POTRERO

🏘️ Location & Geography

Municipality: Bacolor, Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates: ~14.9658° N, 120.6462° E
Elevation: Approximately 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) above sea level

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

Population: 2,270 residents (~4.7% of Bacolor’s total population)
Households (2015): Approximately 520 households; average household size ~4.4 members
Growth: Increased from 2,060 in 2015 to 2,270 in 2020 — ~1.94% annual growth

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

Median Age: 27.1 years
Youth Dependency: ~42%
Old-age Dependency: ~6%
Total Dependency Ratio: ~48%

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

Barangay Potrero is divided into several puroks, each helping manage grassroots governance, safety initiatives, and local programs.
Borders key barangays:

• San Isidro

• Parulog

• Mesalipit

• Talba
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall: Hub for barangay governance, community services, and public records
  
  

• Barangay Chapel: Dedicated site for spiritual gatherings and annual fiesta celebrations
  
  

• Covered Court: Used for sports events, barangay assemblies, and emergency shelters
  
  

• Health Station & Day Care Center: Provide basic medical assistance and early education to the community
  
  

• Accessible through local roads leading to main thoroughfares connecting Bacolor to Guagua and the town center
  
  

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Within reach of San Guillermo Parish Church, Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), and the Bacolor Municipal Complex
  
  

• Near areas restored after the Mt. Pinatubo eruption and ongoing lahar management zones
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

Barangay Potrero is located on low-lying land (~6.9 m AMSL) and was affected by the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption. The barangay continues to implement drainage clearing, embankment repairs, and community-based disaster risk reduction initiatives in coordination with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO).

🔍 Summary

Barangay Potrero is a tight-knit, proactive community in Bacolor with over 2,200 residents. Despite the challenges brought by past disasters, the barangay has rebuilt key facilities and continues to strengthen its infrastructure, governance, and public services. Through resilience and community cooperation, Potrero remains a vital part of Bacolor’s path toward inclusive recovery and sustainable development.