Barangay Poblacion I A

Barangay Poblacion I A forms part of Maragondon, a municipality in Cavite, and is classified as a small barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Poblacion I A had a population of 550. This made it the 26th largest of 27 barangays in Maragondon by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion I A accounted for approximately 1.35% of the total population of Maragondon, which stood at 40,687 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 718 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 550 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -23.4%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Poblacion I A is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Maragondon is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion I A, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cavite, which contains 829 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion I A ranks 789th by 2020 population. Cavite is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Barangay Poblacion I A 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.