SANTA INES

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9837° N, 120.6649° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 2,620 residents (~5.4% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 590 households; average household size ~4.4 members
Growth: Increased from 2,350 in 2015 to 2,620 in 2020 — ~2.18% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.5 years
Youth Dependency: ~42%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Sta. Ines is composed of several puroks that guide local governance, grassroots services, and disaster coordination.
Borders key barangays:

• San Antonio

• Santa Barbara

• Maliwalu

• San Vicente
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Serves as the center for administrative work, barangay records, and community assistance
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Venue for religious services, devotions, and the barangay fiesta in honor of Sta. Ines
  
  

• Covered Court: Multi-purpose space for events, youth activities, and public assemblies
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Provide accessible basic health services and early education
  
  

• Strategically located along interior roads leading to the Bacolor town proper and national highway connections

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Close to San Guillermo Parish Church, Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), and Bacolor Municipal Hall
  
  

• Accessible to major routes like Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA) and adjacent commercial establishments
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Situated on low-lying terrain (~7.5 m AMSL), Sta. Ines was one of the barangays affected by the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption. Today, it remains vigilant through drainage maintenance, elevated pathways, and coordination with the Bacolor MDRRMO for flood control and evacuation preparedness.

🔍 Summary

Barangay Sta. Ines is a steadily growing and resilient community in northern Bacolor with over 2,600 residents. Through strong local leadership, rebuilt infrastructure, and active disaster preparedness, it plays a vital role in Bacolor’s recovery and ongoing development. Its close-knit spirit and strategic location make it a dynamic part of the municipality’s revitalization.