TURU

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

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location & Coordinates: A rural barangay in the northern part of Magalang, located along local roads connecting to San Ildefonso, Santo Niño, San Agustin, among others. Coordinates are approximately 15.2461° N, 120.7321° E. 

• Elevation: Low-lying at around 17.7 m (58.1 ft) above sea level. 

• Adjacent Barangays: Borders Buliran (San Antonio, Nueva Ecija), Escaler, Bagong Sikat (Nueva Ecija), La Paz (Arayat), San Ildefonso, Santo Niño, San Agustin, and Talimunduc Marimla (Concepción, Tarlac).

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 1,962 residents, representing 1.58% of Magalang’s total population.

• Households (2015): 438 households, with a population of 2,052—averaging 4.68 members per household.

• Age Group (2015 Census):

  • Largest: Ages 10–14 → 240 (11.7%)

  • Smallest: Ages 80+ → 7 (0.34%)

  • Dependency Ratios: Youth 55.68; Old‑age 5.01; Total 60.69

  • Median age: 22.15 years 

Historical Population Growth (1990–2020):

1990: 842  

1995: 1,036 (+3.96%/yr)  

2000: 1,200 (+3.20%)  

2007: 1,496 (+3.09%)  

2010: 1,516 (+0.48%)  

2015: 2,052 (+5.93%)  

2020: 1,962 (–0.94%)

The barangay saw a sharp growth from 2010 to 2015, then a slight decline in 2020—down 90 people, at −0.94% annually. gadm.org+6philatlas.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6

💰 Land Valuation (2025 zonal values):

• Along barangay road (CR): ₱1,795/m²

• Interior residential (RR): ₱540–₱970/m²

• Agricultural (A50): ₱210–₱270/m²

• Industrial (I): ₱1,505/m²

• Agro-industrial (GP): ₱900/m² 

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

• Barangay Hall & Covered Court: La Paz Turu Barangay Hall is near the covered court and Maria Dela Paz Chapel. 

• Turu Elementary School: Opened in 1984 and serves the barangay’s youth.

• Health Initiatives: In April 2021, Turu was chosen for the "Healthy Pinas" mobile clinic rollout—providing free diagnostics and consultations to around 300 residents. sunstar.com.ph

• Local Heritage: Turu originated from forest land at Mount Arayat’s foot, named after a deer (“turu”) sighting and officially became a barrio in 1968. geocities.ws

📈 Summary & Insights
Turu is a small but dynamic rural barangay with a young demographic (median age 22) and large dependency ratio (~60.7%). Though it experienced rapid growth into 2015, the population declined slightly by 2020. Zonal land values are modest but increasing in areas near roads and industrial zones.

The presence of an elementary school, barangay hall, covered court, and recent healthcare services indicates proactive local governance and community development. Its historical roots, natural surroundings, and facilities make it suitable for balanced rural-urban transition.