Barangay Parian (Pob.)

Barangay Parian (Pob.) forms part of Mexico, a municipality in Pampanga, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Parian (Pob.) had a population of 5,756. This made it the 7th largest of 43 barangays in Mexico by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Parian (Pob.) accounted for approximately 3.32% of the total population of Mexico, which stood at 173,403 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Parian (Pob.) changed from 4,231 to 5,756, a shift of +36.0% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Mexico. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Parian (Pob.) as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Mexico is a municipality comprising 43 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Parian (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pampanga, which contains 538 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Parian (Pob.) ranks 115th by 2020 population. Pampanga is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Barangay Parian (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.