POBLACION

📍 Geographic Profile

Location: Barangay Poblacion is the central barangay of Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. It serves as the municipality's administrative and religious core, hosting key institutions such as the Municipal Hall and the St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Church. The area is a mix of residential, commercial, and government zones, with direct access to neighboring barangays and local roads.
Coordinates: 14.9939° N, 120.7045° E
Elevation: Approximately 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) above sea level

Adjacent Barangays:

 Poblacion shares borders with the following barangays:

• San Matias

• San Vicente

• San Bartolome

• Sapa

👥 Demographic Profile

Population: As of the 2020 Census, Barangay Poblacion has a population of 3,133, comprising approximately 7.31% of the total population of Sto. Tomas (42,846).
Households: In the 2015 Census, the barangay had 741 households, with an average household size of 4.59 members.

Age Distribution (2015):

• Highest age group: 10–14 years, with 340 individuals (10.0%)

• Lowest age group: 80 years and above, with 27 individuals (0.79%)
   

Dependency Ratios (2015):

• Youth (0–14 years): 44.3

• Old-Age (65+ years): 10.6

• Total Dependency Ratio: 54.9
  Median Age (2015): 27.8 years
  
  

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land Area & Topography: Poblacion is an urban barangay with a relatively flat landscape and an elevation of 8.1 meters. Its central location makes it ideal for government services, commerce, and public gatherings.

Facilities:

• St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Church: Established in 1767, one of the town’s oldest landmarks, and the center of major religious festivities celebrated every July 3

• Covered Court: Multi-use venue for sports, assemblies, and local events

• Health Center: Provides essential healthcare services to the community

• Educational Institutions: Nearby public schools and access to learning facilities
  
  

Cultural Note:

• Poblacion is a key venue for the Sabuaga Festival, an Easter Sunday celebration involving a symbolic flower shower procession that highlights the town’s cultural and religious unity.