SAN BARTOLOME

📍 Geographic Profile

Location: Barangay San Bartolome is one of the seven barangays of Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. It is situated in the southern part of the municipality and serves primarily as a residential and semi-agricultural community. The barangay has direct access to nearby barangays and local roads that connect to both Sto. Tomas town center and adjacent municipalities.
Coordinates: Approximately 14.9835° N, 120.7065° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) above sea level

Adjacent Barangays:
San Bartolome shares borders with the following barangays:

• San Vicente

• Sapa

• Moras de la Paz

• Poblacion

👥 Demographic Profile

Population: As of the 2020 Census, Barangay San Bartolome has a population of 3,378, accounting for approximately 7.88% of Sto. Tomas’ total population of 42,846.
Households: In the 2015 Census, the barangay had 744 households, with an average household size of 4.64 members.

Age Distribution (2015):

• Highest age group: 10–14 years, with 351 individuals (9.89%)

• Lowest age group: 80 years and above, with 33 individuals (0.93%)

Dependency Ratios (2015):

• Youth (0–14 years): 41.91

• Old-Age (65+ years): 8.56

• Total Dependency Ratio: 50.47

Median Age (2015): 26.3 years

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land Area & Topography:
San Bartolome is generally flat and semi-rural, with low-lying elevation around 7.6 meters above sea level. Its land is suited for a mix of residential housing and small-scale agriculture.

Facilities:

• Covered Court: Used for sports, barangay meetings, and events.

• San Bartolome Chapel: A religious landmark that hosts community masses and feast day celebrations.

• Elementary School Access: Residents have nearby access to public education in adjacent barangays.

Cultural Note:
San Bartolome celebrates the feast day of St. Bartholomew the Apostle every August 24, marked with processions, novenas, and community gatherings that reflect the strong Catholic faith of its residents.