TALBA

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9634° N, 120.6302° E
Elevation: Approximately 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 2,190 residents (~4.5% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 500 households; average household size ~4.4 members
Growth: Increased from 1,970 in 2015 to 2,190 in 2020 — ~2.13% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.0 years
Youth Dependency: ~43%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~49%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Talba consists of multiple puroks which support barangay-level planning, safety, and civic initiatives.
Borders key barangays:

• San Isidro

• Duat

• Potrero

• Cabetican

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Administrative hub for local governance, community documentation, and services
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Place of worship and venue for fiesta celebrations in honor of the barangay’s patron saint
  
  

• Covered Court: Serves as a site for community events, recreational activities, and disaster operations
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Provide basic medical support and early childhood education
  
  

• Accessible via local roads connecting to central Bacolor and neighboring towns like Guagua and Lubao
  
  

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Near San Guillermo Parish Church, Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), and Bacolor’s major government facilities

• Within a short drive of heritage areas and lahar restoration zones
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Barangay Talba lies on low-lying land (~6.2 m AMSL) and was heavily impacted by the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption. Today, the barangay continues to strengthen flood management through canal rehabilitation, elevated roads, and coordination with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) to ensure safety and climate resilience.

🔍 Summary

Barangay Talba is a resilient and steadily growing community in western Bacolor, with over 2,100 residents. Its infrastructure, strong community involvement, and strategic disaster preparedness programs contribute to its role in Bacolor’s recovery and development. Talba stands as a symbol of unity and adaptation amidst Pampanga’s changing environmental landscape.