SAN AGUSTIN NORTE

📍 Geographic Profile

Location & Coordinates:
Barangay San Agustin Norte is located in the northeastern portion of the Municipality of Arayat, Pampanga. The barangay is primarily agricultural, with vast rice fields, vegetable plots, and pockets of residential zones. It is situated near the base of Mount Arayat and benefits from natural water sources and irrigation systems.
Coordinates: Approximately 15.1700° N, 120.7895° E
Elevation: Around 16 meters (52 feet) above sea level

Adjacent Barangays:

• San Agustin Sur
  
  

• San Juan Bano
  
  

• Mapalad
  
  

• Buensucesco
  
  

• Cupang
  
  

• Mangga-Cacutud
  
  

👥 Demographic Profile

Population (2020):
Estimated at 3,400 residents, contributing to Arayat’s total population of 144,875.

Households:
San Agustin Norte has approximately 780 households, with an average household size of 4 to 5 members, reflecting the standard rural household profile in the area.

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land & Topography:
The barangay features flat and fertile lands, ideal for rice and corn farming. It is supported by irrigation canals connected to local streams and runoff from Mount Arayat. Though flood-prone during typhoon season, local dikes and drainage canals provide protection.

Key Facilities:

• Barangay Hall: Main administrative building for local governance
  
  

• Covered Court: Multipurpose venue for community events, sports, and barangay assemblies
  
  

• San Agustin Norte Elementary School: Provides basic education for local children
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Dedicated to Saint Augustine, patron of the barangay, where religious activities and fiestas are held
  
  

• Health Station: Offers medical services in coordination with Arayat’s Municipal Health Office
  
  

• Farm-to-Market Roads: Facilitate the efficient transport of goods and farm produce to central Arayat and nearby towns
  
  

🚜 Local Economy & Livelihood

San Agustin Norte’s local economy thrives on:
✅ Rice and corn farming as the main source of livelihood
✅ Vegetable gardening and small-scale fruit cultivation
✅ Livestock raising including backyard poultry and pigs
✅ Sari-sari stores and other micro-enterprises
✅ Seasonal work and transport services (e.g., tricycle driving, agricultural labor)
✅ Access to government agricultural support programs and local cooperatives for crop production assistance