SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

🏘️ Location & Geography

• Municipality: Guagua, Pampanga, Central Luzon
  
  

• Coordinates: 14.9758° N, 120.6369° E
  
  

• Elevation: ~8 m (26 ft) above sea level id.scribd.com+13philatlas.com+13commons.wikimedia.org+13
  
  

• Situated in the Betis district, it borders barangays San Agustin, San Nicolas 2nd, San Juan Nepomuceno, and San Miguel philatlas.com+10mapcarta.com+10kapampanganku.com+10
  
  

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

• Population: 2,657 residents — ~2.06 % of Guagua’s total en.wikipedia.org+9philatlas.com+9psa.gov.ph+9
  
  

• Households (2015): 556 households, average size 4.56 members philatlas.com+2philatlas.com+2philatlas.com+2
  
  

• Growth Rate: Rose from 2,537 in 2015 to 2,657 in 2020, about 0.98 % annual growth philatlas.com
  
  

👥 Age Structure & Dependency (2015)

• Median Age: 29.2 years
  
  

• Dependency Ratios:
  
  

  • Youth (0–14): ~40%
    
    

  • Elderly (65+): ~10.8%
    
    

  • Total: ~50.7% philatlas.com
    
    

🏞️ Subdivisions & Administration

• Divided into Sitios Centro, Paralaya, Paroba psa.gov.ph+4philatlas.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4
  
  

• Governed by an elected Barangay Captain and council
  
  

• Barangay Hall located near San Juan Bridge, a landmark pictured above
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Facilities

• San Juan Bridge & Creek: Four-lane structure connecting Betis locales philippines-streets.openalfa.compalibut.com+4commons.wikimedia.org+4commons.wikimedia.org+4
  
  

• Likely amenities include a covered court and basic barangay health and education services, though not individually listed
  
  

⛪ Cultural & Religious Life

• Patron saint: San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist)
  
  

• Hosts the annual Kuraldal Festival every June, celebrating in vibrant style with dances, music, and lively community participation philippines-streets.openalfa.compalibut.com+1palibut.com+1
  
  

📍 Connectivity & Surroundings

• Close to Betis Church (Santiago Apostol Parish) and Guagua National Colleges — key religious and educational landmarks philatlas.com+4mapcarta.com+4mapcarta.com+4
  
  

• Accessible via local Betis district roads, including the road over San Juan Bridge
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Planning

• Low-lying terrain common across Guagua; proactive drainage and flood mitigation systems are essential for local planning
  
  

✅ Summary

Barangay San Juan Bautista is a mid-sized, culturally vibrant border community in Betis. With over 2,600 residents, a balanced age structure, essential infrastructure like a bridge and barangay hall, and a recognized festival celebrating its patron saint, it plays a vital role in the social fabric of Guagua. Its location and connectivity to major landmarks affirm its strategic importance.