Barangay Paralaya (Pob.)

Barangay Paralaya (Pob.) forms part of Candaba, a municipality in Pampanga, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Paralaya (Pob.) had a population of 5,318. This made it the 5th largest of 33 barangays in Candaba by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Paralaya (Pob.) accounted for approximately 4.45% of the total population of Candaba, which stood at 119,497 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Paralaya (Pob.) moving from 5,374 residents to 5,318 residents, an intercensal change of -1.0%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Paralaya (Pob.) as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Candaba is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Paralaya (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pampanga, which contains 538 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Paralaya (Pob.) ranks 138th by 2020 population. Pampanga is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Paralaya (Pob.) is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.