Barangay Ayungon

Barangay Ayungon forms part of City of La Carlota, a city in Negros Occidental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Ayungon had a population of 3,860. This made it the 10th largest of 14 barangays in City of La Carlota by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Ayungon accounted for approximately 5.79% of the total population of City of La Carlota, which stood at 66,664 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Ayungon moving from 4,382 residents to 3,860 residents, an intercensal change of -11.9%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Ayungon is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of La Carlota is a city comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ayungon, 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 Ayungon ranks 256th 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 Ayungon 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.