DUAT

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9701° N, 120.6289° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 2,230 residents (~4.6% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 510 households; average household size ~4.4 members
Growth: Increased from 2,020 in 2015 to 2,230 in 2020 — ~1.97% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.0 years
Youth Dependency: ~42%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Duat is composed of several puroks that guide community-level governance and local participation.
Borders key barangays:

• Talba

• San Isidro

• Cabetican

• Macabacle

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Serves as the administrative center for local government services and coordination
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Dedicated place of worship that hosts masses and religious celebrations
  
  

• Covered Court: Used for barangay assemblies, sports activities, and community events
  
  

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

• Accessible via barangay roads connecting to other western Bacolor barangays and nearby routes to Guagua and Lubao

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Near local access roads that connect to San Guillermo Parish Church, DHVSU, and the Bacolor Municipal Complex
  
  

• Close to lahar-deposited areas and sites of rehabilitation from the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Barangay Duat lies on low-lying terrain (~7.0 m AMSL) and is one of the barangays historically affected by lahar flow and seasonal flooding. Continuous efforts have been made in drainage improvement, embankment repairs, and disaster risk reduction initiatives through the Bacolor MDRRMO and barangay-level emergency response teams.

🔍 Summary

Barangay Duat is a small yet resilient barangay in western Bacolor with a growing population of over 2,200 residents. Equipped with essential infrastructure and connected to nearby civic and commercial centers, Duat continues to thrive in the face of environmental challenges. The community’s commitment to disaster preparedness, public service, and cultural traditions plays a vital role in Bacolor’s broader recovery and development efforts.