SAN PABLO

Barangay San Pablo (formerly part of the poblacion, nicknamed Talimunduc a Maragul/Malati/Cubul) is an urban barangay in the municipality of Magalang, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines.

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Positioned northeast of the town center along Magalang–Concepcion Road. It derives its name from Captain Pablo Luciano. 

• Coordinates & Elevation: Situated at approximately 15.2182° N, 120.6769° E, with an elevation of 38 m (125 ft) above sea level. 

• Adjacent Barangays:

  • San Vicente

  • Baliti (Arayat)

  • San Agustin

  • San Nicolas II

  • Santa Cruz (Poblacion)

  • Buensuceso (Arayat)

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 4,389 residents, representing 3.53% of Magalang’s total population of 124,188.

• Households (2015): 796 households with a population of 3,420, averaging 4.30 members per household.

Population by Age Group (2015 Census):

• Largest cohort: Ages 5–9 — 376 individuals (10.99%)

• Smallest cohort: Age 80+ — 12 individuals (0.35%)

• Youth Dependency Ratio: 48.55

• Old-Age Dependency Ratio: 6.62

• Total Dependency Ratio: 55.17

• Median Age: 24.72 years 

Historical Population Growth (1990–2020):

1990: 739  

1995: 1,613 (+15.8%/yr)  

2000: 1,854 (+3.0%)  

2007: 2,551 (+4.5%)  

2010: 2,917 (+5.0%)  

2015: 3,420 (+3.07%)  

2020: 4,389 (+5.39%)

Between 2015 and 2020, San Pablo added 969 residents, with a strong annual growth rate of +5.39%. 

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• Barangay Hall & Day Care: Located on Don Luis Dizon Drive, near the Magalang Church of the Nazarene and a local chapel, as well as an open court. 

• Former Sitios: Known historically as Talimunduc a Maragul, Talimunduc a Malati, and Cubul—established as a separate barangay to honor Cap. Pablo Luciano. 

📈 Summary & Insights
San Pablo is a vibrant urban barangay showing rapid population growth. Its residents are predominantly young, and the area is anchored by key civic infrastructure. As it continues to expand, urban planning efforts may be vital to support its increasing population density and household development.