POBLACION

📍 Geographic Profile

Location: Barangay Poblacion is located at the heart of Mabalacat City, Pampanga. As the city’s center of governance, commerce, and cultural heritage, Poblacion is home to the Mabalacat City Hall, public market, and several historical and religious landmarks. Its central location provides easy access to all other barangays and major road networks leading to Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, and neighboring municipalities.

Coordinates: Approximately 15.2235° N, 120.5760° E
Elevation: Approximately 95 meters (312 feet) above sea level

Adjacent Barangays:
Barangay Poblacion shares borders with the following barangays:

• San Francisco

• Santa Ines

• Calumpang

• Bundagul

👥 Demographic Profile

Population: As of the 2020 Census, Barangay Poblacion has a population of approximately 7,650 residents.
Households: The barangay has an estimated 1,750 households, with an average household size of about 4.4 members.

Age Distribution (latest available data):

• Highest age group: 10–14 years
  
  

• Lowest age group: 75 years and above
  
  

Historical Population Growth:
1990: 5,120
1995: 5,680
2000: 6,210
2007: 6,740
2010: 6,980
2015: 7,320
2020: 7,650

From 2015 to 2020, Barangay Poblacion grew by 330 residents, reflecting an average annual growth rate of approximately 0.88%.

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land Area & Topography:
Barangay Poblacion has flat terrain that accommodates residential, commercial, institutional, and civic structures. It is well-connected by concrete roads, with transport terminals and public utility vehicles providing routes to nearby towns and cities.

Facilities:

• Mabalacat City Hall: The seat of city governance and public administration.
  
  

• Public Market: The commercial hub for fresh produce, goods, and services.
  
  

• Barangay Hall: Provides administrative services and houses barangay offices.
  
  

• Covered Plaza / Court: Venue for public events, assemblies, and cultural activities.
  
  

• Religious Sites: Includes St. Joseph Parish Church and other places of worship significant to the city’s cultural and spiritual life.
  
  

• Educational Access: Hosts several schools and is near major educational institutions within the city.
  
  

Livelihood:
Residents are engaged in small and medium businesses, trading, public market activities, transport services, government employment, and work in nearby industrial and commercial zones, including Clark Freeport Zone.

Cultural Note:
Barangay Poblacion celebrates its fiesta annually in March, honoring St. Joseph the Worker, with religious activities, street processions, cultural performances, and community fairs that reflect the city’s vibrant heritage.