Barangay Concepcion

Barangay Concepcion is a large barangay in the municipality of San Simon, located in the province of Pampanga, in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Concepcion had a population of 7,256. This made it the 2nd largest of 14 barangays in San Simon by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Concepcion accounted for approximately 12.26% of the total population of San Simon, which stood at 59,182 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Concepcion moving from 6,174 residents to 7,256 residents, an intercensal change of +17.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Concepcion as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

San Simon is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Concepcion, 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 Concepcion ranks 75th 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 Concepcion 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.