Barangay Taloc

Barangay Taloc is a very large barangay in the city of City of Bago, located in the province of Negros Occidental, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Taloc had a population of 16,874. This made it the 2nd largest of 24 barangays in City of Bago by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Taloc accounted for approximately 8.82% of the total population of City of Bago, which stood at 191,210 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Taloc changed from 14,692 to 16,874, a shift of +14.9% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in City of Bago. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Taloc as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Bago is a city comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Taloc, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Occidental, which contains 662 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Taloc ranks 7th by 2020 population. Negros Occidental 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 Taloc 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.