Brief History:
In olden times Sta. Ana was a vast place of forest bordered by places known as Mexico, Candaba, Magalang and Arayat. A settlement was established by people who came from neighboring towns. Clearing the areas as years passed, they put up a community and livelihood community for their permanent dwelling.
Soon more people came to settle in the place. They selected a leader from the settlers, one who was bravest, the most diligent and how understood the problems of the people. He was addressed as Datu, Gat and Apo.When the Spaniards came, they named the place Sta. Ana.
Sta. Ana is famous for its Cursillo House. In the early 60s up to the late 70s, thousands of Catholic faithful went to the town as Cursillistas. The Cursillo is a three-day retreat-study of the basic Catholic faith, a place of renewal and meditation, and a formation center for Catholic lay leaders.
Santa Ana which used to be called "Pinpin" had its first Augustinian Mission authorized by the first bishop of the Philippines, Don Fray Domingo de Salazar on August 29, 1590, the same date the Augustinian Mission in Arayat was authorized to be founded, both missions were under the jurisdiction of the Parish of Candaba Santa Ana, a farming area of 36,852
Population
Total Population: 42,990
Household Population: 42,907
Number of Households: 7,402
Barangays (14)
San Agustin, San Bartolome, San Isidro, San Joaquin, San Jose, San Juan, San Nicolas, San Pablo, San Pedro, San Roque, Santa Lucia, Santa Maria, Santiago, Santo Rosario