SUCLAYIN

📍 Geographic Profile

Location & Coordinates:
Barangay Suclayin is located in the southwestern portion of Arayat, Pampanga. Known for its flat and fertile plains, the barangay is predominantly agricultural and benefits from its proximity to the Pampanga River and connected irrigation canals. It lies along farm-to-market routes that link it with other productive barangays and the town proper.

Coordinates: Approximately 15.1270° N, 120.7675° E
Elevation: About 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level

Adjacent Barangays:

• Matamo
  
  

• Santo Niño Tabuan
  
  

• Cupang
  
  

• San Roque Bitas
  
  

• Batasan
  
  

• San Nicolas
  
  

👥 Demographic Profile

Population (2020):
Estimated at 3,100 residents, representing a portion of Arayat’s total population of 144,875.

Households:
Around 720 households, with an average size of 4 to 5 members, typical of rural Pampanga barangays.

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land & Topography:
Suclayin features low-lying agricultural terrain, suited for rice and vegetable farming. The barangay utilizes irrigation from nearby waterways, but it also implements drainage systems and embankments to manage occasional flooding during rainy seasons.

Key Facilities:

• Barangay Hall: Local center of governance and coordination
  
  

• Covered Court: Venue for gatherings, barangay events, and relief activities
  
  

• Suclayin Elementary School: Serves the barangay’s school-aged children
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Central to religious and cultural events, dedicated to its patron saint
  
  

• Barangay Health Station: Provides primary medical care and health services in partnership with Arayat’s Rural Health Unit
  
  

• Farm-to-Market Roads: Enable efficient transport of farm goods and daily commuting
  
  

🚜 Local Economy & Livelihood

Suclayin’s livelihood and economic activities are mainly based on:
✅ Rice farming across communal and privately owned fields
✅ Vegetable cultivation for home and market supply
✅ Livestock raising, particularly poultry and swine
✅ Small retail businesses such as sari-sari stores and mobile vendors
✅ Transport services including tricycle operations
✅ Participation in government agriculture support programs and farmers’ cooperatives for input distribution and training