angat

Angat is a municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. It is located in the eastern part of the province, within the Sierra Madre foothills. The town is bordered by several other Bulacan municipalities and rural areas. The local government is headed by a mayor and a municipal council, and the area is subdivided into numerous barangays.

The economy of Angat is primarily agricultural, with crops such as rice, corn, and fruit trees, alongside fishing and small-scale manufacturing in some barangays. In recent years, the municipality has also seen residential development due to its proximity to Metro Manila.

A major feature in the Angat region is the Angat Dam and Angat Reservoir, a large water reservoir used to supply Metro Manila's water needs and to generate hydroelectric power. The dam is part of the Angat River watershed and attracts visitors for nearby natural areas and views of the reservoir.

Transportation in Angat is served by national roads connecting to Manila and neighboring towns. Public services include education facilities, health centers, and cultural sites, with a number of festivals and religious observances.

Historically, Angat traces its roots to Spanish-era settlements and developed as a rural town in Bulacan. It remains an important part of the province’s agricultural and infrastructural landscape due to its role in water supply and energy production for the Manila metropolitan area.