SAN VICENTE

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Apalit, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9681° N, 120.7657° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.1 m (23.3 ft) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 6,320 residents (~5.4% of Apalit’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 1,460 households; average size ~4.3 members
Growth: Grew from 5,850 in 2015 to 6,320 in 2020 — ~1.53% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.1 years
Youth Dependency: ~42%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay San Vicente is organized into various puroks and smaller sitios for local governance and community coordination.
Borders key barangays:

• Paligui

• Capalangan

• Calantipe

• Cansinala

• Colgante

• San Juan

• Sampaloc
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Administrative center for governance and delivery of essential services
  
  

• Chapel: Serves as the focal point for religious gatherings, masses, and annual fiesta celebrations
  
  

• Covered Court: Used for sports, assemblies, and barangay events
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Provide health services and early childhood care
  
  

• Connected by barangay roads to McArthur Highway and nearby Apalit town facilities
  
  

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Within ~1–2 km of St. Peter the Apostle Parish Church (Apalit Church)
  
  

• Near Apalit Public Market, Apalit National High School, and other educational institutions
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Barangay San Vicente sits on low-lying terrain (~7.1 m AMSL) typical of Apalit, and is prone to flooding during the rainy season, typhoons, and high tides. The barangay maintains drainage canals and collaborates with municipal flood control programs to reduce risks and improve disaster preparedness.

🔍 Summary

Barangay San Vicente is a large and active community in Apalit with over 6,300 residents. The barangay provides key facilities such as a barangay hall, chapel, covered court, health station, and day care center. With strong ties to the town’s commercial, educational, and religious centers, San Vicente continues to focus on community development and flood resilience efforts.