SANTO ROSARIO

Barangay Santo Rosario (also known as “Tinabang”) is one of the 27 barangays in the first-class municipality of Magalang, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines.

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: A largely rural barangay located about 5 km north of Magalang’s poblacion, extending perpendicularly from the Magalang–Concepción Road and bordering Mabalacat. The area includes sitios Calumpang and Tinabang a Malati. 

• Coordinates: Approximately 15.2447° N, 120.6372° E. 

• Elevation: About 55.2 m (181 ft) above sea level. 

• Adjacent Barangays: Shares borders with Paralayunan (Mabalacat), San Isidro, San Roque, Santa Maria (Magalang), Dolores, and Sapang Balen (Mabalacat). 

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 5,235 residents, accounting for 4.22 % of Magalang’s population of 124,188

• Households (2015): 1,027 households, with a total household population of 4,624—an average of 4.50 membersper household. 

Population by Age Group (2015 Census):

• Highest cohort: 10–14 years – 487 individuals (10.53%)

• Lowest cohort: 80+ years – 34 individuals (0.74%)

• Dependency ratios:

  • Youth (≤14): 47.2

  • Old-age (≥65): 7.81

  • Total: 55.01

• Median Age: 26.74 years 

Historical Population Growth (1990–2020):

1990: 2,547  

1995: 2,549 (+0.01%)  

2000: 3,160 (+4.71%)  

2007: 3,640 (+1.97%)  

2010: 3,910 (+2.64%)  

2015: 4,624 (+3.24%)  

2020: 5,235 (+2.65%)  

Between 2015 and 2020, Santo Rosario gained 611 residents, reflecting an annual growth rate of 2.65%

💰 Land Valuation (2025 – BIR Zonal Values):

• Interior Residential (RR): ₱990/m²

• Agricultural A1: ₱460/m²

• Agricultural A2/A17: ₱375/m²

• Agro‑industrial (GP): ₱1,105/m²

• Residential estate PHirst Park Homes near parish church (RR): ₱6,000/m²

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• The central area developed around the parish church and barangay hall (Parish Church situated along Mabalacat–Magalang road). 

• The local moniker “Tinabang” originates from an 18th‑century anecdote (“I was discouraged and departed”) tied to the area’s founding.

📈 Summary & Insights
Santo Rosario is a growing rural barangay marked by a steadily rising population (~2.7 % annual growth). Its population is relatively young (median age ~27), and its land values range from under ₱500/m² for agricultural lots to ₱6,000/m² in estate developments—reflecting a mix of traditional and emerging residential demand. Its elevation (~55 m) and distance from flood‑prone zones make it an appealing location for development near the Clark‑Mabalacat urban fringe.