Barangay Poblacion

Barangay Poblacion forms part of Opol, a municipality in Misamis Oriental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Poblacion had a population of 3,376. This made it the 6th largest of 14 barangays in Opol by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion accounted for approximately 5.09% of the total population of Opol, which stood at 66,327 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Poblacion moving from 3,558 residents to 3,376 residents, an intercensal change of -5.1%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Poblacion is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Opol is a municipality comprising 14 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 Misamis Oriental, which contains 504 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion ranks 88th by 2020 population. Misamis Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Poblacion is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.