Barangay Poblacion 3

Barangay Poblacion 3 forms part of Gerona, a municipality in Tarlac, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Poblacion 3 had a population of 2,081. This made it the 18th largest of 44 barangays in Gerona by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion 3 accounted for approximately 2.20% of the total population of Gerona, which stood at 94,485 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Poblacion 3 moving from 2,082 residents to 2,081 residents, an intercensal change of 0.0%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Poblacion 3 is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Gerona is a municipality comprising 44 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion 3, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Tarlac, which contains 511 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion 3 ranks 257th by 2020 population. Tarlac is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Barangay Poblacion 3 is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.