Barangay Guitnang Bayan II (Pob.)

Classified as a very large barangay, Barangay Guitnang Bayan II (Pob.) is one of the administrative divisions of San Mateo in Rizal, CALABARZON, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Guitnang Bayan II (Pob.) had a population of 19,661. This made it the 5th largest of 15 barangays in San Mateo by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guitnang Bayan II (Pob.) accounted for approximately 7.19% of the total population of San Mateo, which stood at 273,306 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Guitnang Bayan II (Pob.) changed from 17,243 to 19,661, a shift of +14.0% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in San Mateo. Barangay Guitnang Bayan II (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

San Mateo is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Guitnang Bayan II (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Rizal, which contains 189 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Guitnang Bayan II (Pob.) ranks 38th by 2020 population. Rizal is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Guitnang Bayan II (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.