SAN VICENTE

📍 Geographic Profile

Location: Barangay San Vicente is located in the western section of Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. It is a predominantly residential barangay with a semi-rural character, featuring small-scale agriculture, traditional crafts, and community institutions. The barangay is accessible via inner roads that connect it to the poblacion and adjacent barangays.
Coordinates: Approximately 14.9897° N, 120.7008° E
Elevation: Approximately 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) above sea level

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

• Poblacion

• San Bartolome

• San Matias

• Sapa

• Moras de la Paz

👥 Demographic Profile

Population: As of the 2020 Census, Barangay San Vicente has a population of 3,155, comprising approximately 7.37% of the total population of Sto. Tomas (42,846).
Households: In the 2015 Census, San Vicente had 698 households, with an average household size of 4.69 members.

Age Distribution (2015):

• Highest age group: 10–14 years, with 320 individuals (9.7%)

• Lowest age group: 80 years and above, with 29 individuals (0.88%)

Dependency Ratios (2015):

• Youth (0–14 years): 46.3

• Old-Age (65+ years): 7.72

• Total Dependency Ratio: 54.02

Median Age (2015): 26.1 years

Historical Population Growth:

• 1990: 2,162

• 1995: 2,344

• 2000: 2,576

• 2007: 2,791

• 2010: 2,866

• 2015: 3,134

• 2020: 3,155

From 2015 to 2020, the barangay experienced a marginal increase of 21 residents, reflecting an annual growth rate of approximately 0.13%.

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

Land Area & Topography:
San Vicente features gently sloping terrain with an average elevation of 7.5 meters. It is suitable for residential housing, micro-agriculture, and small crafts-based industries.

Facilities:

• Barangay Hall: The center for administrative operations and barangay services.

• Covered Court: Used for sports, public gatherings, and community events.

• San Vicente Chapel: A local place of worship where religious activities and the annual fiesta in honor of St. Vincent Ferrer are held every April 5.

• Education Access: Students are served by nearby elementary and secondary schools within Sto. Tomas.

• Local Enterprises: Small-scale pottery, woodworking, and sari-sari stores are common in the area.
  
  

Cultural Note:
The barangay honors St. Vincent Ferrer, its patron saint, with an annual fiesta that includes novenas, masses, and community festivities—a tradition that strengthens local identity and religious devotion.