CAMIAS

Location & Classification
Camias is a rural barangay in the municipality of Porac, Pampanga, located in Central Luzon.
Coordinates & Elevation
Barangay Camias is situated at approximately 15.0481° N latitude and 120.4544° E longitude.
It has an average elevation of 340 meters (1,115 feet) above sea level, making it one of the higher barangays in Porac.
Geographic Characteristics
The barangay is upland and partly mountainous, which makes it less susceptible to flooding. It provides access to indigenous Aeta communities and is considered part of the eco-tourism and agricultural zones of Porac.

Population (2020 Census)
Camias has a total population of 2,431, accounting for approximately 1.73% of Porac’s total population.
Population Growth
Historical population data:
- 1990: 489
- 1995: 1,086
- 2000: 1,492
- 2007: 1,488
- 2010: 1,739
- 2015: 1,883
- 2020: 2,431
  The population increased by 548 people from 2015 to 2020, reflecting a strong annual growth rate of 5.52%.
Households (2015 Census)
- Total households: 407
- Household population: 1,883
- Average household size: 4.63 persons
Age Composition (2015)
- Largest age group: 5 to 9 years old (280 children)
- Smallest groups: 75–79 and 80+ years old (9 individuals each)
- Youth Dependency Ratio: 77.9%
- Old-age Dependency Ratio: 5.45%
- Total Dependency Ratio: 83.35%
- Median Age: 18.2 years

Basic Facilities
The barangay includes:
- Barangay Hall
- Covered Court
- Camias National High School
- Day Care Center
- Multi-purpose building
  These facilities serve both lowland residents and upland communities.
Community Services
Camias has been the site of various outreach missions and community programs focused on education, health, and nutrition, especially benefiting far-flung sitios such as Sitio Liplip and Sitio Cuyukot.
Land Use and Economy
Land is primarily used for agriculture, with a growing focus on eco-tourism and community-based forest management due to its terrain and proximity to ancestral domains.