Barangay Gumamela (Pob.)

Barangay Gumamela (Pob.) forms part of Labo, a municipality in Camarines Norte, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gumamela (Pob.) had a population of 2,094. This made it the 20th largest of 52 barangays in Labo by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gumamela (Pob.) accounted for approximately 1.92% of the total population of Labo, which stood at 109,245 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Gumamela (Pob.) moving from 2,213 residents to 2,094 residents, an intercensal change of -5.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Gumamela (Pob.) as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Labo is a municipality comprising 52 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gumamela (Pob.), 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 Gumamela (Pob.) ranks 111th 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.

Barangay Gumamela (Pob.) 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.