Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9762° N, 120.6485° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) above sea level
Population: 2,840 residents (~5.9% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 645 households; average household size ~4.4 members
Growth: Increased from 2,610 in 2015 to 2,840 in 2020 — ~1.7% annual growth
Median Age: 27.3 years
Youth Dependency: ~42%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%
Barangay Cabambangan is subdivided into several puroks for effective community management and local governance.
Borders key barangays:
San Vicente
San Antonio
Concepcion
Dolores
Barangay Hall: Main office for barangay governance and administrative functions
Chapel: Central venue for masses, community devotions, and local fiesta celebrations
Covered Court: Multi-use structure for sports, public gatherings, and emergency relief operations
Health Station & Day Care Center: Offer basic medical services, child immunization, and preschool education
Accessible via Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA) and interior barangay roads leading to Bacolor Poblacion and nearby barangays
Very near the San Guillermo Parish Church, known for being half-buried by lahar
Close to Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), Bacolor Municipal Hall, and civic centers
Near sites of lahar preservation and post-Pinatubo community rebuilding efforts
Barangay Cabambangan is located on low-lying terrain (~7.1 m AMSL) and is within the historically lahar-affected zone of Bacolor. It continues to face flood threats during the rainy season and relies on municipal flood mitigation structures, drainage canals, and community-based disaster risk reduction training programs.
Barangay Cabambangan is a mid-sized, historically rich barangay in the heart of Bacolor. With a population nearing 3,000, it is home to vital infrastructure like a barangay hall, chapel, health center, and day care facility. Situated close to educational, cultural, and religious landmarks, Cabambangan stands as a testament to the town’s resilience, actively participating in recovery and community strengthening efforts after the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption.