Barangay Kilaban is a local government unit in Ayungon, Negros Oriental, in the Negros Island Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 719 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mesdie Lu-ang Jabel(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Kilaban · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Kilaban
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Kilaban is one of the administrative divisions of Ayungon in Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kilaban had a population of 719. This made it the 24th largest of 24 barangays in Ayungon by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kilaban accounted for approximately 1.42% of the total population of Ayungon, which stood at 50,688 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Kilaban changed from 744 to 719, a shift of -3.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Ayungon. Barangay Kilaban is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ayungon is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Kilaban, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Kilaban ranks 513th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Oriental 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 Kilaban 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 Ayungon 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 Kilaban from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
819
—
—
2020 CPH
744
-75
-9.2%
2024 POPCEN
719
-25
-3.4%
2015–2020: -9.2% total (-1.90%/yr).2020–2024: -3.4% total (-0.85%/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 Ayungon
24thof 24
Among the smaller barangays of Ayungon by population.
Share of Ayungon
1.4%
of the municipality's total 50,688 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
513thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 8.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Ayungon (municipality) class
2nd
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 Kilaban
Where is Barangay Kilaban located?▾
Barangay Kilaban is a barangay in the municipality of Ayungon, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Kilaban hall?▾
Barangay Kilaban is located in Ayungon, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Kilaban?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Kilaban is Mesdie Lu-ang Jabel (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Kilaban?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Kilaban is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Ayungon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Kilaban part of?▾
Barangay Kilaban is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Ayungon, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Kilaban urban or rural?▾
Barangay Kilaban 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 Ayungon?▾
Ayungon is classified as a 2nd 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 Kilaban.
Has the population of Barangay Kilaban been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Kilaban went from 744 residents to 719 — a change of -3.4% 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 Kilaban in?▾
Barangay Kilaban is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Ayungon.
How many barangays are in Ayungon?▾
Ayungon has 24 barangays, including Barangay Kilaban. You can browse the full list on our Ayungon page.
How many residents does Barangay Kilaban have?▾
Barangay Kilaban had a population of 719 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Kilaban?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Ayungon is 6210. 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 Kilaban, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Kilaban 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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