Barangay Matacla

Barangay Matacla forms part of Goa, a municipality in Camarines Sur, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Matacla had a population of 5,584. This made it the 1st largest of 34 barangays in Goa by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Matacla accounted for approximately 7.82% of the total population of Goa, which stood at 71,368 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Matacla moving from 4,662 residents to 5,584 residents, an intercensal change of +19.8%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Matacla as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Goa is a municipality comprising 34 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Matacla, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camarines Sur, which contains 1,063 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Matacla ranks 42nd by 2020 population. Camarines Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.