SANTA MONICA

Barangay Santa Monica is one of the 14 barangays in the municipality of San Simon, Pampanga, located in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. Below is a comprehensive geographic and demographic profile:

📍 Geographic Profile
Location: Santa Monica is an urban barangay occupying the central-northeastern area of San Simon. It borders several poblacion barangays and serves as both a residential and minor commercial hub.
Coordinates: Approximately 14.9973° N, 120.7612° E.
Elevation: Estimated at 11.3 m (37.1 ft) above sea level.
Adjacent Barangays:

• San Juan (Poblacion)

• San Jose (Poblacion)

• San Nicolas

• Santa Cruz

• San Isidro

• San Agustin

• Santo Niño

• San Pablo Proper 

👥 Demographic Profile
Population (2020): 5,762 residents, making up approximately 9.74% of San Simon’s total population of 59,182.
Households (2015): The barangay had 1,043 households, with a household population of 4,824, averaging 4.63members per household. 

Population by Age Group (2015 Census):

• Highest: Ages 15–19 with 494 individuals (10.23%)

• Lowest: Ages 80+ with 33 individuals (0.68%)

• Youth Dependency Ratio: 45.68

• Old-Age Dependency Ratio: 8.12

• Total Dependency Ratio: 53.80

• Median Age: 25.35 years

Historical Population Growth (1990–2020):

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• 1990: 2,689

• 1995: 3,468 (+4.88%/yr)

• 2000: 3,868 (+2.37%)

• 2007: 4,604 (+2.43%)

• 2010: 4,642 (+0.30%)

• 2015: 4,828 (+0.75%)

• 2020: 5,762 (+3.79%)

Between 2015 and 2020, Santa Monica gained 934 residents, reflecting a strong 3.79% annualized growth rate.

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• As an urban barangay, Santa Monica likely features a barangay hall, covered court, and elementary school, though specific facility details weren’t listed.

• The relatively high and steady growth rate indicates ongoing residential development and urban expansion.

• Given its elevation (~11 m), the barangay is generally not severely flood-prone, though low-lying areas nearby may be affected during heavy rains.