CALZADANG BAYU

Location & Classification
Calzadang Bayu is one of the 29 barangays in the municipality of Porac, a landlocked town in the province of Pampanga, situated in Central Luzon.
Coordinates & Elevation
Barangay Calzadang Bayu lies approximately at 15.0733° N latitude and 120.5080° E longitude.
The barangay stands at an estimated average elevation of 93 meters (305 feet) above sea level, with elevations ranging from around 74 to 109 meters.
Surrounding Areas
It is bordered by barangays such as Pias, Babo Pangulo, Babo Sacan, and Sta. Cruz. It is accessible via the Porac–Pampanga Provincial Road and serves as one of the gateways to upland portions of Porac.

Population (2020 Census)
The barangay has a total population of 2,567, accounting for about 1.82% of the total population of Porac.
Population Trend
Population over the years:
- 1990: 1,583
- 1995: 1,712
- 2000: 2,027
- 2007: 2,373
- 2010: 2,368
- 2015: 2,497
- 2020: 2,567
  Between 2015 and 2020, the population increased by 70 people, with an annual growth rate of approximately 0.54%.
Households (2015 Census)
- Total households: 577
- Household population: 2,497
- Average household size: 4.33 persons
Age Composition (2015)
- The largest age group was those 15 to 19 years old, with 256 individuals.
- The smallest age group was 75 to 79 years old, with 23 individuals.
Dependency Ratios (2015)
- Youth Dependency Ratio: 40.1%
- Elderly Dependency Ratio: 7.1%
- Total Dependency Ratio: 47.2%
- Median Age: 26.4 years

Community Facilities
Calzadang Bayu has the following basic public infrastructure:
- Barangay Hall
- Covered Court
- Health Station
- Day Care Center
- Chapel
Land Use and Accessibility
The barangay features both residential zones and agricultural areas. Due to its slightly elevated terrain, it is less prone to flooding than low-lying barangays. It also serves as a transit area to upland indigenous communities and eco-tourism zones in Porac.