Barangay Profile

Barangay La Medalla

Baao, Camarines Sur, Region V

PSGC 0501701009 ZIP 4432
2,335 Population
12th of 30 By Population
14.7 m Elevation
4432 ZIP Code
Philippines Bicol Region Camarines Sur Baao Barangays La Medalla
Direct Answer

Barangay La Medalla is a barangay in Baao, Camarines Sur, in the Bicol Region (Region V) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0501701009 with ZIP code 4432, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,335. That makes it the 12th most populous of Baao's 30 barangays (3.8% of the municipal total of 61,357). It sits at about 14.7 m above sea level at coordinates 13.4617, 123.364.

Overview

Barangay La Medalla is a local community situated within Baao, Camarines Sur. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay La Medalla is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether La Medalla is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Baao, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 1,296 — —
1995 Sep 1 1,619 +4.26% 323
2000 May 1 1,808 +2.4% 189
2007 Aug 1 1,891 +0.62% 83
2010 May 1 2,273 +6.93% 382
2015 Aug 1 2,386 +0.93% 113
2020 May 1 2,335 -0.45% -51
1,296
1,619
1,808
1,891
2,273
2,386
2,335
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay La Medalla is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Baao.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 58 2.43%
1 to 4 264 11.06%
5 to 9 278 11.65%
10 to 14 306 12.82%
15 to 19 226 9.47%
20 to 24 184 7.71%
25 to 29 177 7.42%
30 to 34 154 6.45%
35 to 39 176 7.38%
40 to 44 104 4.36%
45 to 49 94 3.94%
50 to 54 94 3.94%
55 to 59 81 3.39%
60 to 64 75 3.14%
65 to 69 45 1.89%
70 to 74 26 1.09%
75 to 79 22 0.92%
80 and over 22 0.92%
Under 1
58
1 to 4
264
5 to 9
278
10 to 14
306
15 to 19
226
20 to 24
184
25 to 29
177
30 to 34
154
35 to 39
176
40 to 44
104
45 to 49
94
50 to 54
94
55 to 59
81
60 to 64
75
65 to 69
45
70 to 74
26
75 to 79
22
80 and over
22
906

Young population (0-14) · 37.97%

1,365

Working-age population (15-64) · 57.21%

115

Older population (65+) · 4.82%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay La Medalla is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Baao.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 225 5.76
1995 Sep 1 287 5.64
2000 May 1 335 5.4
2007 Aug 1 364 5.2
2010 May 1 451 5.04
2015 Aug 1 480 4.97
225
287
335
364
451
480
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

12th of 30

Relative rank among Baao's barangays by 2020 population.

14.7 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 28 m municipal median.

Barangay La Medalla is located at approximately 13.4617, 123.364 (13°27'42" N, 123°21'50" E) on Luzon , roughly 14.7 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Bicol Region lies along the main track of Pacific tropical cyclones and sees frequent typhoon passage during the June to November season.

High
Earthquake

Bicol Region is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay La Medalla in municipality of Baao, province of Camarines Sur is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name La Medalla
PSGC Code 0501701009
Population (2020) 2,335
Rank in Municipality 12th of 30
Coordinates 13.4617, 123.364 (13°27'42" N, 123°21'50" E)
Elevation 14.7 m above sea level
City / Municipality Baao
Province Camarines Sur
Region Bicol Region
ZIP Code 4432

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Baao.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Baao

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay La Medalla and the wider Baao area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay La Medalla located?

Barangay La Medalla is a barangay in Baao, Camarines Sur, in the Bicol Region (Region V) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0501701009 with ZIP code 4432, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,335. That makes it the 12th most populous of Baao's 30 barangays (3.8% of the municipal total of 61,357). It sits at about 14.7 m above sea level at coordinates 13.4617, 123.364.

What is the population of Barangay La Medalla?

2,335 as of the 2020 Census, the 12th largest of Baao's 30 barangays (3.8% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay La Medalla?

The PSGC code is 0501701009, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay La Medalla?

ZIP 4432, covering Baao and its barangays.

How many barangays does Baao have?

30 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.