Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9642° N, 120.6374° E
Elevation: Approximately 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) above sea level
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
Median Age: 27.2 years
Youth Dependency: ~43%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~49%
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
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
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
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.
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.