STA LUCIA WAKAS

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Barangay Santa Lucia Wakas is one of the 26 barangays in Masantol, Pampanga, situated in Central Luzon, Philippines.

• Coordinates: Approximately 14.8848° North latitude and 120.6990° East longitude. PhilAtlas

• Elevation: The barangay stands at an estimated elevation of 6 meters (19.7 feet) above sea level. elevationmap.net

• Adjacent Barangays: Santa Lucia Wakas shares borders with the following barangays:

  • Santa Lucia Matua

  • Santa Lucia Anac

  • Santa Monica (Caingin)

  • Santo Niño

  • Bebe Anac

  • Bebe Matua

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population: According to the 2020 Census, Barangay Santa Lucia Wakas has a population of 1,932 residents, accounting for approximately 3.33% of Masantol's total population of 57,990.

• Households: In the 2015 Census, there were 421 households in Santa Lucia Wakas, with an average household size of 4.75 members. PhilAtlas

• Population by Age Group (2015 Census):

  • Under 1 year: 38 (1.90%)

  • 1 to 4 years: 155 (7.75%)

  • 5 to 9 years: 169 (8.45%)

  • 10 to 14 years: 198 (9.90%)

  • 15 to 19 years: 239 (11.94%)

  • 20 to 24 years: 205 (10.24%)

  • 25 to 29 years: 161 (8.05%)

  • 30 to 34 years: 125 (6.25%)

  • 35 to 39 years: 116 (5.80%)

  • 40 to 44 years: 116 (5.80%)

  • 45 to 49 years: 119 (5.95%)

  • 50 to 54 years: 94 (4.70%)

  • 55 to 59 years: 83 (4.15%)

  • 60 to 64 years: 59 (2.95%)

  • 65 to 69 years: 40 (2.00%)

  • 70 to 74 years: 21 (1.05%)

  • 75 to 79 years: 25 (1.25%)

  • 80 and over: 38 (1.90%)

🏞️ Environmental and Cultural Aspects

• Flooding: Santa Lucia Wakas is among the barangays in Masantol that are prone to flooding, especially during high tide and monsoon rains. PhilAtlas

• Landmarks: The barangay features landmarks such as its Welcome or Road-sign, the Barangay Hall, Chapel, and Elementary School, which are situated beside and surrounded by a small creek and the Pampanga River.

• Patron Saint and Fiesta: Barangay Santa Lucia Wakas celebrates the "Batalla de Santa Lucia" (Apung Lucia) on December 13, honoring its patron saint and fostering community unity through religious and cultural activities.