STO. ROSARIO

📍 Geographic Profile

Location: Barangay Sto. Rosario is located in the eastern part of Mabalacat City, Pampanga. It is a predominantly residential and agricultural barangay known for its peaceful environment, active community organizations, and devotion to its patron saint. The barangay is situated near the boundaries of rural barangays and benefits from its proximity to both farmland and urban centers, including Clark Freeport Zone.

Coordinates: Approximately 15.2300° N, 120.6150° E
Elevation: Approximately 97 meters (318 feet) above sea level

Adjacent Barangays:
Barangay Sto. Rosario shares borders with the following barangays:

• Marcos Village

• Sta. Maria

• Mawaque

• Cacutud
  
  

👥 Demographic Profile

Population: As of the 2020 Census, Barangay Sto. Rosario has a population of approximately 2,580 residents.
Households: The barangay has an estimated 590 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
  
  

Dependency Ratios (estimated):

• Youth (0–14 years): ~45
  
  

• Old-Age (65+ years): ~7
  
  

• Total Dependency Ratio: ~52
  
  

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land Area & Topography:
Barangay Sto. Rosario has flat terrain suitable for both residential areas and agricultural use. The barangay is accessible via concrete barangay roads and farm-to-market routes that connect to main city highways and neighboring barangays.

Facilities:

• Barangay Hall: Serves as the center for governance, basic services, and community coordination.
  
  

• Covered Court / Plaza: Used for barangay events, assemblies, sports, and cultural activities.
  
  

• Sto. Rosario Chapel: A key religious site where masses, devotions, and fiesta celebrations are held.
  
  

• Educational Access: Children attend public elementary and secondary schools in nearby barangays or within Mabalacat City.
  
  

Livelihood:
Residents are primarily engaged in agriculture (rice, corn, vegetables), backyard livestock raising, small-scale retail, and employment in Clark Freeport Zone or Mabalacat’s commercial areas.

Cultural Note:
Barangay Sto. Rosario celebrates its annual fiesta in October in honor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, with religious processions, cultural presentations, and community gatherings that reflect the barangay’s strong faith and tradition.