SAN ILDEFONSO

Barangay San Ildefonso (also known as Balitucan) is one of the 27 barangays in the first-class municipality of Magalang, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines.

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: San Ildefonso is a predominantly urban barangay in the northwestern part of Magalang. It is crossed by major routes connecting Magalang to Concepción and hosts residential areas, local shops, and the barangay hall. 

• Coordinates: Approximately 15.2571° N, 120.7122° E (15° 15′ N, 120° 43′ E). 

• Elevation: Around 24.7 m (81.0 ft) above sea level. 

• Adjacent Barangays:

  • Bucanan, Santo Niño, Turu, San Antonio, San Miguel, and Santa Maria (Magalang)

  • San Isidro (Barangay Almendras), Concepción, Tarla

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 7,593 residents, accounting for 6.11% of Magalang’s total population of 124,188.

• Households (2015): 1,438 households with a total household population of 6,752, averaging 4.70 members per household. 

Population by Age Group (2015 Census):

• Highest: Ages 15–19 – 737 individuals (10.92%)

• Lowest: Ages 80+ – 60 individuals (0.89%)

• Dependency Ratios: Youth – 47.26; Old-age – 8.39; Total – 55.65

• Median Age: 25.10 years 

Historical Population Growth:

1990: 4,563  

1995: 5,085 (+2.05%/yr)  

2000: 5,680 (+2.40%)  

2007: 6,322 (+1.49%)  

2010: 6,532 (+1.20%)  

2015: 6,752 (+0.63%)  

2020: 7,593 (+2.50%)

From 2015 to 2020, San Ildefonso gained 841 residents, with an annualized growth rate of 2.50%.

💰 Land Valuation (2025 – BIR zonal values):

• Along barangay roads (Class CR): ₱1,040/m²

• Interior residential lots (RR): ₱250/m²

• Agricultural (A50): ₱145/m²

• Industrial (I): ₱160/

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• Contains the barangay hall, residential streets, and small retail shops along main routes.

• A large agricultural lot (~30,671 m²) was recently listed for sale at ₱500/m², indicating that land values here remain affordable compared to zonal values. 

• The barangay's mixed-use layout—urban and agricultural—makes it attractive for investment or expansion, especially near Concepción-access roads.

Summary:
San Ildefonso is a significant, moderately large barangay in Magalang, showing steady growth, youthful demographics, and a balance of urban and agricultural zones. Zonal land values are budget-friendly, while listed agricultural land (~₱500/m²) suggests that market demand may still be below zonal standards—ideal for investors and developers