Location & Classification
Sapang Uwak is one of 29 barangays of Porac, Pampanga, and is officially classified as a rural barangay with a significant Aeta indigenous community reddit.com+15philatlas.com+15gadm.org+15.
Coordinates & Elevation
Approximate Coordinates: 15.1097° N, 120.4919° E philatlas.com
Average elevation: 195 meters (639 ft) above sea level philatlas.com+1elevationmap.net+1
Terrain: upland, hilly—ranging from about 122 m to 251 m en-ph.topographic-map.com
Adjacent Areas
Bordered by other upland barangays including Inararo, Villa Maria, Manibaug Libutad, Manibaug Paralaya, and Dolores; also near Angeles City’s Sapangbato fr.wikipedia.org+6philatlas.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6.
Population (2020 Census)
Total residents: 1,398, approximately 0.99% of Porac’s total populationphilatlas.comreddit.com+9philatlas.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9.
Population Growth (2015–2020)
Grew from 1,264 to 1,398, adding 134 people over five years (~2.14% annual growth)en.wikipedia.org+2philatlas.com+2philatlas.com+2.
Household Data (2015 Census)
Total households: 313
Household population: 1,264
Average household size: 4.04 members philatlas.com+5philatlas.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5.
Age Composition (2015)
Largest age group: 10–14 years (160 people)
Smallest: 75–79 years (4 people)
Youth dependency ratio: 67.5%; Elderly: 4.2%; Total: 71.7%
Median age: 20 years en-us.topographic-map.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6de.wikipedia.org+6philatlas.com+1philatlas.com+1.
Historical Growth Trend
Population rose from 324 in 1990 to 1,398 in 2020—nearly a quadruple increase over 30 yearsphilatlas.com.
Cultural Community
Predominantly Aeta—indigenous groups rooted in upland Porac, with cultural programs often reaching the barangay en.wikipedia.org+15philatlas.com+15reddit.com+15.
Recreation & Eco‑Tourism
Sapang Uwak is the gateway to Miyamit Falls and the back‑trail to Mt. Pinatubo. It is a popular starting point for hikers, though permits are requireden.wikipedia.orglocal.churchofjesuschrist.org+15isajuancom.wordpress.com+15reddit.com+15. Hikers note challenging trails and occasional river crossings on some routes .
Category
Details
Elevation
~195 m (122–251 m range)
Coordinates
15.1097° N, 120.4919° E
Population (2020)
1,398 (0.99% of Porac)
2015–2020 Growth Rate
+2.14% annually
Households (2015)
313
Avg Household Size
4.04 persons
Median Age (2015)
20 years
Youth Dependency Ratio
67.5%
Elderly Dependency Ratio
4.2%
Total Dependency Ratio
71.7%