SAN VICENTE

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9885° N, 120.6452° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 3,010 residents (~6.3% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 690 households; average household size ~4.4 members
Growth: Increased from 2,730 in 2015 to 3,010 in 2020 — ~1.97% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.2 years
Youth Dependency: ~42%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay San Vicente is divided into several puroks, which facilitate community programs, public order, and barangay operations.
Borders key barangays:

• Cabambangan (Poblacion)

• Magliman

• Cabetican

• Concepcion
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Administrative center providing governance, public services, and community meetings
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Spiritual and cultural hub, hosting religious celebrations including the barangay fiesta
  
  

• Covered Court: Multi-use venue for sports, events, and disaster relief
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Serve residents with basic healthcare and early education
  
  

• Connected by barangay roads to Bacolor’s town proper and nearby San Fernando City

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Close to San Guillermo Parish Church, Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), and Bacolor Municipal Hall

• Accessible to educational institutions, the Bacolor Public Market, and civic landmarks
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Located at approximately 7.1 meters above sea level, Barangay San Vicente lies in a flood-prone zone affected by lahar deposits from the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption. Today, it benefits from improved drainage infrastructure, embankments, and regular coordination with the Bacolor MDRRMO to mitigate flooding and strengthen disaster readiness.

🔍 Summary

Barangay San Vicente is a well-developed and actively growing community in Bacolor with over 3,000 residents. It has essential public services, accessible infrastructure, and a vibrant cultural identity rooted in faith and bayanihan. As a key part of Bacolor’s recovery and development, San Vicente stands resilient and community-focused in the face of environmental and historical challenges.