SANTO NINO

Barangay Santo Niño is one of the 14 barangays in the municipality of San Simon, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines. Below is a comprehensive geographic and demographic profile of the barangay following your desired format:

📍 Geographic Profile
Location: Santo Niño is an urban barangay located immediately north of the poblacion of San Simon. It serves as a mixed residential and commercial area and is situated along local highways connecting to adjacent barangays.
Coordinates: Approximately 14.9853° N, 120.7612° E.
Elevation: Around 8.8 meters (28.9 ft) above sea level.
Adjacent Barangays:

• Sucad (Apalit)

• San Jose (San Simon)

• San Agustin (San Simon)

• Santa Monica (San Simon) 

👥 Demographic Profile
Population (2020): 3,829 residents, making up about 6.47% of San Simon’s total population of 59,182.
Households (2015): The barangay had 682 households with a household population of 3,436, averaging 5.04 members per household. 

Population by Age Group (2015 Census):

• Highest cohort: Ages 15–19 with 399 individuals (11.61%)

• Lowest cohorts: Ages 75–79 and 80+ — both with 26 individuals each (~0.76%) 

• Dependency Ratios:

  • Youth (≤14 yrs): 47.8

  • Old-Age (≥65 yrs): 6.14

  • Total: 53.94

• Median Age: 23.88 years 

Historical Population Growth (1990–2020):

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• 1990: 1,771  

• 1995: 1,859 (+0.91%/yr)  

• 2000: 2,496 (+6.52%)  

• 2007: 2,872 (+1.95%)  

• 2010: 2,983 (+1.39%)  

• 2015: 3,436 (+2.73%)  

• 2020: 3,829 (+2.31%)  

From 2015 to 2020, the barangay gained 393 residents, reflecting an annual growth rate of approximately 2.31%.

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• The barangay features a central barangay hall located along main roads.

• In 2018, it was recognized by the DILG as a Provincial Showcase Barangay for its exemplary performance in peace and order, with dynamic leadership, community initiatives, and active barangay-based programs.