangbato.
However, the slope section shown above did not hit this contour. It started at 340 meters above sea
level, peaked at 380 meters, and slowly descended as it moved going to the eastern border. As it
moved towards the east, the elevation descended to 120 meters along Friendship Bridge, went
down farther to 90 meters in the Abacan Bridge area, fell to about 70 meters near the approach of
Pandan Bridge, before it finally leveled at 60 meters below sea level along its boundary with Mexico.
This shows a very defined west to east slope or elevation gradient that generally followsthe
drainageflow ofAbacan River.
7.2.2. Climate
Angeles City has a Type I climate based on the Modified Corona System of Climate Classification
(Figure 7-3). This type has two (2) pronounced seasons, dry season from May to November. In 2015,
the maximum rain period is from April to December with the heaviest rainfallregistering in the
month of July at 557.10 mm. The dry season starts onJanuary to March with March registering at
0.80 mmrainfall. The average hottest temperature was 28.60C registered in the month of May and
June.
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The principal wind regimes affecting the area are the northeast wind flow from January and
February, and the southwest wind flow from June to September. The annual prevailing wind in the
area is southwesterly. In 2014, there is no direct hit of typhoon for Angeles City. But the city was
affected by four (4) tropical cyclones whichwere Typhoon Cheding in April, Tropical Storm Kabayan
and Typhoon Lando in October and Typhoon Nonain December.
Source: PAGASA, Pinatubo Hazard Urgent
Mitigation Project (Phase III) EIA Report
Figure 7-3Modified Corona System of
Climate Classification
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7.2.3. Soil Type
Angeles City has two distinct soil types: Angeles Coarse Sand and Angeles Fine Sand. These soils are
well drained and friable which make them suitable both for settlements development and
agriculture. Sandy soils being porous have high water absorption capacity and easily drains after a
heavy downpour. The estimated compositionof fine sand, silt and clay for the different soil types of
Angeles City is found in Table 7-1.
Table 7-1 The Predominant Soil Types in Angeles City, and theirPercentage (%) composition of Sand, Silt and Clay
No. Soil Type Percentage (%) Composition
Sand Slit Clay
71 Angeles Coarse Sand 94.5 2 3.5
73 Angeles Fine Sand 79.5 14 5.5
In addition to organic matter or humus, a soil consists of three particles: clay, silt, and sand. Clay
particles have an estimated size at the maximum of 0.002 millimeters across. The size of silt ranged
from 0.002 – 0.05 millimeters. Sand, on the other hand, has a width ranging from 0.05 - 2.00
millimeter. Angeles Coarse Sand is made up of 94.5% sand, 2% silt, and 3.5% clay. On the other
hand, Angeles Fine Sand is composed of 79.5% sand, 14% silt, and 5.5% clay.
These textural descriptions of the top soils found in Angeles City indicate that the area drains well
internally. Yet the city experiences localized flooding during rainy season and this is caused by the
new land cover –concrete pavement. As lands are being covered by concrete, rainwater can no
longer percolate into the sandy soil but goes to the storm drainage canals, which unfortunately have
limited capacities. Some recommendations and doable solutions to this concern are found in the
environmental management chapter of this document. In brief though, the city must implement
water-sensitive urban development designs that will not hamper the penetration of rainwater into
the soil, such as the use of permeable paving blocks, construction of infiltration ponds and canals,
among others.
7.2.4. Local Drainage and Water Bodies
As previously discussed, the general slope direction of Angeles City follows the west to east
orientation. The city’s main drainage outlet is the Abacan River (the other rivers and water channels
found in Angeles City are shown in Figure 7-6). The interaction of slope, sandy soil, and presence of
numerous creeks and a relatively large river, make Angeles City well drained and flood-free.
However, due to existing land uses and human activities, localized flooding is being experienced in
some parts of the city during the rainy season.
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Figure 7-4 Rivers and Creeks in Angeles City
Being highly urbanized, most of its lands in the built-up areas are already paved. Paved surfaces
cannot absorb rain water and therefore deter infiltration into the soil no matter how sandy it is.
Storm drainage canals constructed several years back now easily overflow because they have
already reached their peak flood capacity. These inherent weaknesses are amplified by other factors
which include but not limited to: i) encroachment of road right-of-way (illegal and formal settlers), ii)
siltation of water channels, iii) indiscriminate disposal of garbage, and to certain extent,iv)
unplannedand unregulated property development.
7.3. Land Use
In 1977, the estimated built-up area of Angeles City was 1,390.12 hectares representing 22.36
percent of its total land area. In mid-2009 or 32 years after, this has doubled reaching about
2,986.47 hectares which is equivalent to 48.03 percent of thecity’s total land area (Figure 7-6). This
left the city with approximately 2,388 hectares of patches of agricultural lands distributed across its
territory. Note that Angeles City has an estimated population of 170,575 and 330,059 in 1977 and
2009, respectively. If the present population growth rate of 2.14% based on the 2000 and 2010
censuses on population will not change, Angeles City’s population will double in 32 years or come
2042. As such, its remaining agricultural lands may fully give way for urban expansion. However,the
city is determined to resist settlement pressures on forest reserves and environmentally constrained
areas.
Historically, Angeles City is the most important urban center in Central Luzon complemented by the
neighboring City of San Fernando and the Mabalacat City. This function is expected to be further
enhanced due to the interplay of improving infrastructure stock, growing economic base, expanding
population, and rising income. Said urbanization and development trends will pull Angeles City from
all directions. These require better planning and land use management to effectively direct and
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Existing general land use map of Angeles City, 2009
Figure 7-5 Land Use Trend in Angeles City, 1977 – 2009
Existing general land use map of AngelesCity, 1977
control development. It is for this purpose that the city formulated its comprehensive land use plan
for 2010-2020.
Urban Development Trends
Shown in Figure 7-7 is the inferred hierarchy of urban centers in Central Luzon illustrating the spatial
relationship of the different central places. Most major urban centers are the provincial capital
towns and cities which through the years have maintained certain degree of primacy because they
acted as the seat of political power. Others became providers of higher level services because they
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San Jose City Baler
Palayan City
Cabanatuan City
Gapan City
Baliuag
Meycauayan
Malolos City
San Fernando City
Angeles City
Dinalupihan
Olongapo City
Mariveles
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Tarlac City
Iba
Figure 1-2. Inferred Hierarchy of Urban Centers in Central Luzon
LEGEND:
REGIONAL CENTER
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SERVICE URBAN CENTER
Mabalacat
San Jose Del Monte City
Muñoz City
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Source: NEDA III RPFP (2006)
DTI III - CLDP (1995)
Mendoza (2007)
have a location advantage, advanced infrastructure facilities (road or railroad), or endowed with
exploitable natural resources.
If population is linked and paired with these urban centers, it can be observed from the inferred
hierarchy that the biggest agglomeration of population in Central Luzon is in the province of
Pampanga. This is exactly in the crossroads of MacArthur Highway, theGapan-San Fernando-
Olongapo Road, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) and North Luzon Expressway (NLEx). Angeles
City is strategically located in this regional urban development corridor.
These and the complementing effects of the different economic zones and transportation
infrastructure facilities in Central Luzon (Figure 7-8) put Angeles City on top of the list of major
urban development centers in the country.
Figure 7-6 Inferred Hierarchy of Urban Centers in Central Luzon
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The Metropolitan Clark Area
Pampanga is said to be at the crossroads of regional development by virtue of its location
advantage. Its major urban areas have rapidly grown into a metropolitan area or central place
serving not only the requirements of Pampanga but of the region as well. The proper mix of
resource endowment, human capital stock, and proper infrastructure support made this happen.
Shown in Figure 7-9 is the schematic diagram of the Metropolitan Clark Area. The urban core starts
from Sto. Tomas all the way to Mabalacat and to include the adjoining municipalities of Mexico,
Bacolor, and Porac. The urban fringe would be the rest of Pampanga and to include Bamban and
Concepcion, Tarlac. Due to access provided by the established road systems, the Metro Clark Area
could be easily accessed by the neighboring cities of Gapan, Olongapo, Meycauayan, and Tarlac.
Tarlac
Nueva Ecija
Bulacan
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National
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Figure 1-3. Urban Centers, Key Transportation Infrastructure
Facilities, & Major Economic Zones in Central Luzon
Legend:
MacArthur Highway
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Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)
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Ports of Manila
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Luisita Industrial Park (LIP)
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Angeles City
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Source: NEDA III RPFP (2006), DTI III
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Figure 7-7Urban Centers, Transport Infrastructures, and Major
Economic Zones in Central Luzon
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Figure 7-9 The Preferred Spatial Development Strategy
It goes without saying that by virtue of CFZ, CIA,SCTEx, NLEx, McArthur Highway, GSO Road, the
proposed North Rail and the economic strengths of the urban core (Mabalacat City, Angeles City,
and City of San Fernando) and the urban fringes (Magalang, Arayat, Bacolor, Guagua, etc.), the
Metropolitan Clark Area in Pampanga will becomethe most bullish growth center in Central Luzon
and the strongest urban development magnet in the country.Angeles City is located at the heart of
Metropolitan Clark area.
Preferred Spatial Development Strategy
The preferred spatial development strategy shall provide the framework for the physical and socio-
economic development of Angeles City. Among the other alternative urban forms that were
considered and studied, the radial and circumferential urban form was unanimously chosen by its
stakeholders as the guiding physical framework for Angeles City, as schematically shown in Figure
7-9.
Figure 7-8The Metropolitan Clark Area, its Urban Core, Urban Fringe, and Sphere of Influence
Source: NEDA III, BCDA, CSFP-SEP
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Growth Corridors and Development Nodes
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Figure 7-10Schematic Diagram detailing the Growth Nodes and Development Corridors of the chosen Spatial Strategy
At full implementation, the radial and circumferential urban from is expected to decongest the
urban core by dispersing urban development and activities in the peripheries or growth nodes. With
the construction of new and rehabilitation of existing radial and circumferential road networks in
the city, circulation and access is anticipated to improve.
Shown in Figure 7-10 is the schematic diagram detailing the growth nodes and development
corridors consistent with the chosen spatial strategy.
The road network development plan of Angeles City will play a crucial role in achieving this spatial
strategy.The following development nodes, growth centers, and corridors must be developed, towit:
Urban Core or Hub
Central Business District (CBD) Growth Center
Growth Node/Spoke
a. Balibago Growth Center
b. Pampang Growth Center
c. Anunas Growth Center
d. Sto. Domingo Growth Center
e. Sapangbato Watershed Reserve
f. Pandan Growth Center
g. PulungMaragul Growth Center
Special Growth Center
Abacan River Special Development Corridor
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The Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Presented herein is the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of Angeles City that is consistent with
the spatial strategy and long term development vision of the city.
Following the land use planning guidelines of the HLURB, the general land use map of Angeles City
was prepared showing the different land use categories such as the built-up, agricultural, forest, and
special uses (Figure 7-12). These macro land use categories were further broken down into more
specific uses and were presented in Figure 7-13 as the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of
Angeles City. The CLUP contains the more detailed urban uses or urban land use categories such as
residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure facilities, among others.
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Protected Areas
The objectives of protection land use are to protect important physical resource (manmade or
natural), sensitive and critical ecosystem from human intrusion in order to preserve their integrity,
as well as allow degraded resources to regenerate themselves to protect the human populace from
environmental hazards, among other things. The National Integrated Protected Areas System
(NIPAS) Law or R.A. 7586 sets the general framework for the protected areas. Other protection
areas are provided by other laws such as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law or RA 6657 as
amended by RA 9700, the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) and other rules and
regulations on land use which stipulate the areas to be protected from changing the current use of
agricultural lands into some other uses.
For Angeles City, the protected areas include the following: parks, open spaces, buffer zones, rivers
and creeks, environmentally-constrained areas (Abacan River), protected agricultural lands, and the
Sapangbato watershed reserve, among others. The city’s protected lands have an aggregated area
of about 1,305.82 hectares representing about 21.01 percent of the city’s total land area.
Settlement Areas
Angeles City’s settlement areas comprise the residential portion of the built-up. These are the built
houses, private subdivisions, resettlement sites, socialized housing, and public housing areas, among
others. This land use category has an aggregate area of about 2,941.90 hectares representing 47.32
percent of the city’s total land area.
Production Areas
Production areas include commercial/mix use, industrial zones, agricultural lands, protected
agricultural lands, tourism and eco-tourism areas, and manufacturing areas. This land use category
has an aggregate area of about 1,257.64 hectares representing about 20.23 percent of the city’s
total land area.
Infrastructure Areas
Economic, social, and administrative infrastructure of utilities and the amount of land they occupy
form the infrastructure areas. Infrastructure facilities have an aggregatearea of about 712.01
hectares representing 11.45 percent of the city’s total land area.
