Barangay Bicalen is a local government unit in Presentacion, Camarines Sur, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 777 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Presentacion. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Juan Calendacion Bracero(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bicalen · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Bicalen
Situated in Presentacion, Camarines Sur, Barangay Bicalen is one of 18 barangays that make up the municipality within Bicol Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bicalen had a population of 777. This made it the 11th largest of 18 barangays in Presentacion by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bicalen accounted for approximately 3.33% of the total population of Presentacion, which stood at 23,323 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bicalen moved from 792 residents to 777, an intercensal change of -1.9%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Bicalen is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Presentacion is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bicalen, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camarines Sur, which contains 1,063 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bicalen ranks 821st by 2024 POPCEN population. Camarines Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bicalen 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.
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 Presentacion 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 Bicalen from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
762
—
—
2020 CPH
792
+30
+3.9%
2024 POPCEN
777
-15
-1.9%
2015–2020: +3.9% total (+0.78%/yr).2020–2024: -1.9% total (-0.48%/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 Presentacion
11thof 18
Among the lower half of Presentacion by population.
Share of Presentacion
3.3%
of the municipality's total 23,323 residents.
Rank in Camarines Sur
821stof 1,063
Province-wide percentile: 23.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Presentacion (municipality) class
4th
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Bicalen in Presentacion during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bicalen
Where is Barangay Bicalen located?▾
Barangay Bicalen is a barangay in the municipality of Presentacion, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bicalen hall?▾
Barangay Bicalen is located in Presentacion, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bicalen?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bicalen is Juan Calendacion Bracero (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bicalen?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bicalen is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Presentacion LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bicalen part of?▾
Barangay Bicalen is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Presentacion, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bicalen urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bicalen 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 Presentacion?▾
Presentacion is classified as a 4th 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 Bicalen.
Has the population of Barangay Bicalen been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bicalen went from 792 residents to 777 — a change of -1.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bicalen in?▾
Barangay Bicalen is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Camarines Sur, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Presentacion.
How many barangays are in Presentacion?▾
Presentacion has 18 barangays, including Barangay Bicalen. You can browse the full list on our Presentacion page.
How many residents does Barangay Bicalen have?▾
Barangay Bicalen had a population of 777 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bicalen?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Presentacion is 4424. 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 Bicalen, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bicalen was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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