SAN JOSE

Barangay San Jose (formerly known as Poblacion) is one of the 10 barangays that make up the municipality of Santa Rita, located in Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines.

📍 Geographic Profile

• Coordinates: Approximately 15.0006° N latitude and 120.6176° E longitude

• Elevation: Around 11.5 m (37.7 ft) above sea level 

• Adjacent Barangays: Shares borders with Cabetican (Bacolor), San Matias (Guagua), San Vicente, Santa Monica, and San Juan (all Santa Rita) 

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 3,002 individuals, representing about 6.23% of Santa Rita’s total population

• Historical Population Growth:

  • 1990: 2,303

  • 1995: 2,891

  • 2000: 2,277

  • 2007: 2,725

  • 2010: 2,710

  • 2015: 2,627

  • 2020: 3,002 

  • This reflects a positive annual growth of +2.85%, with a rise of 375 people from 2015 to 2020

• Households (2015): 615 households with an average size of 4.27 members.

• Age Distribution (2015):

  • Largest: Age 20–24 (249 individuals, 9.48%)

  • Smallest: Under 1 year (34 individuals, 1.29%) 

• Median Age: 30.47 years 

• Dependency Ratios:

  • Youth (≤14 years): 33.84

  • Elderly (65+ years): 13.83

  • Total: 47.67 

🏘️ Community Facilities & Significance

• Barangay Hall: Located near the municipal plaza and the DRRM council center—serves as the administrative hub

• Heritage Center: The municipal hall and Santa Rita Parish Church are located here, making San Jose the cultural and historical center (poblacion) of the town 

• Heritage Sites: Host to several ancestral houses like the Guanzon (Villa Epifania), Pineda, and Carpio residences—key attractions for heritage and architectural tourism