Catalotoan


Catalotoan is one of 29 barangays or villages in the municipality of San Jose, Camarines Sur in the Philippines.

Etymology

The old folks recalled that there were many "taloto" trees that grew in the place. The word "Catalotoan" was derived from the combination of the word "ca-" which is a prefix, "taloto" trees, and "-an" which is a suffix in the Bicol language which both "ca-" and "-an" mean full or plenty. Thus, the name was adapted according to the circumstance that existed before when taloto trees were still abundant in the place.

Geography and demographics

Barangay Catalotoan is classified as a rural place and is composed of 3 puroks or zones. It is generally described as plain with a total land area of 93.974600 hectares. It is bounded to the north by Salogon, south by Bagacay, east by Calawit, and in the west by San Rafael, Tigaon, Camarines Sur. Its major source of livelihood is agriculture. It has a total population of 977, with 215 households, 220 families, and 469 registered voters.

Government

Elected barangay officials are as follows: Francisco B. Concina- Punong Barangay and the barangay councilors are: Philip B. Parada, Nestor P. Olores, Rolando H. Tiaba, Noel M. Contigno, Nilo P. Pardiñas, Danilo O. Competente, and Carlo Z. Concina. The appointed barangay secretary and treasurer are: Edna L. Pormalejo and Nilda O. Pomar, respectively. Barangay personnel include 10 barangay tanod, 2 barangay health workers, 2 purok/zone leaders, 1 day care worker, 1 utility worker, and 1 electrician.