CAMIAS

📍 Geographic Profile

Location & Classification
Camias is one of the 27 barangays in Magalang, a landlocked municipality in southern Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates & Elevation
It is positioned at approximately 15.1914° N, 120.6514° E, with an average elevation of around 51 meters (168–184 ft) above sea level
Adjacent Barangays
Camias borders Pandacaqui and San Francisco in Magalang, San Pedro II, Santa Cruz, San Jose (Magalang), and Buensuceso (Arayat)
Topography
The area lies on gently rolling terrain typical of upland Pampanga

Population (2020 Census)
- 2,194 residents, comprising 1.77% of Magalang’s total population of 124,188
- Represents a growth of 231 persons (11.8%) since 2015 — annualized at +2.37% .
Households (2015 Census)
- Total households: 417, with an average size of 4.71 members
- Household population grew from 782 in 1990 to 1,963 in 2015

Age Distribution (2015 Data)

- Largest age group: 10–14 years (213 individuals; 10.85%)
- Smallest: 75–79 years (5 individuals; 0.25%)
- Youth dependency ratio: 48.2%; Old-age dependency: 5.6%; Total: 53.7%.
- Median age: 24.3 years
Population Growth Trends
- 1990: 782 → 1995: 1,092 → 2000: 1,128 → 2007: 1,427 → 2010: 1,721 → 2015: 1,963 → 2020: 2,194.
- Notable growth spurts occurred between 2000–2010 (up to +7% annual)

Urban/Rural Classification
Classified as rural under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code
Local Character
Camias is semi-rural with a mix of farmland and emerging residential areas. According to local feedback, many neighborhoods in Magalang—likely including Camias—have a rural vibe, though live close enough to developable areas for easier access to infrastructure
Infrastructure Notes
Community feedback indicates generally good roads, occasional power interruptions (under PELCO‑1), and water quality issues requiring filters