MABICAL

📍 Geographic & Classification

Type: Rural–urban barangay in central Floridablanca, Pampanga. en.wikipedia.org+14philatlas.com+14zamboanga.com+14
Coordinates & Elevation: ~ 14.9762° N, 120.5327° E; ~26.5 m (86.9 ft) above sea level
Adjacent Barangays: Borders San Roque Dau (Lubao), Maquiapo & Ascomo (Guagua), Población & Valdez (Floridablanca), and Solib (Floridablanca)

👥 Demographics & Population

Population (2020): 3,195 residents (~2.36% of Floridablanca’s population)
Households (2015): 784 households with 3,171 people—average of 4.04 persons/household
Age Profile (2015):

• Median age: 24.85 years
  
  

• Youth dependency (0–14): 46.35%
  
  

• Elderly dependency (65+): 5.96%
  
  

• Total dependency ratio: 52.31% philatlas.com+1schoolandcollegelistings.com+1
  
  

📈 Population Trends

• Grew from 1,026 (1990) to 3,195 (2020)—a gain of 2,169 inhabitants over 30 years.
  
  

• Recent annual growth (2015–2020): +0.16% per year philatlas.com
  
  

🏡 Land Use & Real Estate

Landscape: A blend of residential clusters along the Floridablanca Road and agricultural plots (palay, vegetables).
Land Values (2025 zonal rates):

• Commercial along provincial road: ₱6,000/m²
  
  

• Residential RR: ₱4,875/m²
  
  

• Industrial IRR: ₱5,650/m²
  
  

• Barangay road CR/RR: ₱4,000/₂₈₇₅; interior RR: ₱1,500/m² en.wikipedia.org+13zonalvaluefinderph.com+13philippines-streets.openalfa.com+13
  
  

🏗 Infrastructure & Amenities

• Barangay Hall & Covered Court: Located along the main access route (visible in images).
  
  

• Education:
  
  

  • Mabical Elementary School on Floridablanca Road (est. Dec 31, 1977) under DepEd Pampanga division philippines-streets.openalfa.com+1philippines-streets.openalfa.com+1zonalvaluefinderph.com+14mapcarta.com+14gadm.org+14
    
    

  • Vocational training at Angel Emanuel Technical Institute in Purok 1 schoolandcollegelistings.com
    
    

• Places of Worship: Several evangelical churches near Orchid & Rafflesia Streets philippines-streets.openalfa.com+1philippines-streets.openalfa.com+1
  
  

🚗 Transport & Connectivity

• Road Access: Situated along Floridablanca Road and provincial network. Images show streets near Valdez Bridge.
  
  

• Public Transport: Served by jeepneys and tricycles, facilitating travel to Población, Guagua, and Lubao.
  
  

🌟 Community & Culture

• Livelihoods: Mixed — agriculture, small retail (near bridge and roads), vocational services.
  
  

• Civic Life: Municipal programs like anti-rabies drives, “Barangay Day” events (e.g., free civil weddings at Mabical Covered Court) commons.wikimedia.org+3commons.wikimedia.org+3commons.wikimedia.org+3philatlas.com+2pampanga.gov.ph+2pampanga.gov.ph+2
  
  

• Local Flavor: Known locally for items like leche flan at celebrations (Reddit mention)
  
  

🌏 Context within Floridablanca Municipality

• One of 33 barangays in Floridablanca, located centrally near Población and Valdez govern1.com+7pampanga.gov.ph+7pampanga.gov.ph+7
  
  

• Contributes to the mix of agriculture, education, and community services in the municipality.