Guagua

Guagua is a municipality in the province of Pampanga, in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. It lies in the southern part of Pampanga and serves as a local center for agriculture, commerce, and governance for nearby communities. The town’s history dates to the Spanish colonial era, and it retains historic plazas and churches that reflect regional heritage. Its economy is predominantly agricultural, with farming and related small businesses forming the backbone of daily life.

In Caribbean Spanish-speaking communities, guagua is a common term for a bus or minibus. The word is widely used in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and other Caribbean areas, where it refers to public transportation or informal shared rides. The usage is a familiar part of everyday speech and can appear in signage, announcements, and street talk.

The term Guagua can also appear as a place name or in toponyms in various Spanish-speaking locales, though such uses are less common and highly context-dependent.