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In 1796, the gobernadorcillo or town head of San Fernando, Don Ángel Pantaleón de Miranda, and his wife, Doña Rosalia de Jesus, along with some followers, staked out a new settlement, which they named Culiat because of the abundance of vines of that name in the area. The new settlers cleared the woodland and cultivated the area for rice and sugar farming. Don Ángel built his first house with light materials at the northwest corner of the intersection of Sapang Balen and the road going towards the town of Porac. It was later donated to the Roman Catholic Church and became a cemetery known as the "Campo Santong Matua," the site where the Nepomuceno Coliseum is situated.
On May 12, 1812, the new settlers tried to make Culiat a self-governing town but the friars resisted the move, led by Fray Jose Pometa. Ten years later, on February 11, 1822, Don Ángel filed a petition for the independent township of Culiat from San Fernando though it was denied. This was followed by another petition within the same year, jointly signed by Don Ángel, his son-in-law, Dr. Mariano Henson, and the latter's father, Severino Henson. He donated 35 hectares for the construction of the first Catholic Church, a convent and a primary school while Doña Agustina Henson de Nepomuceno, the niece of who would become the first gobernadorcillo of Angeles in 1830, Don Ciriaco de Miranda, gave land for the new public market. Don Ángel paid the complete amount required by law just for the political separation of Culiat from San Fernando. There were only 160 taxpayers then but the law required that it should have at least 500 taxpayers.
Located some 10 miles (16 km) north of the capital town of Pampanga, Culiat became a barrio of San Fernando for 33 years and on December 8, 1829, it finally became a separate municipality, at which time it was renamed "El Pueblo de los Angeles" (The Town of the Angels, in English) in honor of its patron saints, "Los Santos Angeles de los Custodios" (Holy Guardian Angels), and the name of its founder, Don Ángel, coinciding with the rise of new barrios such as Santo Cristo (as the poblacion or town proper), Cutcut, Pampang and Pulong Anunas. The progressive barrios developed some new industries like a sugar mill and a wine distillery. The transition of Angeles from a jungle clearing to a barrio, to a town and finally to a city took 168 years and in all that time, it survived locusts' infestations, wars, epidemics, volcanic eruptions and typhoons to become one of the fast rising towns in the country. When it received its first official municipal charter, the town contained some 661 people, 151 houses and an area of 38.65 km².
On March 17, 1899, General Emilio Aguinaldo transferred the seat of The insurgent Philippine Republic to Angeles. It then became the site of the first anniversary celebration of the Philippine Independence, which was proclaimed a year earlier in Kawit, Cavite. It was highlighted with a parade, led by the youngest ever Filipino generals, Gregorio del Pilar and Manuel Tinio. It was viewed by General Aguinaldo from the Pamintuan's residence, which became the Presidential Palace from May to July 1899 (formerly houses the Central Bank of the Philippines in Central Luzon, now transferred ownership to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines). Aguinaldo's sojourn was short however, for in July of this same year he transferred his government to the province of Tarlac following Angeles' occupation by the American forces.

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Angeles City, before it was known as such was but a small settlement led by Captain Mayor of San Fernando, Don Angel Pantalion de Miranda. It was named as “Culiat”, which name derived from a woody vine that was abundant in the area at that time. People who inhabit the place were the Negrito Tribesman.

Barrio Culiat continued to be part of San Fernando for 33 years wherein a chapel, primary school and some industries were established, like sugar mill and wine distillery, which helped the economy of the barrio to flourish at that early time. On December 8, 1829, the barrio became a separate town from San Fernando after Don Angel paid the necessary amount required by the law at that time for the separation of Culiat. After that, the name of the town was changed to “El Pueblos de los Angeles” in honor of its patron saint Holy Guardian Angels and to the name of its founder, Don Angel.

As of 2010, Angeles City has a total population of 326,336.

A growth rate of 2.32% is predicted.

Although Kapampangan is the primary language, English and Tagalog are also widely spoken and understood across the province.

A total of 60.27 km2 (23.27 sq mi) of land in the City of Angeles is used for a variety of purposes, including residential (34.25%), agricultural (39.43%), commercial, industrial, institutional, and parkland.

The city is situated in the Philippine province of Pampanga.

Its neighbors are Porac to the southwest and west, Mexico to the east, San Fernando to the southeast, Bacolor to the north, and Mabalacat City to the north.

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The American War, also known as the Philippine-American War or the Philippine War, was a conflict that took place from 1899 to 1902 between the United States and the First Philippine Republic. The conflict arose after the U.S. had acquired the Philippines from Spain as part of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War in 1898.

During the war, Angeles City, located in the province of Pampanga, played a significant role as a strategic location for the American forces. The city served as the headquarters of the U.S. 8th Army Corps, which was responsible for the campaign against the Philippine revolutionary forces in the Central Luzon region.

One of the notable events that occurred in Angeles City during the war was the Battle of Angeles. The battle took place on August 10, 1899, and was fought between the American forces and the Philippine revolutionary army led by General Servillano Aquino. The battle resulted in an American victory, with the revolutionary forces retreating to nearby towns.

Barrio Sapang Bato, which is located in Angeles City, was also a site of several skirmishes between the American forces and the Philippine revolutionaries. The barrio was strategically located near the railway station, which was vital for the transportation of troops and supplies. As a result, it became a target for both sides, with the American forces establishing a garrison in the area to protect the railway and prevent attacks by the revolutionaries.

Overall, the American war had a significant impact on the Philippines, with the conflict resulting in the deaths of thousands of Filipinos and Americans. The war also led to the establishment of American colonial rule in the Philippines, which lasted until 1946.

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America in general. U.S. forces launched their assault on Angeles on August 10, 1899, sure that they would take it within a few days. The Filipino Army, which was defending the town, did not, however, submit so easily. They retaliated fiercely and fought the Americans for three months in and around the town.

Angeles City served as one of the main hubs of the Philippine-American War (1899–1902) insurgency against the US. The city was well-known for its advantageous position and served as a transportation and commercial hub in Central Luzon. As a result, it was targeted by American forces and extensively damaged.

General Douglas MacArthur's father, General Arthur MacArthur Jr., led American soldiers that invaded and burnt the city in 1900, killing many Filipinos and destroying much of its infrastructure. The city was later restored, although it took some time for the damage brought on by the conflict to heal.

Despite the damage, Angeles City kept on contributing significantly to the history of the nation. It served as a crucial military outpost for the Japanese occupying forces during World War Two. Moreover, it was the location of the horrific "Death March" in 1942, during which tens of thousands of American and Filipino soldiers were made to march through Angeles City on their way from Bataan to Tarlac.

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In January 1900, General Frederick Grant organized the first US civil government in Angeles. This started the American presence in Angeles, highlighted by the US military forces from 1902 until 1991.

Angeles grew new heights as a town after the war, barrio talimundoc became the site of the first US army camp.  US military transport planes serving the entire western pacific.

On January 1964, it was inaugurated as a chartered city under republic act 3700. Clark's renaissance had angeles serving as home to now bigger colony of expatriates.

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Fort Stotsenburg is situated in Sapang Bato, Angeles City and is approximately 80 km north of Manila. This was one of the locations where, under the National Defense Act of 1935, field artillery training was conducted. It was named after Colonel John M. Stotsenburg, a Captain of the Sixth U.S. Cavalry, and a Colonel of the First Nebraska Volunteers who was killed while leading his regiment in action near Quingua, Bulacan, the Philippines on April 23, 1899.

c.1917, Fort Stotsenburg was home to the 1st Philippine Artillery Regiment.

Fort Stotsenburg, during the World War II era, was the location of the Philippine Department's 26th Cavalry Regiment, 86th Field Artillery Battalion, and 88th Field Artillery Regiment; along with the Philippine Division's 23rd and 24th Field Artillery Regiments. Also based here were the 12th Ordnance Company and a platoon of the 12th Quartermaster Regiment. By October 1902, American forces had established more or less permanent quarters near the Angeles railroad station in an area of the town known as Talimundoc (now the barangay of Lourdes Sur). The rumor is that cavalry foragers had come across a fertile plain further to the north and that sweet grass was abundant in this area. The U.S. cavalry forces had encountered problems caused by the fact that their horses became sick and often died after eating Philippine "sawgrass."

By the latter part of 1902, plans were under consideration to relocate the American military reservation to this area near the barrio of Sapang Bato. The preliminary survey dates from 1902. In the following year, President Theodore Roosevelt signed an executive order, establishing Fort Stotsenburg in the location later occupied by Clark Air Base.

The entrance pillars to Fort Stotsenburg were originally located on what is now known as Dau Highway. During the Japanese occupation of Clark Air Base from 1942 to 1945, Imperial forces used these pillars for fill material during their repairs to the base runway. They were unearthed intact in the vicinity of the old Base Operations Building in 1965. Following their discovery, the original pillars were relocated near the Consolidated Base Personnel Office, which at that time served as the on-base American Legion Post.

In 1984, as part of an overall plan to highlight the base's long history, the 13th Air Force History Office received permission to move the gateposts once again. Because putting them at their original site would have placed them in an area which possessed low visibility, it was decided to install them on the southern boundary of the parade ground instead. Special crews and a giant crane rented from a company in Manila moved the posts in what turned out to be an all-day affair. Quite a number of onlookers viewed the move and cheered as the last post was dropped into its new position.

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Aguinaldo's role in the Philippines-American War was a significant one, as he was a key figure in the fight for Philippine independence.

In 1896, Aguinaldo became the leader of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He proclaimed Philippine independence in 1898, and the First Philippine Republic was established with him as its president. However, the Philippines was ceded to the United States under the Treaty of Paris later that year.

When the United States declared war against Spain in April 1898, Aguinaldo initially welcomed the Americans as allies in the fight against colonialism. However, he soon realized that the Americans had no intention of granting Philippine independence, and he declared war against them in February 1899.

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Clark Air Base is a Philippine Air Force base on Luzon Island in the Philippines, located 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Angeles City, about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Metro Manila. Clark Air Base was previously a United States military facility, operated by the U.S. Air Force under the aegis of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and their predecessor organizations from 1903 to 1991. The base covered 14.3 square miles (37 km2) with a military reservation extending north that covered another 230 square miles (600 km2). The base was a stronghold of the combined Philippine and American forces during the final months of World War II and a backbone of logistical support during the Vietnam War until 1975. Following the departure of American forces in 1991 due to the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, the base became the site of Clark International Airport, as well as the Clark Freeport Zone and the Air Force City of the Philippine Air Force.

In April 2016, an Air Contingent of USAF A-10s and HH-60s was deployed from U.S. air bases in Pyeongtaek and Okinawa to Clark. The Air Contingent was composed of five A-10C Thunderbolt IIs from the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan AB, South Korea; three HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan; and approximately 200 personnel deployed from multiple Pacific Air Force units.The primary mission of the contingent appears to be to patrol disputed South China Sea islands, "to provide greater and more transparent air and maritime domain awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace."The air contingent builds upon previous deployments by U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon aircraft to Clark.

Clark Air Base was originally established as Fort Stotsenburg in Sapang Bato, Angeles, Pampanga in 1903 under control of the U.S. Army. A portion of Fort Stotsenburg was officially set aside for the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps and named Clark Field in September 1919 after Harold M. Clark. Clark later served as a landing field for U.S. Army Air Corps medium bombers and accommodated half of the heavy bombers stationed in the Philippines during the 1930s. It was very large for an air field of its day, and in the late summer and fall of 1941, many aircraft were sent to Clark in anticipation of a war with Imperial Japan. However, most of them were destroyed on the ground during an air raid nine hours after the Pearl Harbor attack.

The base was overrun by Japanese forces in early January 1942 and became a major center for Japanese air operations. Japanese aircraft flying out of Clark participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle of the Second World War.

During the war, the Allied prisoners on the Bataan Death March passed by the main gate of Clark Air Base as they followed the railway tracks north towards Camp O'Donnell. Clark Air Base was recaptured by Americans in January 1945, after three months of fierce fighting to liberate the Philippines. It was immediately returned to U.S. Army Air Forces control.

Clark grew into a major American air base during the Cold War, it being launching pad for Korean War and serving as an important logistics hub during the Vietnam War. Before extensive damage from the Mount Pinatubo volcanic eruption of 1991, the Philippine government offered to renew the leases on Clark, Subic and a handful of smaller bases for $825 million annually. After the volcanic eruption, the U.S. offered about $200 million annually and only for Subic; the lease for Clark was not renewed.

In November 1991, the United States Air Force lowered the U.S. flag and transferred Clark Air Base to the Philippine government. With the United States military's withdrawal from Clark, the base was systematically looted by the local population and was left abandoned for several years. It finally became the Clark Freeport Zone, the site of Clark International Airport (CIA) and parts of it are still owned and operated by the Philippine Air Force, retaining the same name, Clark Air Base.In June 2012, the Philippine government, under pressure from Chinese claims to their seas, agreed to the return of American military forces to Clark.

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The Holy Parish Church, formerly known as the “Santo Rosario Church,” is situated at the heart of Angeles City in Pampanga. The 141-year-old parish church is also known among locals as “Pisambang Maragul” or big city. It has been declared by the National Museum as one of the most important cultural properties in the country and has been recognized as a National Historic Site by the National Commission for Cultural and the Arts.

The church was built during the Spanish colonial era from 1877 to 1896 and its foundation was first established on October 18, 1877 by the founding families of Angeles City led by Don Mariano Henson.Filipinos manually built the church via the "polo y servicio” labor system of the Spanish colonial government. The first half of the church was finished by April 14, 1896 while  the second half of the Catholic    siteincluding its distinctive dome  wascompleted on September 17, 1891.

The first mass was held in the half of the church that was finished by April 14, 1886. The second half of the church which includes the building's distinctive dome, was finished on September 17, 1891. The twin bells were rung for the first time on February 12, 1896. The church was finally finished as it still stands today on October 1909.

The church's bellfry was destroyed in the 1940s as a result of the World War II. It was immediately restored by the government with the help of American troops and was finished by early 1944. Today, the Holy Rosary Parish Church serves as the city's main religious center, being located at the front of the former city hall, now known as the Museo ning Angeles. Local devotees flock the church and faithfully attend activities especially during the Holy Week. Two of the awaited activities are the Good Friday Procession, where bare-footed followers of the Apung Mamacalulu, or the Holy Sepulchre join the procession in the city, the Salubong, held at the Nepo Parking Lot, that ends with the traditional meeting of the Risen Christ and Virgin Mary amidst the fireworks. For Holy Rosary Parish Church and beyond, use our Angeles City trip planner to get the most from your Angeles City vacation.

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Bayanihan Park is geographically located in the city of Angeles, Philippines. While the park is situated outside the physical gates of the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, the park itself covering an area of 7.5 ha (19 acres) is declared as part of the freeport zone as per Republic Act No. 9400.

It is formerly known as Astro Park. One of the major landmarks of the city of Angeles, the Salakot Arch, is situated inside the park. The structure's roof resembles that of a salakot, a traditional hat. It was built during the administration of then-President Ferdinand Marcos to commemorate the revision of the Military Bases Agreement between the Philippine and United States government in 1979. The deal recognized Philippine sovereignty over the Clark Air Base which was then controlled by the United States. The Salakot Arch was formerly situated inside the Clark Air Base (which was later converted to the Clark Freeport Zone) but was later relocated inside the park. The park was renamed as the Bayanihan Park when the Clark Airbase was converted to a Philippine-controlled base.

The park serves as an area for recreational and sports activities and hosts basketball and volleyball courts.

In November 30, 2018, the park serves as the venue for the countdown ceremony of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. A 15 m (49 ft) structure consisting of 11 rings representing the 11 participating countries were also built inside the park grounds for the countdown ceremony.