PARULOG

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9642° N, 120.6374° E
Elevation: Approximately 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 2,040 residents (~4.2% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 460 households; average household size ~4.4 members
Growth: Increased from 1,860 in 2015 to 2,040 in 2020 — ~1.82% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.2 years
Youth Dependency: ~43%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~49%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Parulog is organized into multiple puroks, which coordinate community-level activities, safety efforts, and localized governance.
Borders key barangays:

• San Isidro

• Talba

• Cabetican

• Mesalipit
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Center for local governance, program implementation, and resident services
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Venue for religious activities and fiesta celebrations honoring the local patron saint
  
  

• Covered Court: Used for sports, civic gatherings, and emergency shelter during disasters
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Offer health services and early childhood education
  
  

• Accessible via barangay roads leading to major transport routes connecting Bacolor to Guagua and Lubao
  
  

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Within driving distance of San Guillermo Parish Church, Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), and Bacolor Municipal Hall
  
  

• Close to lahar rehabilitation zones and public infrastructure restored post-eruption
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Barangay Parulog lies in low-lying terrain (~6.3 m AMSL) and was significantly affected by the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption. Flood control measures, including canal rehabilitation, embankment maintenance, and barangay-based disaster response teams, help mitigate risks. Continuous partnership with the Bacolor MDRRMO ensures preparedness during the rainy season and typhoon threats.

🔍 Summary

Barangay Parulog is a resilient and steadily growing community in southwestern Bacolor with more than 2,000 residents. Despite historical challenges due to natural disasters, the barangay has rebuilt vital infrastructure and reestablished strong governance and social services. With a focus on resilience, unity, and development, Parulog continues to be an active contributor to Bacolor’s sustainable recovery.