ANON

📍 Geographic & Classification

Type: Rural barangay located in the western interior of Floridablanca, Pampanga, part of the Zambales mountain foothills and agricultural plains.

Coordinates & Elevation: ~ 14.9261° N, 120.4603° E; approximately 48 m (157.5 ft) above sea level
Sources: philatlas.com, openstreetmap.org, wikimapia.org

Adjacent Barangays: Shares boundaries with San Jose, San Ramon, Pandaguirig, and Bodega in Floridablanca; near Porac–Floridablanca boundary zones.

👥 Demographics & Population

Population (2020): 2,568 residents (~2.3% of Floridablanca’s total population)
Source: PSA 2020 Census

Households (2015): 2,456 individuals in 537 households — average 4.57 persons/household
Source: PSA Barangay Stats 2015

Age Profile (2015):

• Median age: 27.4 years
  
  

• Youth dependency (0–14): 44.8%
  
  

• Elderly dependency (65+): 8.6%
  
  

• Total dependency ratio: ~53.4%
  
  

📈 Population Trends

Growth from 1,710 (1990) to 2,568 (2020) — a total increase of 858 over 30 years.

Recent annual change (2015–2020): +0.89%
Trend shows steady but modest growth over the past decade.

🏡 Land Use & Real Estate

Landscape: Predominantly flat to gently sloping agricultural land with rice fields, sugarcane patches, and residential clusters along barangay and feeder roads.

Environment: Located near foothills; not flood-prone compared to Candaba areas but susceptible to waterlogging during typhoon seasons. Fertile lands support multiple cropping cycles.

🏗 Infrastructure & Amenities

Key civic facilities:

• Barangay Anon Hall and Multi-purpose Covered Court
  
  

• Barangay Health Station (with rural midwife service)
  
  

• Chapel dedicated to Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
  
  

Education:

• Anon Elementary School (under DepEd Floridablanca District)
  
  

• Daycare center for pre-school children
  
  

Other amenities:

• Barangay VAWC Desk
  
  

• Senior citizens’ and PWD support desks
  
  

• SK Youth Hub and sports court
  
  

🚗 Transport & Connectivity

Accessibility: Reached via local barangay road connected to the Dinalupihan–Floridablanca Road and Porac–Floridablanca Road.

Transport modes: Motorcycles, tricycles, farm utility vehicles; habal-habal service during remote season.

Utilities:

• Electrified via Pampanga II Electric Cooperative (PELCO II)
  
  

• Mobile coverage: Moderate signal strength for major telcos
  
  

🌟 Community & Culture

Livelihoods:

• Primarily agricultural: palay, corn, vegetables, and sugarcane
  
  

• Backyard hog raising and poultry common among households
  
  

• Seasonal employment in nearby towns and Clark Freeport Zone
  
  

Culture:

• Annual fiesta celebrates Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
  
  

• Active participation in civic clean-ups, tree planting, and Bayanihan
  
  

Youth life:

• SK-led sports fests, literacy drives, and youth leadership training
  
  

• Church-based youth ministries also active
  
  

🌏 Context within Floridablanca Municipality

Part of Floridablanca’s 33 barangays, Anon contributes to the municipality’s agricultural economy and upholds a strong rural identity within a developing municipality.

Proximity to town center: Approximately 6 km from the Poblacion of Floridablanca.

Role: Agricultural contributor and upland barangay offering rural resilience, tradition, and community-driven development.