CANGATBA

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location & Classification
  Cangatba is one of the 29 barangays in the municipality of Porac, Pampanga. It is a lowland barangay situated in Central Luzon and classified as an urbanizing area due to increasing residential and commercial development.

• Coordinates & Elevation
  Cangatba is located at approximately 15.0626° N latitude and 120.5374° E longitude.
  The average elevation is around 69 meters (226 feet) above sea level, with surrounding areas generally flat and accessible.

• Adjacent Areas
  Cangatba shares boundaries with barangays such as Babo Sacan, Jalung, Planas, and Palat. It is also close to Poblacion and accessible via the Porac Municipal Road.

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020 Census)
  Cangatba has a total population of 6,097, making it one of the more densely populated barangays in Porac. It accounts for roughly 4.33% of the total municipal population.

• Population Growth
  Historical population data:

  • 1990: 2,708

  • 1995: 3,395

  • 2000: 3,943

  • 2007: 5,189

  • 2010: 5,492

  • 2015: 5,830

  • 2020: 6,097
    Between 2015 and 2020, the population increased by 267, with an annual growth rate of 0.87%.

• Households (2015 Census)

  • Total households: 1,250

  • Household population: 5,830

  • Average household size: 4.66 persons

• Age Composition (2015)

  • Largest age group: 10 to 14 years old

  • Smallest group: 80 years and above

  • Youth Dependency Ratio: 41.8%

  • Old-age Dependency Ratio: 6.1%

  • Total Dependency Ratio: 47.9%

  • Median Age: 26.6 years

🏘️ Community and Infrastructure

• Basic Facilities
  Barangay Cangatba is equipped with:

  • Barangay Hall

  • Multi-purpose Covered Court

  • Health Center

  • Elementary School

  • Chapel and community church

  • Day Care Center

• Land Use and Economy
  The barangay has a mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural zones. With Porac's growing development, parts of Cangatba are seeing increased land use for housing and small enterprises.

• Community Services
  Cangatba has hosted medical missions, feeding programs, and environmental campaigns. It is also part of the wider Porac initiatives for disaster preparedness and barangay-based development planning.

📊 Summary Table

Category

Details

Population (2020)

6,097

Population Growth Rate

0.87% annually (2015–2020)

Households (2015)

1,250

Average Household Size

4.66 persons

Median Age (2015)

26.6 years

Elevation

69 meters (226 feet)

Coordinates

15.0626° N, 120.5374° E