MORAS DELA PAZ

📍 Geographic Profile

Location: Barangay Moras de la Paz is located in the northeastern part of Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. It is a primarily residential area with a mix of educational, religious, and community facilities, and it connects to both nearby urban barangays and neighboring municipalities.
Coordinates: 15.0133° N, 120.7061° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) above sea level
Adjacent Barangays: Moras de la Paz shares borders with the following barangays and nearby areas:

• San Matias (Sto. Tomas)

• Sapa (Sto. Tomas)

• San Bartolome (Sto. Tomas)

• Santo Rosario Pau (Sto. Tomas)

• Santo Domingo (Minalin)

• San Pedro (Minalin)

• San Isidro (San Simon)

• Santo Rosario (Poblacion, Minalin)

👥 Demographic Profile

Population: As of the 2020 Census, Barangay Moras de la Paz has a population of 5,488, comprising approximately 12.81% of the total population of Sto. Tomas (42,846).
Households: In the 2015 Census, the barangay had 1,313 households with an average household size of 4.16 members. 

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land Area & Topography: Moras de la Paz is generally flat and low-lying, with an elevation of around 7.3 meters above sea level. Its geographic profile is suitable for residential settlements and localized community development.

Facilities:

• Barangay Hall: Central office for local governance, located on Macopa Street.

• Covered Court: Venue for sports activities, assemblies, and barangay events.

• Health Center: Provides basic health services to residents.

• Elementary School: Moras de la Paz Elementary School, established in 1964, located in Purok 3.

• Chapel: Nuestra Señora de la Paz Chapel serves as the barangay’s religious center.

• Small Businesses: Includes cafes, eateries, and commercial spots like those in the EMCOS Strip.