TACASAN

Barangay Tacasan is one of the 25 barangays in the municipality of Macabebe, located in the province of Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines.

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Tacasan is situated in the northern part of Pampanga, within the municipality of Macabebe. The barangay lies near the Pampanga River and is approximately 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) above sea level. PhilAtlas

• Coordinates: Approximately 14.9381° N latitude and 120.7145° E longitude. PhilAtlas

• Adjacent Barangays: Tacasan shares borders with the following barangays:

  • Telacsan

  • San Gabriel

  • San Vicente

  • San Esteban

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👥 Demographic Profile

• Population: According to the 2020 Census, Tacasan had a population of 2,453 individuals, representing approximately 3.14% of the total population of Macabebe. PhilAtlas

• Households: In the 2015 Census, there were 525 households in Tacasan, with an average household size of 4.60 members. PhilAtlas

• Historical Population Growth:
  
  

  • 1990: 1,260

  • 1995: 1,434

  • 2000: 1,730

  • 2007: 2,171

  • 2010: 2,321

  • 2015: 2,416

  • 2020: 2,453PhilAtlas
    
    

• The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.32%, or an increase of 37 people, from the previous population of 2,416 in 2015.
  
  

🎉 Cultural and Religious Events

Barangay Tacasan celebrates its fiesta every March 19th in honor of Apung San José. This annual celebration is a significant cultural and religious event in the community. Wikipedia

🚤 Transportation and Accessibility

Tacasan is characterized by its rural landscape, featuring paddy fields, fish ponds, and greenery. The barangay is accessible via a footbridge over the Pampanga Creek, with its welcome arch located in Barangay Caduang Tete, serving as the gateway to the barangay proper, including the barangay hall and chapel.