CONCEPCION

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9735° N, 120.6552° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.4 meters (24.3 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 2,710 residents (~5.6% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 610 households; average household size ~4.4 members
Growth: Increased from 2,510 in 2015 to 2,710 in 2020 — ~1.53% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.0 years
Youth Dependency: ~42%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Concepcion is divided into several puroks that manage grassroots governance and coordinate public services and local events.
Borders key barangays:

• Cabambangan

• San Antonio

• San Vicente

• Dolores

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Central location for barangay administration, resident services, and meetings
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Hosts religious celebrations, masses, and the annual fiesta in honor of the Immaculate Conception
  
  

• Covered Court: Multi-use space for sports, civic programs, and community relief operations
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Provide access to basic health care and early childhood learning
  
  

• Connected to Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA) and interior roads leading to Bacolor town center
  
  

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Close to San Guillermo Parish Church, a historic and partially buried structure post-Pinatubo
  
  

• Near Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) and Bacolor Municipal Hall
  
  

• Accessible to commercial and government institutions in Bacolor Poblacion
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Barangay Concepcion lies on low-lying terrain (~7.4 m AMSL) and remains susceptible to flooding, especially during monsoon season. Post-1991, the barangay has implemented drainage improvements, lahar embankments, and participates in disaster risk reduction efforts in coordination with the Bacolor MDRRMO.

🔍 Summary

Barangay Concepcion is a close-knit, steadily growing community in Bacolor with more than 2,700 residents. Despite being among the barangays affected by the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, Concepcion has rebuilt and revitalized key infrastructure including its barangay hall, chapel, and community centers. It continues to promote sustainable development, disaster preparedness, and strong local governance—serving as a vital part of Bacolor’s recovery and growth.