TINAJERO

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9679° N, 120.6691° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 2,430 residents (~5.1% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 560 households; average household size ~4.3 members
Growth: Increased from 2,180 in 2015 to 2,430 in 2020 — ~2.19% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.4 years
Youth Dependency: ~42%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Tinajero is divided into various puroks that support the organization of local services, peacekeeping, and community activities.
Borders key barangays:

• Sta. Barbara

• Sta. Ines

• Maliwalu

• Magliman
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Administrative center for local leadership, service delivery, and barangay records
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: A place for worship and religious gatherings, including the celebration of the annual fiesta
  
  

• Covered Court: Venue for sports events, barangay assemblies, and disaster response
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Provide accessible healthcare services and early childhood education
  
  

• Easily accessible via internal barangay roads and links to major thoroughfares like Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA)

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• In close proximity to San Guillermo Parish Church, Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), and the Bacolor Municipal Hall
  
  

• Near heritage areas and former lahar-affected zones, now undergoing restoration and development
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Barangay Tinajero is located on low-lying ground (~7.2 m AMSL) and was impacted by the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption. To manage seasonal flooding, the barangay implements regular drainage maintenance, partners with the Bacolor MDRRMO, and promotes community-based disaster preparedness.

🔍 Summary

Barangay Tinajero is a proactive and close-knit community in Bacolor with more than 2,400 residents. It continues to rise from past challenges through resilient planning, vital infrastructure, and committed local governance. Tinajero contributes actively to Bacolor’s broader vision of sustainable growth and heritage restoration.