DEL CARMEN

📍 Geographic & Classification

Type: Rural–urban barangay in northeastern Floridablanca, Pampanga, along major thoroughfares—primarily agricultural with emerging residential/commercial pockets. gadm.org+12philatlas.com+12gadm.org+12
Coordinates & Elevation: ~ 15.0043° N, 120.5343° E; about 34 m (111.5 ft) above sea level.
Adjacent Barangays: Shares boundaries with Apalit, Benedicto, Calantas (Floridablanca), and Camias, Salu (Porac).

👥 Demographics & Population

Population (2020): 3,152 residents (~2.33% of municipal population).
Households (2015): 3,089 individuals in 761 households—≈4.06 persons/household.
Age Profile (2015):

• Median age: 27.12 years
  
  

• Youth dependency (0–14): 44.38%
  
  

• Elderly dependency (65+): 7.94%
  
  

• Total dependency ratio: 52.32%. philatlas.com
  
  

📈 Population Trends

• Population grew from 1,656 in 1990 to 3,152 in 2020 (+1,496).
  
  

• Recent annualized growth (2015–2020): +0.43%. philatlas.com
  
  

🏡 Land Use & Real Estate

Landscape: Dominantly agricultural—rice and vegetable fields—with clustered housing and new residential developments along thoroughfares.
Zoning: Mix of Residential (RR) and Commercial (CR) zones near main road; agricultural interior zones.

🏗 Infrastructure & Amenities

• Barangay Hall & Covered Court: Centralized along Barangay Del Carmen Road.
  
  

• Education:
  
  

  • Del Carmen Elementary School (DepEd Floridablanca West District).
    
    

  • Other learning centers: Little Angel Ecumenical, Northwestern Academy, Benedicto & Calantas elementary nearby. gadm.org+13philippines-streets.openalfa.com+13waze.com+13
    
    

• Religious Facility: Del Carmen Chapel (Roman Catholic), serving as a key local worship site. mapcarta.com+1mapcarta.com+1
  
  

🚗 Transport & Connectivity

• Roads: Positioned along Barangay Del Carmen Road and connected to Fil-Am Friendship Hwy/SCTEx access.
  
  

• Public Transport: Jeepneys and tricycles link residents to Floridablanca poblacion and neighboring barangays.
  
  

• Accessibility: ~4 km north of Floridablanca Poblacion, ~7 km south of Porac. mapcarta.com+7mapcarta.com+7mapcarta.com+7
  
  

🌟 Community & Culture

• Livelihoods: Agriculture-based (palay, vegetables), with emerging retail and service sectors near main road ingress.
  
  

• Community Life: Civic events held in the covered court; chapel-centered religious activities and youth gatherings.
  
  

• Youth Engagement: Active SK involvement in school and barangay programs.
  
  

🌏 Context within Floridablanca Municipality

• Del Carmen is one of 33 barangays in the municipality. It balances agricultural traditions with gradual suburban development due to its road access.
  
  

• Historically notable as the site of Pampanga Sugar Mill (PASUMIL) in the 1920s and former WWII military facilities. pampanga.gov.ph+7kapampanganku.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7