Located in Altavas, Aklan, Barangay Ginictan is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Altavas. It had a population of 1,658 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
James Traje Manuel(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ginictan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Ginictan
Barangay Ginictan forms part of Altavas, a municipality in Aklan, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ginictan had a population of 1,658. This made it the 8th largest of 14 barangays in Altavas by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ginictan accounted for approximately 6.33% of the total population of Altavas, which stood at 26,181 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Ginictan moved from 1,632 residents to 1,658, an intercensal change of +1.6%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Ginictan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Altavas is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ginictan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Aklan, which contains 327 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ginictan ranks 138th by 2024 POPCEN population. Aklan is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Ginictan is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
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 Altavas 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 Ginictan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,521
—
—
2020 CPH
1,632
+111
+7.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,658
+26
+1.6%
2015–2020: +7.3% total (+1.42%/yr).2020–2024: +1.6% total (+0.40%/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 Altavas
8thof 14
Among the upper half of Altavas by population.
Share of Altavas
6.3%
of the municipality's total 26,181 residents.
Rank in Aklan
138thof 327
Province-wide percentile: 58.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Altavas (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 Ginictan
Where is Barangay Ginictan located?▾
Barangay Ginictan is a barangay in the municipality of Altavas, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ginictan hall?▾
Barangay Ginictan is located in Altavas, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ginictan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ginictan is James Traje Manuel (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ginictan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Ginictan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Altavas LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Ginictan part of?▾
Barangay Ginictan is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Altavas, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ginictan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ginictan 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 Altavas?▾
Altavas 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 Ginictan.
Has the population of Barangay Ginictan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ginictan went from 1,632 residents to 1,658 — a change of +1.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Ginictan in?▾
Barangay Ginictan is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Aklan, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Altavas.
How many barangays are in Altavas?▾
Altavas has 14 barangays, including Barangay Ginictan. You can browse the full list on our Altavas page.
How many residents does Barangay Ginictan have?▾
Barangay Ginictan had a population of 1,658 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ginictan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Altavas is 5616. 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 Ginictan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ginictan was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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