APALIT

📍 Geographic & Classification

Type: Urban‑rural barangay in the eastern part of Floridablanca, Pampanga. Situated near the Basa Air Base community and adjacent resettlement zones. reddit.com+15philatlas.com+15philippines-streets.openalfa.com+15

Coordinates & Elevation: ~ 14.9774° N, 120.4804° E; approximately 51.3 m (168.3 ft) above sea level

Adjacent Barangays: Bordered by Benedicto, Consuelo, Del Carmen, Pandaguirig, Camias (Porac), Pabanlag (Floridablanca), and Pio (Porac). Also closely linked to the community around Basa Air Base.

👥 Demographics & Population

Population (2020): 9,298 residents (~6.86% of Floridablanca’s total population)

Households (2015): 9,068 individuals across 2,129 households — averaging 4.26 persons per household

Age Profile (2015):

• Median age: approximately 24.97 years
  
  

• Youth dependency (0–14): 43.8%
  
  

• Elderly dependency (65+): 6.03%
  
  

• Total dependency ratio: 49.83% philatlas.com+4philatlas.com+4fblanca.tripod.com+4
  
  

📈 Population Trends

Population surged from 1,010 in 1990 to 9,298 in 2020 — a +8,288 increase over 30 years. Recent growth slowed: +0.40% (2015–2020) and +0.53% annually. philatlas.com

🏡 Land Use & Real Estate

Landscape: Mix of residential areas, resettlement zones, and fringes of Basa Air Base. Urban density is relatively high compared to neighboring barangays.

Development: Growth largely due to Mt. Pinatubo-era resettlements (mid‑1990s) in areas like Apalit Resettlement.

🏗 Infrastructure & Amenities

Civic Facilities: Community center in the resettlement area, barangay multipurpose hall, and proximity to Basa Air Base.

Education: Served by local elementary schools; secondary schools likely within nearby barangays and Porac/municipal center.

Religious: Home to the historic Saint Peter the Apostle Parish Church — a Neo‑Renaissance gem with rare relics of St. Peter. Active site of the annual “Libad ng Apung Iru” fluvial procession (June 28).

🚗 Transport & Connectivity

Road Network:

• Served by SCTEX‑Floridablanca Access Road and other main avenues tied to Basa Air Base. en.wikipedia.org+15philippines-streets.openalfa.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15
  
  

• MacArthur Highway connects Apalit to Bulacan towns and Manila.
  
  

Transport Modes: Jeeps, mini‑buses (first trip around 5:30 AM), tricycles serve local mobility. philatlas.com+15reddit.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15

Proximity: About 44–47 km (~45 min by car) from Apalit barangay to Floridablanca town proper.

🌟 Community & Culture

Livelihoods: Mixture of urban services (retail, transport) and nearby agricultural/resettlement agriculture. Surrounding Basa Air Base brings additional economic activity.

Culture & Festivities:

• Patron saint: St. Peter the Apostle.
  
  

• Apung Iru Festival (June 28–30): One of Pampanga’s most colorful fluvial parades, honoring the centuries-old ivory image of St. Peter. waze.com+5whereinpampanga.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5
  
  

Youth Engagement: Likely active SK units, barangay events tied to church and civic life, though specific data not sourced.

🌏 Context within Floridablanca Municipality

Municipality Overview: Floridablanca has 33 barangays, 175 km², population 135,542 (2020)

Role of Apalit: As the most populous barangay (6.86%), Apalit is a major urban‑rural hub, shaped by resettlements and proximity to military and transportation infrastructure.

Strategic Importance: Functions as a gateway area, linking Porac and Bulacan via SCTEX and serving as a resettlement and community buffer around Basa Air Base.