Barangay Poblacion

Barangay Poblacion forms part of Sagay, a municipality in Camiguin, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Poblacion had a population of 3,279. This made it the 1st largest of 9 barangays in Sagay by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion accounted for approximately 25.57% of the total population of Sagay, which stood at 12,826 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Poblacion moving from 3,329 residents to 3,279 residents, an intercensal change of -1.5%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Poblacion as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.

Sagay is a municipality comprising 9 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 Camiguin, which contains 58 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion ranks 4th by 2020 population. Camiguin is classified as a 5th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Barangay Poblacion 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.