DOLORES

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9731° N, 120.6609° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 2,520 residents (~5.2% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 580 households; average household size ~4.3 members
Growth: Increased from 2,300 in 2015 to 2,520 in 2020 — ~1.8% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.3 years
Youth Dependency: ~41%
Old-age Dependency: ~7%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Dolores is organized into several puroks, which help manage local programs and community coordination.
Borders key barangays:

• Concepcion
  
  

• San Antonio
  
  

• Sta. Barbara (Lubao)
  
  

• Magliman (San Fernando)
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Primary hub for governance, services, and barangay development efforts
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: A central venue for religious activities, masses, and the barangay’s annual fiesta
  
  

• Covered Court: Venue for sports tournaments, assemblies, and cultural events
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Provide essential services including immunizations, consultations, and early childhood education
  
  

• Well-connected to interior road networks and Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA), offering access to nearby Bacolor Poblacion and San Fernando
  
  

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Proximity to San Guillermo Parish Church and Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU)
  
  

• Close to Bacolor Public Market and other key commercial establishments in the municipal center
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Barangay Dolores sits on low-lying land (~7.2 m AMSL) and was significantly affected by the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption, with parts of the barangay covered in lahar. Ongoing efforts include clearing of drainage canals, embankment reinforcements, and disaster preparedness programs coordinated with the Bacolor MDRRMO and local stakeholders.

🔍 Summary

Barangay Dolores is a resilient and steadily progressing barangay in Bacolor with over 2,500 residents. Despite being among the areas most impacted by the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, the community has actively rebuilt its public facilities and strengthened local governance. With strong religious and cultural traditions, Dolores remains committed to disaster resilience, sustainable development, and community welfare.