Barangay Pinagkurusan is a barangay in Alitagtag, Batangas, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Alitagtag. It had a population of 1,416 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Alitagtag. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Alfredo Catapang Mertola JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pinagkurusan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Pinagkurusan
Situated in Alitagtag, Batangas, Barangay Pinagkurusan is one of 19 barangays that make up the municipality within CALABARZON.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pinagkurusan had a population of 1,416. This made it the 9th largest of 19 barangays in Alitagtag by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pinagkurusan accounted for approximately 5.05% of the total population of Alitagtag, which stood at 28,033 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,148 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,416 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +23.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Pinagkurusan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Alitagtag is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pinagkurusan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batangas, which contains 1,078 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pinagkurusan ranks 734th by 2024 POPCEN population. Batangas 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.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Alitagtag or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Pinagkurusan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,433
—
—
2020 CPH
1,148
-285
-19.9%
2024 POPCEN
1,416
+268
+23.3%
2015–2020: -19.9% total (-4.34%/yr).2020–2024: +23.3% total (+5.39%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Alitagtag
9thof 19
Among the upper half of Alitagtag by population.
Share of Alitagtag
5.1%
of the municipality's total 28,033 residents.
Rank in Batangas
734thof 1,078
Province-wide percentile: 32.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Alitagtag (municipality) class
4th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Pinagkurusan
Where is Barangay Pinagkurusan located?▾
Barangay Pinagkurusan is a barangay in the municipality of Alitagtag, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pinagkurusan hall?▾
Barangay Pinagkurusan is located in Alitagtag, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pinagkurusan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pinagkurusan is Alfredo Catapang Mertola JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pinagkurusan?▾
You can contact Barangay Pinagkurusan via phone at 0936 351 5040.
What municipality is Barangay Pinagkurusan part of?▾
Barangay Pinagkurusan is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Alitagtag, Batangas, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pinagkurusan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pinagkurusan is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Alitagtag?▾
Alitagtag is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Pinagkurusan.
Has the population of Barangay Pinagkurusan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pinagkurusan went from 1,148 residents to 1,416 — a change of +23.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Pinagkurusan in?▾
Barangay Pinagkurusan is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Batangas, and is one of 19 barangays administered by Alitagtag.
How many barangays are in Alitagtag?▾
Alitagtag has 19 barangays, including Barangay Pinagkurusan. You can browse the full list on our Alitagtag page.
How many residents does Barangay Pinagkurusan have?▾
Barangay Pinagkurusan had a population of 1,416 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pinagkurusan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Alitagtag is 4205. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Pinagkurusan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pinagkurusan was last updated on 2026-05-25. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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