Metro Clark
Metro Clark, also known as Metro Angeles or Metro Clark Angeles, is an urban area in Pampanga, in Central Luzon, Philippines. It is primarily composed of three cities and further supported by 9 municipalities. Its urban core consists of the cities Angeles, San Fernando and Mabalacat. It is a major urban area of the Philippines and is considered the industrial and residential center of Central Luzon.
Metro Clark
Metro Angeles, Metro Clark Angeles | |
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From left to right: Clark Freeport Zone entrance, Bayanihan Park, New Clark City Sports Hub, San Guillermo Parish Church, Capas National Shrine, AUF Sports and Cultural Center, Giant Lantern Festival | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Provinces | Pampanga Tarlac |
| Cities | Pampanga: Angeles Mabalacat San Fernando |
| Municipalities | Pampanga: Arayat Bacolor Lubao Magalang Mexico Porac Santo Tomas Tarlac: Bamban Capas |
| Largest city | Angeles City |
| Population (2020) | 1.6 Million |
Anchored on the Clark International Airport and the Clark Special Economic Zone, the area’s economy is based on transportation, logistics, education, commerce, banking, manufacturing and healthcare. It is also a major population center, housing 38% of people living in Pampanga, and 8% of all people living in Central Luzon. It is touted to be the second major metropolitan area in Luzon, serving as a "countermagnet" to Metro Manila’s continuous expansion and its built-up area and also as a means to decongest the national capital region.