SAN BASILIO

Barangay San Basilio is one of the 10 barangays in the municipality of Santa Rita, located in the province of Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines.

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location & Elevation: San Basilio is situated in northern Santa Rita. Its elevation averages around 29.33 meters (96.2 feet) above sea level 

• Coordinates: Approximately 15.0330° N, 120.5829° E 

• Land Area: One of the largest barangays in Santa Rita, covering 591.50 hectares 

• Adjacent Barangays:

  • Calibutbut, Bacolor

  • San Isidro, Santa Rita

  • Dila‑dila, Santa Rita

  • Becuran, Santa Rita 

• Key Infrastructure & Landmarks:

  • San Basilio Barangay Hall and Health Station

  • San Basilio Parish Church (Roman Catholic) 

  • San Basilio Elementary School (est. 1910) & High School (est. 1990)

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population:

  • 2020 Census: 11,823 residents (24.5% of Santa Rita’s total population)

• Households (2015):

  • Total population: 8,407

  • Households: 1,854

  • Average household size: 4.53 members 

• Age Distribution (2015):

  • Largest age bracket: 15–19 years (871 individuals, 10.36%)

  • Smallest: 80+ years (92 individuals, 1.09%) 

  • Median age: 26.99 years

  • Dependency ratios: Youth 41.9%, Elderly 9.16%, Total 51.06% 

• Historical Population Growth:

  • 1990: 6,252 → 2015: 8,407 → 2020: 11,823

  • Growth spurt from 2015 to 2020 with annualized rate of 7.44% 

🏫 Community Facilities

• San Basilio Elementary School, established in 1910, formerly had Grade 6 classes in the 1940s

• San Basilio High School, founded on June 1, 1990 

• Multi-purpose halls, covered courts, barangay health station, jeepney terminal, and other facilities are

🌳 Land Use & Terrain

• Comprised mostly of level to gently sloping land (0–3%), ideal for agriculture and development es.scribd.com.

• Large land area supports both residential and agricultural use; institutional land includes schools, church, and health station.