SANTA MARIA

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

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Situated in the northwestern part of Magalang, Santa Maria is a rural–agricultural barangay crossed by minor roads. It lies on fertile plains and is part of the Magalang–Concepción corridor.

• Coordinates: Approximately 15.2554° N, 120.6650° E (15° 15′ N, 120° 40′ E). 

• Elevation: Around 37.4 meters (123 feet) above sea level. 

• Adjacent Barangays:

  • Within Magalang: San Isidro, San Ildefonso, San Antonio, San Roque, Santo Rosario, and Dolores

  • Also borders Almendras (San Isidro), Concepción, Tarlac

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 2,974 residents, accounting for 2.39% of Magalang’s total population (124,188).

• Households (2015): 559 households with a household population of 2,740, averaging 4.90 members per household. 

Population by Age Group (2015 Census):

• Most populous: Ages 5–9 — 318 individuals (11.61%)

• Least populous: Ages 80+ — 13 individuals (0.47%)

• Dependency Ratios: Youth 53.28% • Elderly 7.33% • Total 60.61%

• Median Age: 24.76 years 

Historical Population Growth:

1990: 1,428  

1995: 1,686 (+3.16%/yr)  

2000: 1,905 (+2.65%)  

2007: 2,263 (+2.40%)  

2010: 2,499 (+3.68%)  

2015: 2,740 (+1.77%)  

2020: 2,974 (+1.74%)

The barangay added 234 residents from 2015 to 2020, with an annual growth rate of 1.74%. 

💰 Land Valuation (2025 – zonal values)

• Along barangay roads (CR): ₱3,220/m²

• Residential regular (RR): ₱1,315/m²

• Industrial (I): ₱1,455/m²

• Agricultural (A50): ₱265/m²

• Notable exceptions: Near Angeles City Flying Club – CR ₱2,320/m²; Agro‑industrial (GP) ₱750/m

Market Insight:
Recent listings include land for sale at ₱1,200/m²—nearly 4.5× the zonal agricultural value, indicative of strong demand or spec development for farm resorts or residential lots near Clark. 

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• Largely agricultural with farms and small clusters of homes.

• Contains basic barangay infrastructure (hall, road access), though major facilities are small-scale.

📈 Summary & Insights
Santa Maria is a moderately small, steadily growing rural barangay with a youthful population profile. Zonal land values reflect its agricultural nature, but current market listings suggest much higher actual prices—often several multiples of zonal rates—particularly in development-adjacent zones. This trend is consistent with patterns across Pampanga where real-estate often outpaces BIR valuations.