Barangay Poblacion A

Barangay Poblacion A forms part of Camiling, a municipality in Tarlac, and is classified as a small barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Poblacion A had a population of 1,223. This made it the 31st largest of 61 barangays in Camiling by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion A accounted for approximately 1.40% of the total population of Camiling, which stood at 87,319 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 1,260 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 1,223 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -2.9%, consistent with a contracting settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Poblacion A as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Camiling is a municipality comprising 61 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion A, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Tarlac, which contains 511 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion A ranks 400th by 2020 population. Tarlac is classified as a 1st 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.