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Punong Barangay
Renato Gerez Mago(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dancalan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Dancalan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Dancalan is one of the administrative divisions of Paracale in Camarines Norte, Bicol Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dancalan had a population of 751. This made it the 23rd largest of 27 barangays in Paracale by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dancalan accounted for approximately 1.29% of the total population of Paracale, which stood at 58,391 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Dancalan changed from 711 to 751, a shift of +5.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Paracale. Barangay Dancalan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Paracale is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dancalan, 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 Dancalan ranks 243rd by 2024 POPCEN 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Dancalan 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.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Paracale or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Dancalan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
687
—
—
2020 CPH
711
+24
+3.5%
2024 POPCEN
751
+40
+5.6%
2015–2020: +3.5% total (+0.69%/yr).2020–2024: +5.6% total (+1.38%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Paracale
23rdof 27
Among the smaller barangays of Paracale by population.
Share of Paracale
1.3%
of the municipality's total 58,391 residents.
Rank in Camarines Norte
243rdof 282
Province-wide percentile: 14.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Paracale (municipality) class
3rd
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Dancalan
Where is Barangay Dancalan located?▾
Barangay Dancalan is a barangay in the municipality of Paracale, Camarines Norte, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dancalan hall?▾
Barangay Dancalan is located in Paracale, Camarines Norte, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dancalan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dancalan is Renato Gerez Mago (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dancalan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Dancalan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Paracale LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Dancalan part of?▾
Barangay Dancalan is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Paracale, Camarines Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dancalan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dancalan is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Paracale?▾
Paracale is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Dancalan.
Has the population of Barangay Dancalan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dancalan went from 711 residents to 751 — a change of +5.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Dancalan in?▾
Barangay Dancalan is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Camarines Norte, and is one of 27 barangays administered by Paracale.
How many barangays are in Paracale?▾
Paracale has 27 barangays, including Barangay Dancalan. You can browse the full list on our Paracale page.
How many residents does Barangay Dancalan have?▾
Barangay Dancalan had a population of 751 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dancalan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Paracale is 4605. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Dancalan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dancalan was last updated on 2026-05-25. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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