Barangay Maunlad (Pob.)

Barangay Maunlad (Pob.) forms part of Gumaca, a municipality in Quezon, and is classified as a small barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Maunlad (Pob.) had a population of 689. This made it the 32nd largest of 59 barangays in Gumaca by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Maunlad (Pob.) accounted for approximately 0.96% of the total population of Gumaca, which stood at 71,942 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 785 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 689 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -12.2%, consistent with a contracting settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Maunlad (Pob.) as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Gumaca is a municipality comprising 59 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Maunlad (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Quezon, which contains 1,242 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Maunlad (Pob.) ranks 797th by 2020 population. Quezon 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.