Barangay Poblacion

Barangay Poblacion forms part of Carmen, a municipality in Agusan Del Norte, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Poblacion had a population of 6,799. This made it the 1st largest of 8 barangays in Carmen by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion accounted for approximately 29.34% of the total population of Carmen, which stood at 23,172 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 5,988 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 6,799 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +13.5%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Poblacion is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Carmen is a municipality comprising 8 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Norte, which contains 253 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion ranks 2nd by 2020 population. Agusan Del Norte is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Barangay Poblacion 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.