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📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Bancal Pugad is situated in the southwestern part of Pampanga, approximately 9 kilometers south of Lubao's town proper. northmanilabayfps.ireport.royalhaskoningdhv.com

• Coordinates: 14.8316° North latitude and 120.6014° East longitude. philatlas.com

• Elevation: Approximately 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) above sea level. philatlas.com

• Classification: It is classified as one of Lubao's three island barangays, along with Sta. Teresa II and Bancal Sinubli, located along the coastal waters of Pampanga Bay. philatlas.com+6lubao.gov.ph+6en.wikipedia.org+6

• Adjacent Barangays: Bancal Pugad shares borders with the following barangays:
  
  

  • Malusac, Sasmuan

  • Sabitanan, Sasmuan

  • Bancal Sinubli, Lubao

  • Batang 2nd, Sasmuan

  • Mabuanbuan, Sasmuan

  • Batang 1st, Sasmuan psa.gov.ph+4philatlas.com+4mapcarta.com+4en.wikipedia.org+2wikimapia.org+2philatlas.com+2

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population: As per the 2020 Census, Bancal Pugad has a population of 1,374 residents, accounting for approximately 0.79% of Lubao's total population. philatlas.com

• Population Growth: The barangay experienced a significant population increase from 839 in 2015 to 1,374 in 2020, marking a 63.77% growth over five years. philatlas.com

• Households: In the 2015 Census, there were 214 households in Bancal Pugad, with an average household size of 3.92 members. philatlas.com
  
  

• Age Distribution (2015 Census):

  • Under 1 year: 17 (2.03%)

  • 1 to 4 years: 81 (9.65%)

  • 5 to 9 years: 75 (8.94%)

  • 10 to 14 years: 75 (8.94%)

  • 15 to 19 years: 79 (9.42%)

  • 20 to 24 years: 61 (7.27%)

  • 25 to 29 years: 62 (7.39%)

  • 30 to 34 years: 63 (7.51%)

  • 35 to 39 years: 63 (7.51%)

  • 40 to 44 years: 53 (6.32%)

  • 45 to 49 years: 56 (6.67%)

  • 50 to 54 years: 35 (4.17%)

  • 55 to 59 years: 38 (4.53%)

  • 60 to 64 years: 36 (4.29%)

  • 65 to 69 years: 23 (2.74%)

  • 70 to 74 years: 9 (1.07%)

  • 75 to 79 years: 4 (0.48%)

  • 80 and over: 9 (1.07%)

  • Total: 839 (100.00%) philatlas.comen.wikipedia.org+3kapampanganku.com+3mapcarta.com+3

• Dependency Ratios:

  • Youth Dependency Ratio: 45.42

  • Old Age Dependency Ratio: 8.24

  • Total Dependency Ratio: 53.66

  • Median Age: 27.54 years philatlas.com

🌊 Environmental and Cultural Aspects

• Flooding: Due to its coastal location, Bancal Pugad is prone to flooding, especially during high tides and monsoon rains. In December 2021, a site visit by the North Manila Bay Flood Protection Strategy team highlighted the community's vulnerability and discussed potential nature-based solutions for flood protection. northmanilabayfps.ireport.royalhaskoningdhv.com

• Cultural Events: The barangay celebrates its annual fiesta, as showcased in a 2022 video titled "Happy Fiesta Isla Bancal Pugad 2022 @Lubao Pampanga." youtube.com

• Community Engagement: Residents and officials maintain an active presence on social media platforms, including Facebook groups like "Bancal Pugad Lubao Pampanga FB Community (BANCALERS)" and pages for barangay officials. facebook.com