Barangay Poblacion West

Barangay Poblacion West forms part of Baloi, a municipality in Lanao Del Norte, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Poblacion West had a population of 6,078. This made it the 3rd largest of 21 barangays in Baloi by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion West accounted for approximately 8.88% 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 West moving from 5,278 residents to 6,078 residents, an intercensal change of +15.2%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Poblacion West 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 West, 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 West ranks 9th 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.