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'''Apalit''', officially the '''Municipality of Apalit''' ({{langx|pam|Balen ning Apalit}}; {{langx|tl|Bayan ng Apalit}}), is a [[municipality of the Philippines|municipality]] in the [[Philippine Province|province]] of [[Pampanga]], [[Philippines]]. According to the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}}, it has a population of {{PH wikidata|population_total}} people.{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}

The town is famous for its '''Apung Iru Fluvial Procession''', which is listed as one of the most significant water-based intangible cultural heritage of the Philippines where the festival takes place every June 28–30; and for its '''blacksmithing'''.

==Etymology==
The town got its name after a big sturdy tree with the scientific name ''[[Pterocarpus indicus]]'' also known as ''Narra'', known by [[Kapampangan people|Kapampangan]] as ''Apalit''.

==History==
Apalit received official recognition as a separate town in 1582, while Gonzalo Ronquillo de Penalosa was the country's governor-general at the time. Apalit's town was mostly made up of four encomiendas: Apali (Pale), La Castilla, Cabambangan, and Capalangan.  San Juan Nepomuceno was the new name given to the enconmienda "La Castilla" once it had been transformed into a town proper (Poblacion).

After severing ties with the Parish of Calumpit, The Apalit Parish of Saint Peter was established in 1597.

Capitan del Pueblo Don Pedro Armayan-Espiritu y Macam created the customary fluvial parade of Saint Peter on June 28, 1844, commonly known as "Libad ng Apung Iru," which is still observed today in Apalit during its town festival.

It is thought that the son of a specific Gatbonton named Pangpalung, who was once known as Macapagal, built ''Barrio Capalangan'', which takes its name from the Kapampangan word "Palang" meaning machete or bolo, which the barangay takes pride of.

This Barrio was the home of Panday Pira, the first well-known Filipino maker of cannons, and got its name from the Kapampangan word "Palang," which means Bolo or Machete. It is said to have been founded by the son of a particular Gatbonton named Pangpalung, who in his youth also went by the name "Macapagal." After the Spanish conquest of Manila, he worked under Adelantado and Governor General Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, producing "Lantakas" cannons for Rajah Soliman's army.

During the reign of Capitan del Pueblo Don Joaquin Arnedo de la Cruz y Tanjutco and his heiress wife, Dona Maria de la Paz Sioco y Carlos, viuda de Tanjutco, Puerto Sulipan was once regarded as a haven for big businesses, politics, and "high society" in the Philippines from the 1850s until the 1910s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sison |first=Louie |date=July 13, 2022 |title=Apalit |url=https://whereinpampanga.com/apalit/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Where In Pampanga}}</ref>

==Geography==
Apalit is surrounded by [[Macabebe, Pampanga|Macabebe]], [[Masantol, Pampanga|Masantol]], [[Minalin, Pampanga|Minalin]] and [[San Simon, Pampanga|San Simon]] in Pampanga, and [[Calumpit, Bulacan|Calumpit]], [[Pulilan, Bulacan|Pulilan]], and [[Baliuag, Bulacan|Baliuag]] in [[Bulacan]].

It is {{convert|55|km}} from [[Manila]], {{convert|11|km}} from the provincial capital, [[San Fernando, Pampanga|San Fernando]], and {{convert|28|km}} from [[Angeles City|Angeles]].

===Barangays===
Apalit is politically subdivided into 12 barangays, as shown below. Each barangay consists of [[purok]]s and some have [[sitios]].

* '''Balucuc''' (Nuestra Señora de la Divina Pastora)
* '''Calantipe''' (Santo Niño)
* '''Cansinala''' (Nuestra Señora del Rosario)
* '''Capalangan''' (Holy Cross)
* '''Colgante''' (Holy Family)
* '''Paligui''' (Chair of St. Peter / Apung Iru)
* '''Sampaloc''' (San Roque)
* '''San Juan''' (San Juan Nepomuceno) (Poblacion)
* '''San Vicente''' (San Vicente Ferrer) (Business District)
* '''Sucad''' (Santa Lucia)
* '''Sulipan''' (Christ the Eternal High Priest)
* '''Tabuyuc''' (Santo Rosario)

===Climate===
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| Jan high C = 28
| Jan low C  = 20
| Feb high C = 29
| Feb low C  = 20
| Mar high C = 31
| Mar low C  = 21
| Apr high C = 33
| Apr low C  = 23
| May high C = 32
| May low C  = 24
| Jun high C = 31
| Jun low C  = 24
| Jul high C = 30
| Jul low C  = 24
| Aug high C = 29
| Aug low C  = 24
| Sep high C = 29
| Sep low C  = 24
| Oct high C = 30
| Oct low C  = 23
| Nov high C = 30
| Nov low C  = 22
| Dec high C = 28
| Dec low C  = 21
| Jan precipitation mm = 6
| Feb precipitation mm = 4
| Mar precipitation mm = 6
| Apr precipitation mm = 17
| May precipitation mm = 82
| Jun precipitation mm = 122
| Jul precipitation mm = 151
| Aug precipitation mm = 123
| Sep precipitation mm = 124
| Oct precipitation mm = 99
| Nov precipitation mm = 37
| Dec precipitation mm = 21
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| Feb rain days        = 2.5
| Mar rain days        = 3.6
| Apr rain days        = 6.6
| May rain days        = 17.7
| Jun rain days        = 22.2
| Jul rain days        = 25.2
| Aug rain days        = 23.7
| Sep rain days        = 23.2
| Oct rain days        = 17.9
| Nov rain days        = 9.2
| Dec rain days        = 5.2
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| title =  Apalit: Average Temperatures and Rainfall
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| access-date = 5 May 2020 }}</ref> <small>(Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)</small>
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==Demographics==
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In the 2020 census, the population of Apalit, was 117,160 people,{{PH wikidata|population_reference}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|117,160/61.47|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}.

===Religion===
Most inhabitants of Apalit are Christian, with a majority professing [[Catholic Church in the Philippines|Catholicism]], due to Spanish colonialism and imperialism from the 15th to 19th centuries. Other prominent Christian groups include [[Members Church of God International]], Iglesia ni Cristo, and Muslims.

====Catholicism====
[[File:Seismic retrofit construction of San Pedro Apostol Church, Apalit 30.jpg|thumb|294x294px|1590 [[:commons:Category:San Pedro Apostol Church, Apalit|San Pedro Apostol Parish, San Juan]], [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Fernando]].]]
[[File:Sanpedrochurchjf.JPG|thumb|right|Interior|296x296px]]
{{main|San Pedro Apostol Church (Apalit)}}

Apalit was first established as one of the visitas (mission chapel) under the administration of Convento de Calumpit.
In 1597, the Augustinian chapter accepted Apalit as House of Order under the advocacy of San Pedro Apostol where Fray Pedro de Vergara OSA as its first [[parish priest]] In conjunction with the annual town fiesta, the ''Libad'' was established by the ''Capitan del Pueblo'', ''Don'' Pedro Armayan-Espíritu y Macam, on June 28, 1844.Libad fluvial procession also reaching Calumpit even today to signify the old relationship of Apalit to its mother town Calumpit where San Juan Bautista is the patron of the Town.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.andropampanga.com/history_apalit.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228090758/http://www.andropampanga.com/history_apalit.htm |archive-date=2009-02-28 |title=History of Pampanga Towns}}</ref>

The first church and ''[[Clergy house|convento]]'' was constructed under the tenure of Fray Juan Cabello as parish priest from 1641 to 1645. Fray Simón de Alarcia built another church made of concrete and tile in 1854–1860, but it was destroyed by a strong earthquake in 1863. The present neo-classical church was built under Fray Antonio Redondo, who was assigned to Apalit from 1873 to 1886.

Father Gallende wrote in ''La Iglesia de Apalit'':

{{blockquote|"Father Antonio Redondo, parish priest of Apalit from 1873 to 1886 laid the foundations of a new one in January 1876, following the plans of ''Don'' Ramón Hermosa, assistant officer to the minister of public works. The foreman was a certain Mariano Santos, a native of [[Guagua, Pampanga|Guagua]]. After seven years of work, the church was finally completed in 1883. It was "the pride of Pampanga, an indelible tribute to Fr. Redondo and the people of Apalit.'"}}

It was officially inaugurated with solemn ceremonies held successively during the town fiesta from 28 to 30 June of the same year. The chronicler remarks that when there was no more sand or bricks, Fr. Redondo would ask the ''fiscal'' ([[sacristan]]) to go around town pealing the bells. Preceded by the town bands, he would lead the way towards the riverside with an ''azafate'' (a basket or hamper) on his head. Unquestioning, the whole town would follow him, and in less than two hours, the masons would have enough sand for two months. "The whole town of Apalit helped either with monetary donations, personal service, or with their good wishes." The church measures 59 meters long and 14 meters wide. The painting was done by a native of Apalit, an industrious pupil of Alberoni. The church possesses the qualities of good construction: "solidity, capacity, light and artistic beauty."

The towers were completed under the guidance of Rev Toríbio Fanjul in 1896. In 1989, a major church renovation was initiated by [[Monsignor]] Rústico G. Cuevas.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Capiling|first1=Alejandro S.|title=Pampanga's Churches|url=http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~camiling/churches/apalit.htm}}</ref>

=====Feast of Saint Peter=====
The ''Libad'', a fluvial procession in honour of the town's [[patron saint]] [[Peter the Apostle]] (known locally ''Apung Iru''), is annually from 28 to 30 June. The event, where a centuries-old ivory image of the apostle is paraded along the [[Pampanga River]], is one of the more famous religious processions in Pampanga.

=====History of the Image of Apung Iru=====
[[File:Apung_Iru_Festival_Apalit_Town_Fiesta_(Apalit,_Pampanga;_06-30-2023)_E911a_20.jpg|thumb|right|298x298px| 178th year "Libad" (Apung Iru Festival - 426th Apalit Town Fiesta) with seated 1700s image of "Apung Iru"]]
The life-sized, seated image of "Apung Iru" is an heirloom of the <u>Armayan-Espíritu y Macam</u> clan of ''[[Sitio Alauli]]'', San Vicente, Apalit.  The image, with its ivory face and hands, dates from the last quarter of the 1700s. Family tradition has it that <u>''[[Don (honorific)|Don]]'' Pedro Armayan-Espíritu y Macam</u> (d. 1904)–or his parents <u>''Don'' Calixto Armayan-Espíritu and ''Doña'' María Macam</u>, acquired the image from an aunt, <u>''Doña'' Máxima Santos</u>–in exchange for a considerable parcel of agricultural land in Apalit. During the Spanish colonial era, Spanish friars shrewdly assigned the ownership of the town's patron saint to wealthy families, so that the former could be spared the expenses of its upkeep and annual ''fiesta''. The first ''Libad'' was held in 1844.

Custody of the image of ''Apung Iru'' has passed to the direct descendants of <u>''Don'' Pedro Armayan-Espíritu y Macam</u>, who married three times: first to <u>''Doña'' Dorotea Arnedo</u>; then <u>Máxima Santa Rita</u>; and finally <u>Ysabel Dungo y Nocom</u>. <u>''Don'' Pedro</u> originally bequeathed the image to his favourite, his youngest daughter <u>''Doña'' Ysidora "Orang" Espíritu y Dungo</u> (later <u>Mrs. Jesús Justo González</u>), but she did not want the responsibility of being the image's ''camarera'' (custodian). She passed it on to her elder, [[spinster]] sister <u>''Doña'' Aurea "Ondeng" Espíritu y Dungo</u>. After ''Doña'' Aurea's early death, ''Don'' Pedro's eldest daughter <u>''Doña'' María "Maruja" Espíritu y Dungo</u> (later Mrs. Macario Arnedo) became the image's ''camarera''.  In 1928, ''Doña'' María [[Translation (relic)|translated]] the image of ''Apung Iru'' from the Armayan-Espíritu ancestral home in ''[[Sitio]]'' Alauli in Barangay San Vicente to her house in ''[[Barrio]]'' Capalangan, where it has remained since.

''Doña'' María died in 1934, and her second daughter <u>''Doña'' Ysabel "Tabing" Arnedo y Espíritu</u> (later Mrs .Fernando Dueñas Reyes) became the image's "camarera" until her own death in 1970. ''Doña'' María's third daughter, <u>''Doña'' Rosario Lucia "Charing" Arnedo y Espíritu</u> (later Mrs. Augusto Diosdado Sioco González) became ''camarera'' until her death in May 1977. The youngest daughter, <u>''Doña'' Elisa Juana "Ising" Arnedo y Espíritu</u> (later Mrs Fortunato Kabiling Sazon) became the next ''camarera'' until her death in May 1987. ''Doña'' Elisa's eldest daughter, <u>Dr. Erlinda Crispina "Linda" Arnedo Sazon</u> (later Mrs. Enrique Espíritu Badenhop) succeeded her mother as ''camarera'' from until her own death in February 2008. <u>Augusto Marcelino "Toto" Reyes González III</u>, ''Doña'' Rosario's grandson from her eldest son, Augusto Beda, is the current ''camarero'' of ''Apung Iru'', following a stipulation that ''Doña'' Rosario and ''Doña'' Ysidora made to the family in 1970.

In 1975, ''Doña'' Ysidora, ''Doña'' Rosario, and the latter's son Brother Andrew Benjamin González, F.S.C., established Saint Peter's Mission, Inc. with the stipulation that ''Apung Iru'' and his feast be maintained by the generations to come.

=== Prominent Families of Apalit ===
Apalit is home to several prominent families whose wealth and influence date back to the 1800s and 1900s. These families have played significant roles in the town's history, culture, and development. The following are some of the notable families from Apalit:

* '''Familia Arnedo'''
** The Arnedo family is one of the most prominent and influential families in Apalit. Their lineage can be traced back to the Spanish colonial period. They were known for their vast agricultural lands and involvement in local politics. Pedro "Don Perico" Arnedo, one of the most notable members, served as a governor of Pampanga in the early 20th century. The Arnedo family's wealth and status have made them a central figure in Apalit's social and economic landscape.<ref>Larkin, John A. ''The Pampangans: Colonial Society in a Philippine Province''. University of California Press, 1972.</ref><ref>Guerrero, Milagros S. "The Social and Economic History of Central Luzon, 1850-1900". ''Philippine Studies'', vol. 21, no. 1, 1973, pp. 39-61.</ref>
* '''Familia Santos''' 
** The Santos family is another old-money family from Apalit, known for their extensive landholdings and contributions to local commerce. They were prominent in the agricultural sector, particularly in rice and sugarcane farming, which were the primary industries in Pampanga during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Members of the Santos family have also been active in local politics and civic activities, further cementing their influence in the community.<ref>National Historical Institute. ''Historical Data Papers: Pampanga''.</ref><ref>Sicat, Geronimo B. ''The Economic and Social History of Pampanga: The Making of a Region''.</ref>
* '''Familia Espiritu''' 
** The Espiritu family, known for their significant land ownership and business ventures, have been influential in Apalit for generations. They were among the pioneering families who invested in various enterprises, including milling and trading. The family's social standing and economic contributions have played a crucial role in the development of Apalit over the years.<ref>Agoncillo, Teodoro A. ''History of the Filipino People''.</ref>
* '''Familia Ocampo''' 
** The Ocampo family is recognized for their historical significance and long-standing presence in Apalit. They were key players in the agricultural industry, owning vast tracts of farmland. Over the years, the Ocampo family diversified their interests into other businesses, maintaining their wealth and influence in the region. Their legacy includes contributions to local culture and education.<ref>Henson, Mariano A. ''The Province of Pampanga and its Towns (A.D. 1300-1955)''.</ref><ref>University of the Philippines, Center for Kapampangan Studies. ''Research Papers on Kapampangan History and Culture''</ref>
* '''Familia David''' 
** The David family, with roots tracing back to the Spanish era, has been a prominent name in Apalit. Known for their involvement in agriculture and local governance, they have held various influential positions over the decades. The family's wealth was primarily derived from their extensive agricultural properties and entrepreneurial activities. Members of the David family have also been known for their philanthropic efforts, supporting community projects and educational initiatives.<ref>Medina, B. R. ''Pampanga and Its Cities''.</ref>
* '''Familia Guanzon''' 
** The Guanzon family is another notable old-money family from Apalit. They were significant landowners and were involved in various commercial activities, including trading and milling. The family's economic contributions and social status have made them an integral part of Apalit's history. Over time, the Guanzon family has remained influential in local affairs and business.<ref>Diaz, Ramona S. ''Pampanga's Rich Heritage: A Cultural History''.</ref>
* '''Familia Macapagal''' 
** The Macapagal family, which has its roots in Apalit, is one of the most distinguished families in the Philippines. They rose to national prominence with Diosdado Macapagal, who served as the President of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965. The family's origins in Apalit are marked by their involvement in agriculture and local leadership. Their legacy includes not only political achievements but also contributions to the social and economic fabric of Apalit.<ref>Paredes, Ruby R. ''The Macapagal Legacy''.</ref>

==Government==
{{main|Sangguniang Bayan}}
[[File:Façade of Apalit Municipal Hall 06.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Facade of Town Hall]]
Like other towns in the Philippines, Apalit is governed by a mayor and vice mayor who are elected to three-year terms. The mayor is the executive head and leads the town's departments in executing the ordinances and improving public services. The vice mayor heads the legislative council (Sangguniang Bayan) consisting of councilors from the Barangays or Barrios. Of the eight councilors, only one won independently, while the rest came from KMBLN.

===Elected officials===
Municipal council (2022-2025): 
* Mayor: Oscar "Jun" Dizon Tetangco Jr.
* Vice Mayor: Pedro C. Nucom 
* Councilors:
** Hon. Andrew Hipolito Manlapaz
** Hon. Maria Victoria "Mavic" Mendoza
** Hon. Marilou "Malou" Nabong
** Hon. Jedalyn "Jed" Dalusung
** Hon. Pablo "Pol" Enriquez Nabong
** Hon. Elias "Doc" Mendoza
** Hon. Kenneth Tiglao  Nunag
** Hon. Edmon "Tuks" Simon

===List of local chief executives===
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Name
|-
| 1713 ||Juan Cudia
|-
| 1714 ||Francisco Canda
|-
| 1715 ||José Samonte
|-
| 1716 ||Lucas Catu
|-
| 1717 ||Baltazar Catu
|-
| 1718 ||Santiago Vergara
|-
| 1719 ||Esteban Ramos
|-
| 1720 ||Nicolas Tupay
|-
| 1721 ||Lucas Pungsalang
|-
| 1722 ||Jacinto Tria
|-
| 1723 ||Juan Capulong
|-
| 1724 ||Diego Mercado
|-
| 1725 ||Pedro Pungsalang
|-
| 1726 ||Francisco Simbulan
|-
| 1727 ||Juan Mancani
|-
| 1728 ||Juan Patio
|-
| 1729 ||Miguel Binuya
|-
| 1730 ||Cristobal Maggalas
|-
| 1731 ||Agustín de la Cruz
|-
| 1732 ||Juan Cudia
|-
| 1733 ||Lucas Catu
|-
| 1734 ||Agustín de la Cruz
|-
| 1735 ||Juan Cudia
|-
| 1736 ||Pedro Cortez
|-
| 1737 ||Gregorio Nocum
|-
| 1738 ||Diosdado Pungsalang
|-
| 1739 ||Pedro Cortez
|-
| 1740 ||José Arceo
|-
| 1741 ||Bernabe Nocum
|-
| 1742 ||Diosdado Pungsalang
|-
| 1743 ||Pedro Pangan
|-
| 1744 ||Lorenzo Mananquil
|-
| 1745 ||Agustin Torres
|-
| 1746 ||Adriano Lumba
|-
| 1747 ||Marcos Cudia
|-
| 1748 ||Dionisio Pangan
|-
| 1749 ||Pedro Catu
|-
| 1750 ||Alfonso Patiang
|-
| 1751 ||Agustín Gamboa
|-
| 1752 ||Marcos Cabrera
|-
| 1753 ||José Payabyab
|-
| 1754 ||Pedro Yumul
|-
| 1755 ||Nicolas Tolentino
|-
| 1756 ||Nicolas Pungsalang
|-
| 1757 ||Lorenzo Mananquil
|-
| 1758 ||Gerónimo Padilla
|-
| 1759 ||Tibúrcio Padilla
|-
| 1760 ||Pablo Binuya
|-
| 1761 ||Juan Bautista de Tabora
|-
| 1762 ||Nicolas Ventura
|-
| 1763 ||José Umali Centeno
|-
| 1764 ||Bonifacio Pungsalang
|-
| 1765 ||Pedro Arceo
|-
| 1766 ||José Mariano
|-
| 1767 ||Felipe Zaplala
|-
| 1768 ||Agustín Soliman
|-
| 1769 ||José Binuya
|-
| 1770 ||Marcos Mananquil
|-
| 1771 ||Nicolas Ventura
|-
| 1772 ||Simón de Torres
|-
| 1773 ||Agustín Gutierrez
|-
| 1774 ||Felipe Cuyugan
|-
| 1775 ||Pablo Dungca
|-
| 1776 ||Francisco Pangan
|-
| 1777 ||Estanislao Pagpayo
|-
| 1778 ||Matias Bolus
|}
{{col-break}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Name
|-
| 1779 ||Blashite Balagtas
|-
| 1780 ||Fausto Binuya
|-
| 1781 ||Leonardo Mamangun
|-
| 1782 ||Gregorio Alejo
|-
| 1783 ||Lucas Pungsalang
|-
| 1784 ||Pedro Joaquin
|-
| 1785 ||Pablo Binuya
|-
| 1786 ||Bernabe de la Cruz
|-
| 1787 ||Pedro Cabrera
|-
| 1788 ||Domingo Dungca
|-
| 1789 ||Alejo Pangan
|-
| 1790 ||Martín Carlos Padilla
|-
| 1791 ||Juan Manlapaz
|-
| 1792 ||Francisco Binuya
|-
| 1793 ||Pablo Zaplala
|-
| 1794 ||Diego Mercado
|-
| 1795 ||Francisco Binuya
|-
| 1796 ||Tomás Lacandula
|-
| 1797 ||Nicolas Bautista
|-
| 1798 ||Alejandro Gutierrez
|-
| 1799 ||Fernando Gutierrez
|-
| 1800 ||Feliciano Mananquil
|-
| 1801 ||Juan Arcilla
|-
| 1802 ||Vicente Cabrera
|-
| 1803 ||Pablo Torres
|-
| 1804 ||Vicente Atienza
|-
| 1805 ||Vicente Ponca
|-
| 1806 ||Agustín Cabrera
|-
| 1807 ||Juan Serrano
|-
| 1808 ||Domingo Ponce
|-
| 1809 ||Pablo Mercada
|-
| 1810 ||Marcelo Nabal
|-
| 1811 ||Victorio Sarmiento
|-
| 1812 ||Pantaleón Atienza
|-
| 1813 ||Jacinto Pangan
|-
| 1814 ||Pedro Mercado
|-
| 1815 ||Marcelo Nabal
|-
| 1816 ||Mariano Pangan
|-
| 1817 ||Anastacio Pablo Yabut
|-
| 1818 ||Isidro Ponce
|-
| 1819 ||Pablo Mercado
|-
| 1820 ||Fulgencio de la Cruz
|-
| 1821 ||Manuel Lumba
|-
| 1822 ||Pantaleón Tenensa
|-
| 1823 ||Felipe García Timbol
|-
| 1824 ||Pedro Bonduc
|-
| 1825 ||Felix Marcelo García
|-
| 1826 ||Juan Serrano
|-
| 1827 ||Ambrosio Pungsalang
|-
| 1828 ||Feliciano Pangan
|-
| 1829 ||José Sioco
|-
| 1830 ||Juan de la Cruz
|-
| 1831 ||Guillermo Yambao
|-
| 1832 ||Manuel Ponce
|-
| 1833 ||José Macapagal
|-
| 1834 ||Juan Macalino
|-
| 1835 ||Vicente Yumul
|-
| 1836 ||Luis Dungca
|-
| 1837 ||Miguel Cuyugan
|-
| 1838 ||Pedro Cabrera
|-
| 1839 ||Florentino de la Cruz
|-
| 1840 ||Paulo Carlos
|-
| 1841 ||Pedro Mamangun
|-
| 1842 ||Pedro Balboa Enriquez
|-
| 1843 ||Ceferino López
|-
| 1844 ||Geronimo Yumul
|-
|}
{{col-break}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Name
|-
| 1845 ||Mariano Cabrera
|-
| 1846 ||Francisco Dungca
|-
| 1847 ||José Esteban Yamson
|-
| 1848 ||Cayetano Pascual
|-
| 1849 ||Francisco Mercado
|-
| 1850 ||Florentino Yumul
|-
| 1851 ||Tiburcio ?
|-
| 1852 ||Nicasio Vergara
|-
| 1853 ||Lauriano Vergara
|-
| 1854 ||Cayetano Dalusung
|-
| 1855 ||Mariano Enriquez
|-
| 1856 ||Manuel de la Cruz
|-
| 1857–1858 ||José Sioco
|-
| 1859 ||Joaquín de la Cruz
|-
| 1860 ||Bernardino Dalusung
|-
| 1861 ||Juan Arnedo Cruz
|-
| 1862 ||Ignacio Balboa
|-
| 1863–1864 ||Crisanto Mercado
|-
| 1865–1866 ||Alberto Dalusung
|-
| 1867–1868 ||Pedro Espíritu
|-
| 1869–1870 ||Antonio García
|-
| 1871–1872 ||José Medina
|-
| 1873–1874 ||León Timbol
|-
| 1875 ||Vicente Enriquez
|-
| 1876–1878 ||Braulio Pangan
|-
| 1879–1880 ||Francisco Vergara
|-
| 1881–1882 ||Paulino Dalusung
|-
| 1883–1884 ||Balbino Mercado
|-
| 1885–1886 ||Pedro Espiritu
|-
| 1887–1888 ||Eleuterio Pascual
|-
| 1889–1890 ||Cayetano Dalusung
|-
| 1891–1892 ||Francisco Pascual
|-
| 1893–1894 ||Domingo Carlos
|-
| 1895 ||Eleuterio Pascual
|-
| 1896 ||Luis Espiritu
|-
| 1897 ||Casimiro Medina
|-
| 1898 ||Cayetano Dalusung
|-
| 1899 ||Casimiro Medina
|-
| 1900–1901 ||Macario Arnedo
|-
| 1902–1907 ||Cayetano Arnedo
|-
| 1908–1912 ||Tiburcio Mercado
|-
| 1913–1916 ||Cayetano Arnedo
|-
| 1917–1923 ||Vicente Cacnio
|-
| 1924–1928 ||Ricardo Dalusung
|-
| 1924  ||[[Ricardo Dalusung]]
|-
| 1929–1930 ||Pablo Pungsalang
|-
| 1931 ||Román Balagtas
|-
| 1932–1934 ||Dionisio David
|-
| 1935–1937 ||Cornelio Sigua
|-
| 1938–1942 ||Patricio Tanjutco
|-
| 1943 ||Sotero García
|-
| 1944 ||Miguel Catacutan
|-
| 1945 ||Patricio Tanjutco
|-
| 1946 ||Manuel Reyes
|-
| 1947 ||Emilio Pascual
|-
| 1948–1951 ||Cornelio Sigua
|-
| 1952–1954 ||Moises Catacutan
|-
| 1955–1963 ||Alfonso Lugue
|-
| 1964–1971 ||Honorio Mercado
|-
| 1972–1980 ||Oscar Tetangco
|-
| 1980–1986 ||Romeo V. Pamintuan
|-
| 1986–1998||Oscar Tetangco
|-
| 1998–2007 ||Tirso G. Lacanilao
|-
| 2007–2016 || Oscar Tetangco Jr.
|-
| 2016–2019    || Pedro C. Nucom
|-
| 2019–Present   || Oscar Tetangco Jr.
|}
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==Roads and bridges==
{{wide image|Sulipan44jf.JPG|1600px|Panorama of the river and roads}}
* [[MacArthur Highway]] - The major road going to Apalit.
* Sulipan Bridge
* [[Candaba Viaduct]] - part of the [[North Luzon Expressway]] (NLEX), the bridge connects the provinces of [[Pampanga]] and [[Bulacan]]. Most of its portions are located in Apalit.
* Apalit Bypass Road
* Apalit-Macabebe-Masantol Road - going to the towns of [[Macabebe]] and [[Masantol]]
* Dr. Joaquin Gonzalez Avenue - going to municipal hall, Barangay Sucad, and St. Peter's Parish
* Macabebe-Calumpit-Apalit Road
* Sulipan-Capalangan-Tabuyuc-Cansinala Road
* Tabuyuc-Balucuc Farm to Market Road
* Arnedo Dike Road
* Sampaloc Road
* Paligui Road

==Transportation==
The modes of transportation within Apalit, like in most urban areas in the country, is facilitated primarily by inexpensive tricycles, jeepneys, and buses. In addition, motorized boats (bancas) are used to transport goods and bring people to lower-lying areas in case of floods in other barangays.

===Buses===
Provincial buses, such as Victory Liner and First North Luzon Transit, pass through the MacArthur Highway and transport passengers to various key destinations. These buses connect Apalit to different parts of Bulacan, Metro Manila, and northern provinces.

===Jeepneys===
Various jeepney routes connect Apalit to neighboring towns in Pampanga, including [[Macabebe]], [[Masantol]], [[San Simon, Pampanga|San Simon]], [[Minalin]], and the [[San Fernando, Pampanga|City of San Fernando]]. They also provide routes to towns in Bulacan, such as [[Calumpit]], [[Malolos|Malolos City]], and [[Balagtas, Bulacan|Balagtas]].

===Tricycles===
Tricycles are commonly used for short-distance travel within the municipality. They provide a convenient means of transportation for residents moving around local neighborhoods and barangays.

===Van Taxis===
Known as "FX" and "L300", van taxis operate from their terminals, offering transportation to key locations going to the province of Bulacan (Calumpit, Malolos City, and the Guiguinto Tabang Toll Plaza), going to the Metro Manila (including Monumento in Caloocan, Cubao in Quezon City, Divisoria in Manila, and Pasay), and going to other parts of the province such as Lubao, Floridablanca, Guagua, and the City of San Fernando, all the way to Olongapo City in Zambales.

==Healthcare==
[[File:Abapalit23jf.JPG|thumb|right|ASCCOM De La Salle Friendship Hospital]]
* ADD Infirmary
* Alphamed Diagnostic Laboratory
* Apalit Doctors Hospital
* ASCCOM-DLSUMC Friendship Hospital
* E.D. Lim Medical Center
* La Verdad Diagnostic Center
* Pampanga Premier Medical Center
* Perez Medical Friendly Clinic
* Medsafe Diagnostic Laboratories
* Merian Diagnostic Laboratory

==Telecommunications==
Landline telephone systems are being provided by Datelcom and [[PLDT]]. Mobile telephony services are provided by [[Smart Communications]], [[Globe Telecom]] and [[Dito Telecommunity]]. Internet services are provided through DSL and Cable broadband coverage is provided by PLDT, and Globe Broadband; and Wireless broadband is provided by (Smart Bro) Smart Communications. Cable Television are provided by DatelSat.

==Education==
[[File:Escalerjf.JPG|thumb|right|Paaralang Bayan Jose Escaler]]
[[File:Laverdadjf.JPG|thumb|right|La Verdad Christian College]]

The Apalit Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Masterlist of Schools |url=https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SY-2020-2021-Masterlist-of-Schools-Address-only-1-1.pdf |access-date=September 10, 2025 |website=Department of Education}}</ref>

===Primary and elementary schools===
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* Alauli Elementary School
* AMA Basic Education
* Apalit Christian Ecumenical School
* Arayat Holy Child Educational Foundation
* Balucuc Elementary School
* Banag Elementary School
* Cansinala Elementary School
* Creative Haven Learning School
* Dominican School of Apalit
* Fausto Gonzales Sioco Memorial School
* Galang Memoorial Elementary School
* Holy Child Academy
* Jose Escaler Memorial Elementary School
* La Verdad Christian School (Elementary)
* Macario Arnedo Elementary School
* Maranatha Christian Academy
* Paligui Elementary School
* Sampaga Elementary School
* Sampaloc Elementary School
* San Vicente Elementary School
* St. James School
* St. Vincent's Academy
* Sto. Rosario Elementary School
* Sucad Elementary School
* Sulipan Elementary School
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===Secondary schools===
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* Apalit High School
* Balucuc High School
* Bro. Andrew Gonzalez Technological High School
* Calantipe High School
* Cansinala National High School
* La Verdad Christian School (High School)
* Sampaga High School
* Senior High School in Apalit
* Sto. Rosario National High School
* Sucad National High School
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===Higher educational institutions===
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* Asian Caregiving and Technology Education Centers
* AMA Computer Learning Center College
* Asian College of Science and Technology
* ATEC Technological College
* Don Honorio Ventura State University
* Eastwoods International Institute of Science and Technology
* Gonzales Memorial College
* [[La Verdad Christian College]]
{{div col end}}

==''Persona non-grata''==
* [[Daniel Razon]] through Municipal Resolution No. 28, series of 2008<ref>{{cite news|first=Raymond C |last=Garcia |title=ADD leader declared 'persona non grata' |date=May 8, 2008 |work=Sun.Star Pampanga |publisher=Sun.Star Publishing, Inc |url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/pam/2008/05/08/news/add.leader.declared.persona.non.grata..html |access-date=September 10, 2025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080610034537/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/pam/2008/05/08/news/add.leader.declared.persona.non.grata..html |archive-date=June 10, 2008 }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*[https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/r03/pampanga/apalit.html Apalit Profile at PhilAtlas.com]
*[{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081120024509/http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html Philippine Census Information]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054554/http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23&frmIdDcfCode=7&fLguType=CM&frmIdRegion=5&frmIdProvince=30&frmIdLgu=558 Local Governance Performance Management System]

{{Geographic location
| Centre    = Apalit
| North     = [[San Simon, Pampanga|San Simon]]
| East      = [[Baliuag, Bulacan]]
| South     = [[Calumpit, Bulacan]] / [[Pulilan, Bulacan]] <!-- deliberate redirects -->
| Southwest = [[Macabebe]]
| West      = [[Minalin]]
}}

{{Pampanga}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Municipalities of Pampanga]]
[[Category:Populated places on the Pampanga River]]