SAN FRANCISO

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

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: An urban barangay in northwestern Magalang, traversed by Magalang–Angeles Road. It features residential zones, Far East College of Information & Technology, the parish church (Lord’s Epiphany Parish), barangay hall, and covered court.

• Elevation: Approximately 51.2 meters (168 ft) above sea level. 

• Adjacent Barangays: Borders San Pedro I & II, Ayala, Santa Cruz (Poblacion), Camias, and San Jose.

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 4,948 residents, accounting for 3.98 % of Magalang’s total population of 124,188.

• Households (2015):

  • Total households: 1,029

  • Household population: 5,077

  • Average household size: 4.93 members 

Age Breakdown (2015 Census):

• Largest cohort: Ages 15–19 – 542 individuals (10.7%)

• Smallest cohort: Ages 75–79 & 80+ – 43 individuals each (0.85%)

• Dependency Ratios: Youth – 44.04; Old‑Age – 6.93; Total – 50.97

• Median Age: 25.33 years 

Historical Growth (1990–2020):

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1990: 2,337  

1995: 2,882 (+4.01%/yr)  

2000: 3,519 (+4.37%)  

2007: 4,411 (+3.16%)  

2010: 4,878 (+3.73%)  

2015: 5,077 (+0.76%)  

2020: 4,948 (–0.54%)

From 2015 to 2020, the barangay experienced a –0.54 % annual population decline, losing 129 residents overall.

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• Barangay Hall & Gym: Located along Magalang–Angeles Rd, adjacent to the gym and college.

• Educational Institutions: Hosts Far East College of Information & Technology and San Francisco Elementary School. 

• Religious Landmark: Lord’s Epiphany Parish, with notable first-class relic of St Francis of Assisi since 2016.

💰 Zonal Valuation (2025):

• Barangay road frontage (CR): ~₱4,205/m²

• Interior residential lots (RR): ₱1,030–₱2,550/m²; subdivisions (Queen Victoria, Blessedville) at ₱2,500–₱4,000/m²

• Agro-industrial zones (GP): ₱1,200/m²

• Special Class Lots (e.g., Memorial Park): up to ₱7,275/m²
  
  

Summary:
San Francisco is a moderately large, well-established urban barangay in Magalang. It's characterized by educational institutions, commercial developments, and religious sites. Despite a slight population dip between 2015–2020, it retains a relatively young median age (25 years) and diverse land usage—from residential to agro-industrial.