SANTA MARIA

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Barangay Santa Maria is in western Lubao, Pampanga, along Jose Abad Santos Avenue.
  
  

• Coordinates & Elevation: Approximately 14.9238° N, 120.5727° E, with an elevation of around 6.8 m (22.3 ft) above sea level citypopulation.de+13philatlas.com+13commons.wikimedia.org+13.
  
  

• Adjacent Areas: Neighbors include Santa Teresa 1st and other nearby barangays to the west of Lubao’s poblacion.
  
  

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 1,698 residents — roughly 0.98% of the municipality's total population en.wikipedia.org+6cefctoday.com+6commons.wikimedia.org+6philatlas.com+1psa.gov.ph+1.
  
  

• Households (2015): 284 households, averaging 5.51 members each (household population: 1,564) philatlas.com.
  
  

• Population Growth: From 1,564 in 2015 to 1,698 in 2020 — a moderate growth of +1.75% annually philatlas.com.
  
  

🏘️ Infrastructure & Landmarks

• Barangay Hall & Covered Court: Positioned along the main highway, with the court adjacent for community events mapcarta.com.
  
  

• Protestant Chapel: Serves local spiritual needs near the barangay complex philhistoricsites.nhcp.gov.ph+6mapcarta.com+6commons.wikimedia.org+6.
  
  

• Nearby Landmark: Jose B. Lingad Park & Museum is located about 3.5 km northeast mapcarta.com.
  
  

📈 Age & Dependency (2015 Data)

(Detailed age breakdown not provided for the barangay; can extrapolate typical Lubao patterns with youth-heavy demographics and median age in mid-20s.)

💰 Contextual Position

• Compared to other barangays in Lubao, Santa Maria is smaller (0.98% share) and shows moderate demographic growth (1.75% annually) en.wikipedia.org+14cefctoday.com+14philatlas.com+14.
  
  

✅ Summary

Barangay Santa Maria is a small but steadily growing rural community in Lubao. It maintains essential amenities—such as a barangay hall, covered court, and place of worship—while being located along a key highway and near civic attractions. The population trend indicates healthy growth and stable household structures.