Barangay Caingin

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Caingin is one of the administrative divisions of City of Meycauayan in Bulacan, Central Luzon, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Caingin had a population of 6,895. This made it the 15th largest of 26 barangays in City of Meycauayan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Caingin accounted for approximately 3.06% of the total population of City of Meycauayan, which stood at 225,673 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 5,443 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 6,895 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +26.7%, consistent with a growing settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Caingin as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Meycauayan is a city comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Caingin, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bulacan, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Caingin ranks 160th by 2020 population. Bulacan 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 Caingin 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.