JALUNG 

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location & Classification
  Jalung is one of the 29 barangays in the landlocked municipality of Porac, Pampanga, located in Central Luzon.

• Coordinates & Elevation
  It is situated at approximately 15.0658° N, 120.5355° E, with an elevation of about 72 meters (236 feet) above sea level 

• Adjacent Areas
  Jalung shares borders with Sepung Bulaun, Palat, Babo Sacan, Poblacion, Diaz, Pio, Planas, and Cangatba

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020 Census)
  Total population: 4,803, amounting to about 3.41% of Porac’s 140,751 residents

• Population Growth (1990–2020)

  • 1990: 2,377

  • 1995: 2,282

  • 2000: 2,600

  • 2007: 3,046

  • 2010: 3,486

  • 2015: 3,695

  • 2020: 4,803
    From 2015 to 2020, the barangay grew by 1,108 residents, an annual growth rate of approximately 5.68%

• Households (2015 Census)

  • Total households: 825

  • Household population: 3,695

  • Average household size: 4.48 persons 

• Age Structure (2015 Census)

  • Largest cohort: 15–19 years old (375 individuals, 10.15%)

  • Smallest cohort: 80+ years (22 individuals, 0.60%)

  • Dependency ratios:

    • Youth (≤14 yrs): 42.9%

    • Elderly (≥65 yrs): 7.9%

    • Overall: 50.8%

  • Median age: 26.07 years

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure

• Facilities
  Jalung is served by a barangay hall, covered basketball court, health center, day care facility, and the local elementary school—key centers of education and governance 

• Landmarks & Community Life
  The barangay hosts St. Francis of Assisi Chapel and has become a launching point for nearby natural attractions such as Dara Falls 

📊 Summary Table

Category

Jalung, Porac

Population (2020)

4,803 (3.41% of Porac)

Growth Rate (2015–2020)

+5.68% annually

Households (2015)

825

Average Household Size

4.48 persons

Median Age (2015)

26.07 years

Elevation

72 meters (236 feet)

Coordinates

15.0658° N, 120.5355° E