SANTA MONICA

Barangay Santa Monica is one of the 10 barangays within the municipality of Santa Rita, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines. Below is a comprehensive geographic and demographic overview:

📍 Geographic Profile
Location: Santa Monica is part of Santa Rita’s poblacion core, situated centrally and served by major roads including the Guagua–Santa Rita–Porac route.
Coordinates: Approximately 14.9935° N, 120.6109° E
Elevation: Estimated at 9.2 meters (30.2 feet) above sea level
Adjacent Barangays: Santa Monica is bordered by:

• San Matias, San Agustin, San Vicente (Santa Rita)

• Natividad and Lambac (Guagua) 

👥 Demographic Profile
Population: According to the 2020 Census, Santa Monica had 3,063 residents, comprising 6.35% of the total population of Santa Rita (48,209)
Households: In 2015, the barangay had 635 households with an average household size of 4.69 members (household pop. 2,978) 

Population by Age Group (2015 Census):

• Highest: Ages 10–14 – 9.98% (~296 individuals implied)

• Lowest: Ages 80+ – ~0.84%
  (PhilAtlas typically shows age brackets; specific numbers can be provided if needed.)

Historical Population Growth:

• 1990: 1,943

• 1995: 2,377

• 2000: 2,478

• 2007: 2,484

• 2010: 2,961

• 2015: 2,978 (gain of 17)

• 2020: 3,063 (gain of 85)
  This indicates a modest growth after 2010. 

🏘️ Community & Infrastructure Notes

• Land Area & Topography: Santa Monica is largely flat, within the barangays classified as level to gently sloping (0–3%)—making it highly suitable for urban and residential development

• Local Land Values: Interior lot zonal value ranges around ₱1,200/m², while edge-of-road lots command up to ₱1,700/m², reflecting its status as part of the poblacion zone .

• Facilities: The barangay features a covered court, chapel, barangay hall, and a health station—anchoring it as a community focal point