Barangay San Pedro I is one of the 27 barangays in the first-class municipality of Magalang, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines. Below is the comprehensive geographic and demographic overview:
📍 Geographic Profile
Location: Urban barangay within Magalang’s poblacion, centered along Magalang–Concepcion Road. Features include the barangay hall, public market, health center, and chapel.
Coordinates: Approximately 15.2131° N, 120.6574° E.
Elevation: Estimated at 46.7 m (153.2 ft) above sea level.
Adjacent Barangays: Borders Santa Lucia, La Paz, Ayala, San Francisco, and San Pedro II.
👥 Demographic Profile
Population (2020): 1,756 residents, representing about 1.41% of Magalang’s total population of 124,188.
Households (2015): 375 households with a combined population of 1,760, yielding an average household size of 4.69 members.
Age Distribution (2015):
Largest cohort: ages 5–9 — 178 individuals (10.11%)
Smallest: ages 70–74 — 21 individuals (1.19%)
Youth dependency ratio: 41.13
Old-age dependency ratio: 9.68
Total dependency ratio: 50.81
Median age: 28.10 years
📈 Historical Population Growth:
Census Year
Population
Annual Growth Rate
1990
1,748
–
1995
1,664
–0.92%
2000
1,844
+2.23%
2007
1,858
+0.10%
2010
1,761
–1.93%
2015
1,760
–0.01%
2020
1,756
–0.05%
Between 2015 and 2020, the population remained relatively stable, with a slight decline of 4 persons (–0.05% annually).
🏘️ Community Features & Notes
Barangay Hall & Support Facilities: Includes a multi-purpose building, chapel, daycare center, health center, and council office—all located near the barangay hall and public market.
Urban Role: Functions as a community hub with essential services and connectivity to nearby urban barangays and Clark Global City (~9 km away).
Summary:
San Pedro I is a small, stable urban barangay within Magalang’s poblacion. Its population has been steady since the 1990s, with minor shifts in household numbers. The barangay offers essential civic amenities and benefits from strategic positioning along major roads