BAHAY PARE

📍 Geographic & Classification
Type: Rural barangay located in the southeastern part of Candaba, Pampanga, within the Pampanga River basin.
Coordinates & Elevation: Approx. 15.0474° N, 120.8491° E. Elevation is low-lying at 6–12 meters above sea level (~20–39 feet), making it part of Candaba’s flood-prone areas. (philatlas.com, floodlist.com)

👥 Demographics & Population
Population (2020): 4,674 residents, accounting for about 4.9% of Candaba’s total population (philatlas.com).
Households (2015): 4,056 people in 853 households, with an average of 4.76 persons per household (philatlas.com).
Age Profile (2015):

• Median age: ~24.9 years
  
  

• Largest cohort: 10–14 years (~10.7%)
  
  

• Dependency ratios: Youth ~42.2%, Elderly ~6.8%, Total ~49.0% (citypopulation.de, philatlas.com)
  
  

📈 Population Trends
From 2,824 in 1990 to 4,674 in 2020, Bahay Pare grew at a moderate pace, averaging +1.82% annual growth over the last 30 years (philatlas.com).

🏡 Land Use & Agriculture

• Primarily agricultural, with rice paddies, fishponds, and water lily-covered waterways forming the landscape.
  
  

• Home to migratory birds during the wet season as part of the wider Candaba Swamp ecosystem (palibut.com, denr.gov.ph).
  
  

• Residential clusters are concentrated along barangay roads and elevated areas.
  
  

• Zonal land values (2025) are relatively modest, ranging between ₱250–₱500/m², depending on elevation and access. (zonalvaluefinderph.com)
  
  

🏗 Infrastructure & Amenities

• Barangay Hall located near the barangay center.
  
  

• Day Care Center and elementary school serve local families.
  
  

• Health center managed in coordination with the Municipal Health Office.
  
  

• Prone to seasonal flooding, but accessible via barangay roads and footbridges.
  
  

• Ongoing DILG-funded projects such as flood mitigation and water sanitation are underway. (dilg.gov.ph, lgu-candaba.gov.ph)
  
  

🚗 Transport & Connectivity

• Accessible via local tricycles and jeepneys through the Pansol-Bahay Pare route connecting to the Candaba town proper.
  
  

• Part of the municipality’s eastern barangay cluster, about 8–10 km from Poblacion.
  
  

• Limited public transport during rainy season due to water-logged roads; small boats are used occasionally for mobility. (palibut.com, local sources)
  
  

🌟 Culture & Community

• Home to the Parul Candaba-style (lantern-making tradition influenced by nearby San Fernando artisans).
  
  

• Celebrates Fiesta of San Nicolas de Tolentino every September 10 with processions, barangay games, and community feasts.
  
  

• Rich oral history of wetland farming, duck-raising, and tilapia culture passed down through generations.
  
  

• Community groups and youth organizations actively join in municipal environmental and cultural programs. (candaba.gov.ph, palibut.com)