MAWAQUE

📍 Geographic Profile

Location: Barangay Mawaque is located in the central-eastern part of Mabalacat City, Pampanga. It is a primarily residential and semi-rural barangay, known for its mix of housing communities, small businesses, and agricultural areas. The barangay is situated near the Clark Freeport Zone and benefits from good road connections to both urban centers and rural barangays of the city.

Coordinates: Approximately 15.2230° N, 120.6100° E
Elevation: Approximately 97 meters (318 feet) above sea level

Adjacent Barangays:
Barangay Mawaque shares borders with the following barangays:

• Sapang Biabas

• Lakandula

• Cacutud

• Macapagal Village
  
  

👥 Demographic Profile

Population: As of the 2020 Census, Barangay Mawaque has a population of approximately 4,350 residents.
Households: The barangay has an estimated 980 households, with an average household size of about 4.4 members.

Age Distribution (latest available data):

• Highest age group: 10–14 years
  
  

• Lowest age group: 75 years and above
  
  

Historical Population Growth:
1990: 2,750
1995: 3,020
2000: 3,320
2007: 3,700
2010: 3,870
2015: 4,110
2020: 4,350

From 2015 to 2020, Barangay Mawaque grew by 240 residents, reflecting an average annual growth rate of approximately 1.12%.

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land Area & Topography:
Barangay Mawaque features flat terrain that supports residential, agricultural, and small commercial activities. The barangay is accessible through concrete roads and feeder streets that link it to major highways, Clark, and nearby barangays.

Facilities:

• Barangay Hall: The center for local governance and community services.
  
  

• Covered Court / Plaza: Serves as a venue for assemblies, sports, and cultural activities.
  
  

• Chapel: The barangay chapel hosts religious services and fiesta celebrations.
  
  

• Educational Access: Public elementary and secondary schools serve the barangay’s youth, with access to technical-vocational and higher education institutions in Mabalacat City and Clark.
  
  

Livelihood:
Residents are engaged in small-scale trading, transport services, employment in Clark Freeport Zone, and light agricultural activities such as backyard gardening and livestock raising.

Cultural Note:
Barangay Mawaque celebrates its fiesta annually in honor of its patron saint, with festivities that include religious processions, masses, cultural shows, and community gatherings that promote unity and pride.