Situated in the municipality of Angat, Bulacan, Barangay Encanto is one of the administrative divisions of Central Luzon. It had a population of 5,261 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Crisostomo Sanchez Garcia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Encanto · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Encanto
Situated in Angat, Bulacan, Barangay Encanto is one of 16 barangays that make up the municipality within Central Luzon.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Encanto had a population of 5,261. This made it the 8th largest of 16 barangays in Angat by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Encanto accounted for approximately 7.75% of the total population of Angat, which stood at 67,862 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 5,116 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 5,261 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.8%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Encanto is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.
Angat is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Encanto, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bulacan, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Encanto ranks 237th by 2024 POPCEN population. Bulacan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Encanto is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Angat 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 Encanto from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
4,665
—
—
2020 CPH
5,116
+451
+9.7%
2024 POPCEN
5,261
+145
+2.8%
2015–2020: +9.7% total (+1.86%/yr).2020–2024: +2.8% total (+0.70%/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 Angat
8thof 16
Among the upper half of Angat by population.
Share of Angat
7.8%
of the municipality's total 67,862 residents.
Rank in Bulacan
237thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 59.
PSA Classification
Urban
Higher density, predominantly built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Angat (municipality) class
1st
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 Encanto
Where is Barangay Encanto located?▾
Barangay Encanto is a barangay in the municipality of Angat, Bulacan, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Encanto hall?▾
Barangay Encanto is located in Angat, Bulacan, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Encanto?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Encanto is Crisostomo Sanchez Garcia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Encanto?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Encanto is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Angat LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Encanto part of?▾
Barangay Encanto is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Angat, Bulacan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Encanto urban or rural?▾
Barangay Encanto is officially classified as urban by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Urban classification reflects higher population density and a more built-up character — typically more permanent housing, paved roads, and proximity to commercial activity than rural barangays in the same municipality.
What is the income classification of Angat?▾
Angat is classified as a 1st 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 Encanto.
Has the population of Barangay Encanto been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Encanto went from 5,116 residents to 5,261 — a change of +2.8% 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 Encanto in?▾
Barangay Encanto is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Bulacan, and is one of 16 barangays administered by Angat.
How many barangays are in Angat?▾
Angat has 16 barangays, including Barangay Encanto. You can browse the full list on our Angat page.
How many residents does Barangay Encanto have?▾
Barangay Encanto had a population of 5,261 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Encanto?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Angat is 3012. 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 Encanto, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Encanto 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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