Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region, with the City of San Fernando as its capital. It is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast. Angeles City, although within the geography of Pampanga, is classified as a first-class, highly urbanized city and has an independent government. The province is home to two Philippine Air Force air bases, Basa Air Base in Floridabalanca, and the former U.S. Clark Air Base in Angeles City.
The population of Pampanga in the 2020 census was 2,437,709 people, with a density of 1,200 inhabitants per square kilometer. Geographically, the total population including Angeles City is 2,609,744, with a density of 1,265/km2 (3,277/sq mi).
The province is famous for its sophisticated culinary industry. Kapampangans are well known for their culinary creations. Well known food products range from the ordinary to the exotic. Pampanga’s Best and Mekeni Food are among the better known preserved meat brands of the country.