PAGUIRUAN

📍 Geographic & Classification

Type: Rural–urban barangay in central-west Floridablanca, Pampanga ticcihphilippines.org+14philatlas.com+14gadm.org+14
Coordinates & Elevation: ~ 14.9979° N, 120.5341° E; approximately 29.9 m (98 ft) above sea level
Adjacent Barangays: Benedicto, Del Carmen, San Isidro, San Jose, San Nicolas, Poblacion, Salu (Porac), and Valdez

👥 Demographics & Population

Population (2020): 6,907 residents (~5.10% of Floridablanca’s population)
Households (2015): 6,833 individuals in 1,531 households — average 4.46 persons/household
Age Profile (2015):

• Median age: ~26.8 years
  
  

• Youth dependency (0–14): 40.24%
  
  

• Elderly dependency (65+): 6.64%
  
  

• Total dependency ratio: 46.88% philatlas.com
  
  

📈 Population Trends

• Grew from 4,203 (1990) to 6,907 (2020)—an increase of 2,704 over 30 years philatlas.com
  
  

• Recent annual growth slowed to +0.23% (2015–2020)
  
  

🏡 Land Use & Real Estate

Landscape: Mixture of agricultural plots (rice, vegetables) and suburban residential areas clustered along main roads and bridges—land includes some heritage structures such as the “Bahay Kastila” in Paguiruan
Elevation & Flood Risk: At ~30 m, mildly prone to lowland flooding; its elevation matches nearby Poblacion.

🏗 Infrastructure & Amenities

• Barangay Hall, Chapel & Plaza: Central civic features near the main road. commons.wikimedia.org+6wikimapia.org+6en.wikipedia.org+6
  
  

• Education:
  
  

  • Paguiruan Elementary School (est. 1956) on Don Alfredo St. kapampanganku.com+15mapcarta.com+15wikimapia.org+15
    
    

  • Paguiruan High School (est. 1976) close to the elementary school commons.wikimedia.org+15mapcarta.com+15wikimapia.org+15
    
    

• Heritage: Features a Spanish-era heritage house (“Bahay Kastila” of Don Alfredo Infante) en.wikipedia.org+2commons.wikimedia.org+2ticcihphilippines.org+2
  
  

🚗 Transport & Connectivity

• Located along Barangay road connecting Floridablanca and Porac, crossing a creek via steel bridge with a welcoming arch philippines.worldplaces.me+15commons.wikimedia.org+15mapcarta.com+15
  
  

• Served by jeepneys, tricycles, and informal motorcycle taxis linking to Poblacion and nearby barangays.
  
  

• Close to Basa Air Base (~4 km southwest). en.wikipedia.org+9mapcarta.com+9mapcarta.com+9
  
  

🌟 Community & Culture

• Livelihoods: Primarily rice farming and small-scale retail/services near the plaza and school area.
  
  

• Youth & Governance: Likely active SK activities in plazas, schools, and covered courts.
  
  

• Heritage Appreciation: Community-linked pride in heritage structures and local landmarks.
  
  

🌏 Context within Floridablanca Municipality

Paguiruan ranks among the top barangays by population (~5%), balancing residential and agricultural roles. The presence of educational institutions, heritage sites, and civic amenities positions it as a central barangay with evolving suburban elements. Infrastructure investments (bridges, plaza upgrades) underline its importance in local community connectivity and heritage conservation.