PARALAYA

📍 Geographic Profile

Location & Coordinates:
Barangay Paralaya is located in the central-eastern part of Arayat, Pampanga. It lies within flat, fertile plains supported by communal irrigation channels that feed farmlands.

Coordinates: 15.1499° N, 120.7752° E
Elevation: Approximately 14.1 m (46 ft) above sea level

Adjacent Barangays:

• Suclayin
  
  

• Batasan
  
  

• San Agustin Sur
  
  

• Guemasan
  
  

• Poblacion
  
  

👥 Demographic Profile

Population (2020):
2,026 residents, comprising 1.4% of Arayat's total population .

Households (2015):
408 households with an average household size of 4.69 members.

Population Growth (1990–2020):
Grew from 1,427 to 2,026 with an annual growth rate of 1.22%.

Age Distribution (2015):
Largest age cohort: 20–24 years (192 individuals); median age: 27.3 years.

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land & Topography:
Predominantly flat, irrigated agricultural land. Seasonal flooding occurs, but existing dikes and drainage systems help manage excess water.

Key Facilities:

• Barangay Hall & Covered Court — central administrative and community venue
  
  

• Paralaya Elementary School — serves local children
  
  

• Chapel — hosts religious events, typical of Arayat barangays
  
  

• Barangay Health Station — provides primary care and immunizations
  
  

• Farm-to-Market Roads — crucial for transporting produce to the town center and markets
  
  

🚜 Local Economy & Livelihood

Major sources of livelihood include:

• Rice farming (main crop)
  
  

• Vegetable gardening for local markets
  
  

• Livestock raising: poultry and pigs
  
  

• Small-scale enterprises: sari–sari stores, tricycle/jeepney services
  
  

• Seasonal employment in nearby barangays and farms
  
  

The barangay participates in municipal agricultural programs, and local cooperatives support farmers’ development and sustainability.