MACABACLE

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9789° N, 120.6194° E
Elevation: Approximately 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 2,480 residents (~5.2% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 565 households; average household size ~4.4 members
Growth: Increased from 2,280 in 2015 to 2,480 in 2020 — ~1.67% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 26.9 years
Youth Dependency: ~43%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~49%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Macabacle is organized into several puroks to support local governance and civic engagement.
Borders key barangays:

• Duat

• Cabetican

• San Vicente

• Talba

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Serves as the barangay’s governance center, facilitating administrative services and community meetings
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Religious hub for the local faithful, hosting regular Masses and fiestas
  
  

• Covered Court: Venue for sports events, assemblies, and emergency response operations
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Provide healthcare services and foundational education for children
  
  

• Accessible via local roads linking to major routes like Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA) and nearby municipalities such as Guagua
  
  

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Within proximity to San Guillermo Parish Church and Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU)
  
  

• Close to the Bacolor town center and nearby heritage zones
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Barangay Macabacle sits on low-lying land (~6.7 m AMSL) and was significantly affected by the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption and lahar flow. It continues to implement flood mitigation projects, maintain drainage systems, and conduct disaster preparedness drills in coordination with the Bacolor MDRRMO and partner agencies.

🔍 Summary

Barangay Macabacle is a resilient and steadily developing community in Bacolor with around 2,500 residents. Equipped with essential facilities like a barangay hall, chapel, health center, and covered court, it plays a vital role in the local recovery efforts from past lahar disasters. The barangay’s strong community spirit, coupled with continuous infrastructure improvements, contributes to Bacolor’s long-term development and cultural preservation.