Barangay Concepcion (Pob.)

Situated in Virac, Catanduanes, Barangay Concepcion (Pob.) is one of 63 barangays that make up the municipality within Bicol Region.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Concepcion (Pob.) had a population of 929. This made it the 31st largest of 63 barangays in Virac by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Concepcion (Pob.) accounted for approximately 1.21% of the total population of Virac, which stood at 76,520 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Concepcion (Pob.) moving from 1,084 residents to 929 residents, an intercensal change of -14.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Concepcion (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Virac is a municipality comprising 63 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Concepcion (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Catanduanes, which contains 315 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Concepcion (Pob.) ranks 98th by 2020 population. Catanduanes is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Concepcion (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.