Barangay Calzadang Bayu

Barangay Calzadang Bayu forms part of Porac, 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 Calzadang Bayu had a population of 7,779. This made it the 4th largest of 29 barangays in Porac by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Calzadang Bayu accounted for approximately 5.53% of the total population of Porac, which stood at 140,751 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 6,450 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 7,779 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +20.6%, consistent with a growing settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Calzadang Bayu as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Porac is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Calzadang Bayu, 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 Calzadang Bayu ranks 65th 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 Calzadang Bayu 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.