Barangay Ambuclao

Barangay Ambuclao forms part of Bokod, a municipality in Benguet, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Ambuclao had a population of 3,301. This made it the 1st largest of 10 barangays in Bokod by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ambuclao accounted for approximately 22.87% of the total population of Bokod, which stood at 14,435 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Ambuclao changed from 3,167 to 3,301, a shift of +4.2% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Bokod. Barangay Ambuclao is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Bokod is a municipality comprising 10 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ambuclao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Benguet, which contains 269 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ambuclao ranks 44th by 2020 population. Benguet is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Barangay Ambuclao is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.