Calalahan

Calalahan is one of 29 barangays or villages in the municipality of San Jose, Camarines Sur in the Philippines.<ref name="DILG/DRRM Barangay Profile"></ref>
Etymology.
The word "Calalahan" was derived from the "Calala" trees that were abundant in the place; and the "han" is being used in the Bicol language as a suffix to mean plenty or many, hence, the name of the barangay which means plenty Calala trees.
Geography and Demographics.
Barangay Calalahan is classified as a rural place composed of 7 purok and 2 sitios. It is generally described as plain and coastal with a total land area of 379.843200 hectares. It is bounded to the north by Telegrafo and Tambangan, south by Calawit and Tagas, east by Lagonoy Gulf, and in the west by Mampirao and Calawit. Its major source of livelihood is agriculture (farming and fishing). It has a total population of 2,809 with 648 households.
Government.
Elected barangay officials for 2018-2021 are as follows: Francis D. Padillo- Punong Barangay and the barangay councilors are: Audie P. Concina, Joel B. Palaypayon, Maria Gina R. Remetir, Mario DP. Pongpong, Eugenio P. Bo, Nora C. Lumbaga, and Lorna C. Abad. The Sanggunian Kabataan elected officials for 2018-2021 include Jason S. Clidoro as the SK Chairman and the SK Kagawads are Michelle P. Villegas, Charmaine Velasco, Jay-ar O. Barasona, Mary Rose A. Valencia, Jade Sepcon T. Odiamar, Merwer C. Pamada, and Hazel L. Radores. The appointed barangay secretary is Joy Odiamar