Brief History:
Known as "Sexmoan" since the American occupation until it was officially rebaptized Sasmuan, the town used to be called "Sasmoan". The word "Sasmoan" traditionally means "Tabnuan" or to gather and assemble. It was in this place where a band of patriotic Pampangos from surrounding towns used to assemble and launch attacks against Chinese invaders and Spanish soldiers.
It is one of the oldest communities and the site of the first church in the province built by Augustinian priests. Although Sasmuan is one of the oldest settled communities in Pampanga it remains to be a 5th class municipality, it has the lowest income among all towns of the province. People derive their main income from teeming fishponds, most of which were considered as illegally constructed, as well as from communal fishing grounds from the town's coastal area, rivers, streams and waterways.
Sta. Lucia, its patroness, is a saint icon that attracts devotees during the town fiesta. A folk event - the kuraldal - highlights quasi-religious festivities in the town. Joining this traditional street ritual in honor of Sta. Lucia was believed to guarantee fecundation of barren women.
Population
Total Population: 23,359
Household Population: 23,299
Number of Households: 4,343
Barangays (12)
Batang 1st, Batang 2nd, Mabuanbuan, Malusac, San Antonio, San Nicolas 1st, San Nicolas 2nd, San Pedro, Santa Lucia, Santa Monica, Santo Tomas, Sebitanan
Major Industry
Depend mostly in farming and fishing. The best prawn and milkfish raised in local fishponds are from Sasmuan.
Sites to visit
STA. LUCIA CHURCH
One of the province's most attractive churches which features a grotto of "Our Lady of Fatima".
Festivals & Events
STA. LUCIA FIESTA
Held every January 6. Town people observe this festival by dancing in the church and streets.