CUPANG

📍 Geographic Profile

Location & Coordinates:
Barangay Cupang is located in the southwestern section of Arayat, Pampanga. It is a predominantly agricultural barangay bordered by major farming zones and traversed by irrigation systems that support year-round crop production. The barangay's terrain is flat and fertile, ideal for staple crop cultivation.
Coordinates: Approximately 15.1260° N, 120.7645° E
Elevation: Around 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level

Adjacent Barangays:

• San Roque Bitas
  
  

• Suclayin
  
  

• San Nicolas
  
  

• Plazang Luma
  
  

• Batasan
  
  

👥 Demographic Profile

Population (2020):
Estimated at 3,200 residents, contributing to Arayat’s total population of 144,875.

Households:
Barangay Cupang is composed of approximately 740 households, with an average household size of 4 to 5 members, typical of rural Pampanga households.

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land & Topography:
Cupang is characterized by low-lying, arable lands used primarily for rice farming. The area benefits from communal irrigation systems, fed by the Pampanga River and its connected canals. While flood-prone during typhoon season, mitigation measures such as local dikes and canal dredging are in place.

Key Facilities:

• Barangay Hall: Provides local governance, services, and barangay coordination
  
  

• Covered Court: Venue for sports, assemblies, and barangay events
  
  

• Cupang Elementary School: Offers basic education for children in the barangay
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Serves as the spiritual center for residents, dedicated to the local patron saint
  
  

• Barangay Health Station: Administers healthcare services, immunizations, and wellness programs with support from Arayat’s Municipal Health Office
  
  

• Farm-to-Market Roads: Facilitate efficient transportation of agricultural produce and goods to nearby trading centers and the town proper
  
  

🚜 Local Economy & Livelihood

Cupang’s economy thrives on:
✅ Rice farming as the principal livelihood
✅ Vegetable and corn production in backyard and communal plots
✅ Livestock raising, such as poultry and pigs
✅ Small-scale trading, sari-sari stores, and family-run enterprises
✅ Tricycle driving and seasonal labor in neighboring communities
✅ Access to government support programs for agriculture and rural development