SANTO NINO

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

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: A rural barangay situated in the northern part of Magalang along local roads just off the Magalang–Concepción corridor. 

• Coordinates: 15.2365° N, 120.7118° E. 

• Elevation: Ranges from approximately 22 m (72 ft) (elevationmap) to 29 m (95 ft) depending on measurement sources.

• Adjacent Barangays: Including Bucanan, San Agustin, San Ildefonso, San Vicente, San Miguel (Magalang) and northern boundary near San Isidro (Concepción). 

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 3,494 residents, comprising 2.81% of Magalang’s total population.

• Households (2015): 588 households with a combined household population of 2,873—averaging 4.89 membersper household. 

Historical Population & Household Trends (1990–2015):

• Household population grew steadily from 1,615 (1990) to 2,873 (2015), while average household size declined from 6.00 to 4.89. 

💰 Land Valuation (2025 – BIR Zonal Values)

• Along barangay roads (Class CR): ₱2,575/m²

• Interior residential (RR): ₱1,180/m²

• Agricultural (A50): ₱245/m²

• Industrial (I): ₱1,800/m²

• Agro‑industrial (GP): ₱865/m² 

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• Contains a barangay hall and a basic network of barangay roads linking to the Magalang–Concepción route.

• The rural landscape suggests a mix of farming and small residence clusters near roadways.

📈 Summary & Insights
Santo Niño is a mid-sized rural barangay with a stable, slowly growing population and households that have become more compact over time (from 6 to ~5 members). Land values are moderate by Pampanga standards—higher than agricultural rates but below urban zones—making it a versatile area for residential or light industrial development. Its gentle elevation (22–29 m) suggests minimal flood risk outside extreme rainfall events.