Barangay Poblacion

Barangay Poblacion forms part of Alimodian, a municipality in Iloilo, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Poblacion had a population of 8,296. This made it the 1st largest of 51 barangays in Alimodian by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion accounted for approximately 20.89% of the total population of Alimodian, which stood at 39,722 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Poblacion moving from 8,770 residents to 8,296 residents, an intercensal change of -5.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Poblacion is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Alimodian is a municipality comprising 51 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion ranks 4th by 2020 population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.