SANTA LUCIA

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

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: An urban barangay within Magalang’s poblacion (town center), near the San Isidro resettlement and approximately 7 km northeast of Clark Global City 

• Coordinates: Approx. 15.2145° N, 120.6316° E (15° 13′ N, 120° 38′ E).

• Elevation: Ranges from 41 to 79 m, with an average elevation around 59 m (154 ft) above sea level

• Adjacent Barangays:

  • Within Magalang: San Isidro, La Paz, San Pedro I & II, San Jose

  • Outside municipal boundaries: Sapang Biabas (Mabalacat)

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 9,673 residents, or 7.79% of Magalang’s total population of 124,188

• Households (2015): Comprised of 1,980 households, totaling 8,883 people, with an average household size of 4.49 members 

Age Distribution (2015):

• Largest age group: Ages 15–19 — 966 individuals (10.87%)

• Smallest age group: Ages 80+ — 43 individuals (0.48%) 

• Dependency Ratios:

  • Youth (≤14): 46.64

  • Old‑Age (≥65): 5.62

  • Total: 52.26

• Median Age: 24.20 years 

Historical Population Growth:

• 1990: 352 → 2020: 9,673

• 2015–2020: +790 people (+1.81% per annum) 

💰 Land Valuation (2025 BIR zonal values):

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

• Residential regular (RR): ₱500/m²

• Interior residential: ₱300/m²

• Industrial (I): ₱250/m²

• Agricultural (A50): ₱150/m² 

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• Barangay Hall and local resettlement housing are significant landmarks 

• Connectivity: Positioned just 7 km from Clark Global City, benefiting from urban spillove

• The barangay spans gently undulating terrain, showing slight elevation variation from 41 to 79 m.

📈 Summary & Insights
Santa Lucia is a rapidly growing urban barangay with a youthful demographic and increasing population density. Its proximity to major economic hubs like Clark and Mabalacat, combined with significant resettlement developments, points to its rising importance in Magalang's urban landscape. While BIR zonal values remain modest, real-estate market prices may be notably higher due to urbanization and resettlement demand.