Barangay Calaocan (Pob.)

Barangay Calaocan (Pob.) forms part of Bambang, a municipality in Nueva Vizcaya, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Calaocan (Pob.) had a population of 2,839. This made it the 7th largest of 25 barangays in Bambang by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Calaocan (Pob.) accounted for approximately 5.09% of the total population of Bambang, which stood at 55,789 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 3,336 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 2,839 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -14.9%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Calaocan (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Bambang is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Calaocan (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Nueva Vizcaya, which contains 275 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Calaocan (Pob.) ranks 47th by 2020 population. Nueva Vizcaya 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.