SAPLAD

Location & Classification
Saplad is one of the 15 barangays comprising Minalin, a landlocked 4th-class municipality in southern Pampanga, Central Luzon
Coordinates & Elevation
It’s located at approximately 14.9207° N, 120.7144° E, with an elevation averaging 6 meters (19.7 ft) above sea level
Adjacent Barangays
Saplad shares boundaries with fellow Minalin barangays—Maniango and Dawe—as well as neighboring municipalities such as Macabebe and Masantol
Topography & Flood Risk
The barangay sits on flat coastal plain terrain. With average elevation around 6 m, it's vulnerable to seasonal flooding and potentially affected by lahar flows due to Mt. Pinatubo sediment deposition

(Latest detailed census data at the individual barangay level is not publicly available. Below are generally applicable insights.)

Population Distribution (for Minalin, 2020)
Minalin holds 48,380 people across 15 barangaysde. With many barangays housing 2,000–6,000 residents, Saplad likely follows a similar pattern, possibly around 3,000–5,000 inhabitants based on its central size and proximity to poblacion.
Households & Age Structure (2015 reference)
In 2015, Minalin’s average household size ranged from 4.3 to 5.5 members across various barangays Youths (0–14 years) typically made up 40–50% of the population, with median ages around 24–27 years—common demographic traits in the municipality .

Public Buildings & Education
- The Saplad Barangay Hall, located alongside a covered court and health station, serves as the administrative and civic hub
- Saplad Elementary School provides primary education, also hosting a covered court, and lies roughly 3 km south of the historic Santa Monica Parish Church (San Nicolas poblacion
Livelihood & Economy
Situated in Minalin—known as the “Egg Basket of Central Luzon”—Saplad's economy likely revolves around poultry, livestock, rice cultivation, and fish/shrimp pond operations