Barangay Central (Pob.)

Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Central (Pob.) is one of the administrative divisions of San Marcelino in Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Central (Pob.) had a population of 694. This made it the 18th largest of 18 barangays in San Marcelino by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Central (Pob.) accounted for approximately 1.84% of the total population of San Marcelino, which stood at 37,719 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Central (Pob.) moving from 761 residents to 694 residents, an intercensal change of -8.8%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Central (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

San Marcelino is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Central (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zambales, which contains 247 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Central (Pob.) ranks 210th by 2020 population. Zambales 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 Central (Pob.) 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.