SAPANG KAWAYAN

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Barangay Sapang Kawayan is one of the 26 barangays in Masantol, Pampanga, situated in Central Luzon, Philippines.

• Coordinates: Approximately 14.8050° North latitude and 120.6859° East longitude. PhilAtlas

• Elevation: The barangay stands at an estimated elevation of 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) above sea level. PhilAtlas

• Adjacent Barangays: Sapang Kawayan shares borders with the following barangays:

  • Malauli

  • Nigui

  • San Pascual (Hagonoy, Bulacan)

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population: According to the 2020 Census, Barangay Sapang Kawayan has a population of 3,251 residents, accounting for approximately 5.61% of Masantol's total population of 57,990. PhilAtlas

• Households: In the 2015 Census, there were 740 households in Sapang Kawayan, with an average household size of 4.08 members. PhilAtlas

🏞️ Environmental and Cultural Aspects

• Flooding: Sapang Kawayan 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. PhilAtlas

• Patron Saint and Fiesta: Barangay Sapang Kawayan celebrates the "Nuestra Señora Dela Paz Y Buenviaje" Festival, honoring its patron saint and fostering community unity through religious and cultural activities. Wikipedia