Barangay Balunos is a local government unit in Anilao, Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,283 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
May Dangautan Matutino(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balunos · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Balunos
Barangay Balunos forms part of Anilao, a municipality in Iloilo, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balunos had a population of 1,283. This made it the 11th largest of 21 barangays in Anilao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balunos accounted for approximately 4.19% of the total population of Anilao, which stood at 30,612 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,339 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,283 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -4.2%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Balunos is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Anilao is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balunos, 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 Balunos ranks 691st by 2024 POPCEN 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.
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 Anilao 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 Balunos from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,273
—
—
2020 CPH
1,339
+66
+5.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,283
-56
-4.2%
2015–2020: +5.2% total (+1.02%/yr).2020–2024: -4.2% total (-1.06%/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 Anilao
11thof 21
Among the upper half of Anilao by population.
Share of Anilao
4.2%
of the municipality's total 30,612 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
691stof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 64.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Anilao (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 Balunos
Where is Barangay Balunos located?▾
Barangay Balunos is a barangay in the municipality of Anilao, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balunos hall?▾
Barangay Balunos is located in Anilao, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balunos?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balunos is May Dangautan Matutino (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balunos?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Balunos is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Anilao LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Balunos part of?▾
Barangay Balunos is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Anilao, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balunos urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balunos 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 Anilao?▾
Anilao 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 Balunos.
Has the population of Barangay Balunos been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balunos went from 1,339 residents to 1,283 — a change of -4.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Balunos in?▾
Barangay Balunos is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 21 barangays administered by Anilao.
How many barangays are in Anilao?▾
Anilao has 21 barangays, including Barangay Balunos. You can browse the full list on our Anilao page.
How many residents does Barangay Balunos have?▾
Barangay Balunos had a population of 1,283 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balunos?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Anilao is 5009. 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 Balunos, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balunos 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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