Barangay Poblacion

Barangay Poblacion is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Itogon, located in the province of Benguet, in the CAR region of the Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Poblacion had a population of 4,221. This made it the 6th largest of 9 barangays in Itogon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion accounted for approximately 6.86% of the total population of Itogon, which stood at 61,498 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Poblacion moving from 3,663 residents to 4,221 residents, an intercensal change of +15.2%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Poblacion as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Itogon is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Benguet, which contains 269 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion ranks 31st by 2020 population. Benguet is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Barangay Poblacion 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.