Barangay San Pablo Libutad (commonly called "Darabulbul") is one of the 14 barangays in the municipality of San Simon, located in Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines. Below is the detailed geographic and demographic profile:
📍 Geographic Profile
Location: San Pablo Libutad is classified as a rural barangay in the southeastern part of San Simon. It features mixed agricultural and residential zones and is accessible via the barangay road network. The barangay hall is located on an unnamed main road within its perimeter.
Coordinates: Approximately 15.0277° N, 120.7376° E (15° 2′ N, 120° 44′ E).
Elevation: Estimated at 7.4 m (24.3 ft) above sea level.
Adjacent Barangays:
San Carlos, San Luis (west)
San Pedro, San Simon (north)
San Lorenzo, Mexico (east)
San Pablo Proper, San Simon (south)
De La Paz, San Simon (southeast)
👥 Demographic Profile
Population (2020): 2,165 residents, accounting for 3.66% of San Simon’s total population of 59,182.
Households (2015): 444 households comprising a total household population of 1,980, with an average household size of 4.46 members.
Population by Age Group (2015 Census):
Highest: Ages 10–14 — 227 individuals (11.46%)
Lowest: Ages 75–79 — 18 individuals (0.91%)
Dependency Ratios (2015):
Youth (≤14 years): 48.32
Old-Age (≥65 years): 9.82
Total Dependency Ratio: 58.14
Median Age: 27.10 years
Historical Population Growth:
1990: 1,223
1995: 1,336 (+1.67%)
2000: 1,533 (+2.99%)
2007: 1,712 (+1.53%)
2010: 1,610 (‑2.21%)
2015: 1,980 (+4.02%)
2020: 2,165 (+1.90%)
Between 2015 and 2020, the barangay grew by 185 residents, reflecting an annualized growth rate of 1.90%.
📈 Land Valuation (2025):
Zonal values according to the municipal assessment:
Lots along barangay roads (CR): ₱3,350/m²
General residential (RR): ₱2,100/m²
Industrial lots (A1/A2/A50): ₱2,450–₱3,500/m²
Industrial frontage (I): ₱4,500–₱8,000/m²