BARUYA

Barangay Baruya, formerly known as San Rafael, is one of the 44 barangays in the municipality of Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines.facebook.com+4philatlas.com+4commons.wikimedia.org+4

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Situated in the southwestern part of Pampanga, approximately 9 kilometers south of Lubao's town proper.

• Coordinates: 14.8748° North latitude and 120.5320° East longitude.philatlas.com

• Elevation: Approximately 11.1 meters (36.4 feet) above sea level. philatlas.com
  
  

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population: According to the 2020 Census, Baruya has a population of 4,425 residents, accounting for approximately 2.55% of Lubao's total population. psa.gov.ph+2philatlas.com+2philatlas.com+2

• Population Trend: The barangay experienced a slight population decrease from 4,548 in 2015 to 4,425 in 2020, marking a -0.58% annual growth rate over five years. philatlas.com
  
  

🏛️ Historical and Cultural Aspects

• Former Name: Baruya was formerly known as San Rafael. kapampanganku.com+5philatlas.com+5zamboanga.com+5

• Religious Institutions:

  • San Rafael Parish: Established on August 31, 1939, serving as a significant religious center for the community.

  • Iglesia ni Cristo Chapel: Dedicated on November 26, 2011, indicating the presence of diverse religious practices within the barangay. en.wikipedia.org

🌐 Community Engagement

• Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Presence: The barangay maintains an active youth council, with an official Facebook page providing updates and community engagement opportunities.