Barangay I (Pob.)

Situated in City of La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Barangay I (Pob.) is one of 14 barangays that make up the city within Western Visayas.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay I (Pob.) had a population of 3,878. This made it the 9th largest of 14 barangays in City of La Carlota by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay I (Pob.) accounted for approximately 5.82% of the total population of City of La Carlota, which stood at 66,664 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay I (Pob.) changed from 4,069 to 3,878, a shift of -4.7% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in City of La Carlota. Barangay I (Pob.) 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 I (Pob.), 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 I (Pob.) ranks 254th 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 I (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.