MALIGAYA

📍 Geographic & Classification

Type: Rural–urban barangay in central Floridablanca, Pampanga, close to Poblacion and serving as a key connector via bridges.
Coordinates & Elevation: ~ 14.9763° N, 120.5248° E; ~25.8 m (84.6 ft) above sea level mapcarta.com+15philatlas.com+15elevationmap.net+15
Adjacent Barangays: Cabangcalan, Fortuna, Poblacion, San Isidro, San Nicolas, San Antonio, Solib

👥 Demographics & Population

Population (2020): 996 residents (~0.73% of municipal population)
Households (2015): 969 individuals in 226 households — average 4.29 persons/household
Age Profile (2015):

• Median age: 27.7 years
  
  

• Youth dependency (0–14): 38.4%
  
  

• Elderly dependency (65+): 8.65%
  
  

• Total dependency ratio: 47.0% commons.wikimedia.org+3philatlas.com+3en.everybodywiki.com+3
  
  

📈 Population Trends

• Grew from 806 in 1990 to 996 in 2020 (+190 over 30 years)
  
  

• Recent annual growth (2015–2020): +0.58% philatlas.com+1en.everybodywiki.com+1
  
  

🏡 Land Use & Real Estate

Landscape: A mix of residential clusters along central roads and agricultural patches in resting zones. Recognized for its San Agustin Bridge linkage to Fortuna
Zonal value: Likely moderate given residential-agricultural blend; official municipal zoning consistent with central barangay norms.

🏗 Infrastructure & Amenities

• Barangay Hall: Active community governance center en.m.wikipedia.org
  
  

• Bridge Infrastructure: San Agustin Bridge (KM 91+134) and Fortuna Bridge (KM 91–231) connect to Malaigaya’s neighbor, Fortuna over Pampanga Creek en.wikipedia.org+15commons.wikimedia.org+15commons.wikimedia.org+15
  
  

• Schools: Nearby Santiago Elementary School (Lubao West District) and other educational facilities in adjacent puroks en.wikipedia.org+2philippines-streets.openalfa.com+2mapcarta.com+2
  
  

🚗 Transport & Connectivity

• Road Access: Centrally located along roads linking Fortuna and Poblacion; bridges improve regional traffic flow for residents and vehicles.
  
  

• Public Transport: Served by jeepneys and tricycles connecting to municipal center and adjacent barangays.
  
  

🌟 Community & Culture

• Livelihoods: Residents engage in agriculture, local retail near bridges, and transport services.
  
  

• Civic Engagement: Participation in community programs—church festivities, bridge maintenance, and barangay governance.
  
  

• Community Hub: Barangay hall and covered court used for events, youth programs, and civic engagements.
  
  

🌏 Context within Floridablanca Municipality

• One of 33 barangays in the municipality
  
  

• Despite its small size, Maligaya plays a strategic role in local connectivity, bridging rural communities with the town center. Infrastructure links underscore its importance.