Barangay Camambugan

Barangay Camambugan forms part of Daet, a municipality in Camarines Norte, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Camambugan had a population of 9,496. This made it the 2nd largest of 25 barangays in Daet by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Camambugan accounted for approximately 8.50% of the total population of Daet, which stood at 111,700 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Camambugan moving from 8,528 residents to 9,496 residents, an intercensal change of +11.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Camambugan as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Daet is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Camambugan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camarines Norte, which contains 282 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Camambugan ranks 3rd by 2020 population. Camarines Norte is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Camambugan 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.