CABALANTIAN

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9954° N, 120.6421° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 3,310 residents (~6.9% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 720 households; average household size ~4.4 members
Growth: Increased from 2,980 in 2015 to 3,310 in 2020 — ~2.1% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.5 years
Youth Dependency: ~41%
Old-age Dependency: ~7%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Cabalantian is organized into multiple puroks that support local governance and community coordination.
Borders key barangays:

• Balas

• Sta. Ines

• San Vicente

• Sapang Maisac (Mexico)
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Main center for barangay governance, administrative services, and public meetings
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Religious and cultural center for the community, hosting regular masses and annual fiestas
  
  

• Covered Court: Venue for basketball games, civic assemblies, and relief operations
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Provide medical consultations, maternal and child health services, and early childhood education
  
  

• Accessible via local roads and within reach of Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA), connecting it to central Bacolor and nearby towns
  
  

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Near the historic San Guillermo Parish Church
  
  

• Close to Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) and Bacolor town proper
  
  

• In proximity to lahar-affected areas, serving as a living reminder of the town's resilience post-Mt. Pinatubo
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Barangay Cabalantian lies on low-lying terrain (~7.2 m AMSL) and remains vulnerable to flooding, especially during typhoons and monsoon rains. As a barangay heavily impacted by the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption, it continues to invest in drainage rehabilitation, floodwalls, and preparedness drills in partnership with Bacolor MDRRMO and national agencies.

🔍 Summary

Barangay Cabalantian is a dynamic and resilient community in Bacolor, home to over 3,300 residents. With key infrastructure like a barangay hall, chapel, covered court, health station, and day care center, it serves as a hub for civic life and disaster resilience. Strategically located near educational and historical landmarks, Cabalantian continues to rebuild and thrive, honoring Bacolor’s legacy of strength and unity.