CABAMBANGAN

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9762° N, 120.6485° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

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

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.3 years
Youth Dependency: ~42%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Cabambangan is subdivided into several puroks for effective community management and local governance.
Borders key barangays:

• San Vicente

• San Antonio

• Concepcion

• Dolores
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• 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
  
  

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• 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
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

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.

🔍 Summary

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.