Barangay Poblacion East

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Poblacion East is one of the administrative divisions of Baloi in Lanao Del Norte, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Poblacion East had a population of 6,595. This made it the 2nd largest of 21 barangays in Baloi by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion East accounted for approximately 9.63% of the total population of Baloi, which stood at 68,465 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Poblacion East moving from 4,789 residents to 6,595 residents, an intercensal change of +37.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Poblacion East as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Baloi is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion East, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Lanao Del Norte, which contains 506 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion East ranks 7th by 2020 population. Lanao Del Norte is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.