Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9731° N, 120.6609° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) above sea level
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
Median Age: 27.3 years
Youth Dependency: ~41%
Old-age Dependency: ~7%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%
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)
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
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
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.
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.