Barangay Palaris (Pob.)

Situated in City of San Carlos, Pangasinan, Barangay Palaris (Pob.) is one of 86 barangays that make up the city within Ilocos Region.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Palaris (Pob.) had a population of 514. This made it the 85th largest of 86 barangays in City of San Carlos by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Palaris (Pob.) accounted for approximately 0.25% of the total population of City of San Carlos, which stood at 205,424 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 616 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 514 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -16.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Palaris (Pob.) as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of San Carlos is a city comprising 86 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Palaris (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pangasinan, which contains 1,364 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Palaris (Pob.) ranks 1330th by 2020 population. Pangasinan 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 Palaris (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.