NAVALING

Barangay Navaling is one of the 27 barangays in the first-class municipality of Magalang, Pampanga, in Central Luzon, Philippines.

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Navaling is a rural barangay situated in the north-central section of Magalang. It is agricultural in character with residential clusters and is crossed by Navaling Road, part of the Magalang–Concepcion route.

• Coordinates: Approximately 15.2714° N, 120.6591° E (15° 16′ N, 120° 40′ E). 

• Elevation: Around 40.3 meters (132.2 ft) above sea level. 

• Adjacent Barangays: Borders San Roque and Dolores (Magalang), and San Bartolome and San Nicolas Balas (Concepción, Tarlac) 

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 1,474 residents, accounting for 1.19% of Magalang’s total population of 124,188

• Households (2015): 277 households with 1,482 people, averaging 5.35 members per household. 

Population by Age Group (2015):

• Highest cohort: Ages 25–29 with 162 individuals (10.6%)

• Lowest cohort: Ages 75–79 with 12 individuals (0.8%) 

• Dependency Ratios: Youth – 36.7, Old-age – 7.9, Total – 44.5

• Median Age: 27.2 years 

Historical Population Growth:

1990: 854  

1995: 1,014 (+3.27%/yr)  

2000: 1,127 (+2.29%)  

2007: 1,191 (+0.76%)  

2010: 1,371 (+5.26%)  

2015: 1,522 (+2.01%)  

2020: 1,474 (–0.67%)

There was a slight population decline between 2015 and 2020, losing 48 residents and showing an annual growth of −0.67%

💰 Zonal Valuation (2025)

• Road-front lots (CR): ₱2,095/m²

• Interior residential (RR): ₱1,280/m²

• Industrial (I): ₱1,420/m²

• Agricultural (A50): ₱300/m² 

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• Barangay Hall: Accessible via Navaling Road; close to local school and community areas.

• Navaling Elementary School: A local primary institution serving the barangay.

• Local Vibe: A Reddit user shared their experience:
  “Kung sa may Navaling kayo banda wala masyado traffic dyan and very rural.”
  Reflecting a calm, rural environment with minimal urban congestion.

Summary:
Navaling is a small rural barangay exhibiting moderate population stability with minimal decline in recent years. Its demographic trends show a young working-age population. Land values align with rural standards, and basic facilities—such as a school and barangay hall—support community life. The overall setting is serene and agricultural, ideal for those seeking a laid-back pace.