Barangay Masulog

Barangay Masulog forms part of City of Canlaon, a city in Negros Oriental, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Masulog had a population of 6,016. This made it the 3rd largest of 12 barangays in City of Canlaon by population, placing it in the upper half of the city. Residents of Barangay Masulog accounted for approximately 10.23% of the total population of City of Canlaon, which stood at 58,822 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 5,369 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 6,016 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +12.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Masulog is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Canlaon is a city comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Masulog, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Masulog ranks 40th by 2020 population. Negros Oriental 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.