Planned and Modernized Upland: Urban

Mapping of Barangay Gugo, Samal, Bataan

Jervie Mae G. Rabano

BS Architecture 4B

20-02496
INTRODUCTION

The forward-thinking process by which towns, cities, and urban areas are built out based

on a set of objectives outlined by the state or territory in collaboration with local councils is

known as urban planning. Our transportation system, infrastructure, the layout and prescribed

densities of our residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, and other factors are all

influenced by urban planning. Without such planning, our cities become inefficient and

unappealing to both inhabitants and companies. Moreover, this is the process of constructing and

designing urban areas to satisfy the demands of a community. The profession draws on a variety

of disciplines, including design, engineering, economics, sociology, public health, finance, and

others, to help cities and towns plan for the future. On the other hand, urban planning is

important because it encompasses many aspects of city life, including new and pre-existing land,

buildings, roads, common spaces, transit, economic development, infrastructure, and the

environment. We have roughly classified these features into many conceptual domains. Residents

of a poorly built metropolitan region endure traffic congestion, insufficient infrastructure, costly

housing, and are exposed to climate change, fire dangers, and flooding. The city and its

infrastructure become unsustainable, stifling population and economic growth. Conversely,

Barangay Gugo is a barrio in the municipality of Samal, Bataan province. According to the 2020

Census, its population was 3,639. This accounted for 9.50% of Samal's total population. Because

Samal is home to numerous industrial companies, including Bataan 2020, Charoen Pokphand

Foods Philippines Corporation Aqua Feed Mill, poultry farms, etc., proper urban mapping and

planning are necessary to ensure that everyone in the municipality has the proper zoning and that

no one will be harmed by the aforementioned industrial companies. Urban mapping is very

important in barangay Gugo and in the municipality of Samal because it takes into consideration

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the quality of living and regulates and distributes public places and infrastructure accordingly. A

city or municipality may provide its citizens access to all necessary services, attractions, and

facilities with a carefully thought-out structure. Simultaneously, the negative characteristics of

living in an urban environment are diminished, resulting in a general improvement in lifestyle

and quality of life.

DATA GATHERING

Sitio Adamson Barangay Gugo, Samal, Bataan is where our home is situated. Different

catchment areas, including Apenlandia Resort, Bataan 2020 Inc., Caltex Samal, Charoen

Pokphand Foods Philippines Corporation Aqua Feed Mill, Bataan Peninsula Heights, ANN's

Resto Bar, and other commercial and industrial places, are visible within a radius of 1500 meters

around the mentioned residence.

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 4.24 km away from
main town of Samal

Conversely, the main town of Samal, Bataan, which houses the municipal hall, public

market, grocery stores, and other public buildings, is 4.24 kilometres far from Sitio Adamson

Barangay Gugo, Samal, Bataan.

1.1 Roads and Highways

Legend: Main Road

Minor Roads
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 Gugo-Palili, Samal, Bataan Farm to Market Barangay Road, Bataan Provincial

Expressway (Samal, Bataan section) Barangay Gugo 14°46'4"N 120°28'23"E

Adamson 14°45'51"N 120°30'19"E Palili 14°45'19"N 120°31'24"E Samal, Bataan,

Bataan Province from Hermosa-Samal-Orani National Road, Bataan Bataan Province

from Bataan Provincial Expressway also known as the Roman Expressway or the

Roman Superhighway, interconnecting with and to Jose Abad Santos Avenue also

known as Olongapo–Gapan Road and Gapan–San Fernando–Olongapo Road.

1.2 Public Transportation Routes and Stops

Legend: Public Transportation Routes

Along the Roman Superhighway is the primary route for

public transport in Gugo, Samal, Bataan. This is the location of

the various buses and jeeps that pass by from the Dinalupihan

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district, Olongapo, Pampanga and Metro Manila.

1.3 Landmarks and Points of Interests

A. Bataan 2020 Inc.

One of the top producers of high-quality paper, board, and

tissue in the Philippines is Bataan 2020, Inc. They run paper

mills in Baesa, Quezon City, and Samal, Bataan, producing

more over 100,000 metric tonnes of paper a year. With origins in the paper industry

dating back to 1956, they offer a wealth of experience from their long history in the field.

They have expanded to include enterprises in the production of block ice, chemicals,

tissue conversion, and renewable power.

B. Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Corporation

Aqua Feed Mill

Animals and aquaculture, including swine, broiler, layer,

duck, shrimp, and fish, are part of the integrated agro-

industrial and food industry operated by Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines

Corporation Aqua Feed Mill, or CPF for short. The companies are divided into three

groups: Farm, Food, and Feed. The business also runs food and retail stores.

C. ABSierra Enterprise Co.

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 100% Filipino-owned ABSierra offers innovative and cutting-edge IT services,

providing clients with end-to-end guidance for their IT operations and Renewable Energy

Systems.

D. Balay Tamayo Private Resort

A relaxing private resort and events place in Adamson,

Gugo, Samal, Bataan.

1.4 Building Footprint and Heights

1.5 Population Density and Demographics

Gugo is a barrio located in the Bataan province's municipality of Samal. 3,639

people were living there as of the 2020 Census. This amounted to 9.50 percent of

Samal's total population. Gugo had 3,739 households, or an average of 4.36 people

per household, according to the 2015 Census. These houses were divided into 857

units.

Household Population Number of Households

(Household Demographics

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 Source: https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/r03/bataan/samal/gugo.html)

1.5.1 Population by Age Group

The age group with the largest population in Gugo, 426 people, is 5 to 9 years old,

according to the 2015 Census. In contrast, there are only 20 people in the age range of 70

to 74, which has the lowest population.

When age categories are combined, those under the age of 14 represent 33.81%

(1,270) of the young dependent population, which includes infants/babies, children, and

young adolescents/teenagers. The economically active population and current or potential

labour force members, approximately speaking, are those between the ages of 15 and 64

(2,362). Lastly, the old dependent population, which consists of seniors 65 years of age

and more, makes up a total of 3.30% (124) of the population.

According to the calculated age dependency ratios, there are 54 young dependents

for every 100 people in Gugo who are working age; 5 elderly or senior citizens for every

100 people who are working age; and 59 dependents (young and old) for every 100

people who are working age. The Gugo population is divided in half, with those over 24

making up the other half, according to the median age of 24.

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 (Population by Age Group
Source: https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/r03/bataan/samal/gugo.html)

1.6 Natural Features such as Parks and Waterways

DISCUSSION

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

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