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Punong Barangay
Evangeline Tolentino Banta(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Water · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Water
Situated in Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Barangay Water is one of 27 barangays that make up the municipality within MIMAROPA Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Water had a population of 1,167. This made it the 16th largest of 27 barangays in Baco by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Water accounted for approximately 2.91% of the total population of Baco, which stood at 40,159 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Water moved from 1,588 residents to 1,167, an intercensal change of -26.5%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Water is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Baco is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Water, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Oriental Mindoro, which contains 426 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Water ranks 315th by 2024 POPCEN population. Oriental Mindoro 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 Baco 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 Water from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,467
—
—
2020 CPH
1,588
+121
+8.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,167
-421
-26.5%
2015–2020: +8.2% total (+1.60%/yr).2020–2024: -26.5% total (-7.41%/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 Baco
16thof 27
Among the lower half of Baco by population.
Share of Baco
2.9%
of the municipality's total 40,159 residents.
Rank in Oriental Mindoro
315thof 426
Province-wide percentile: 26.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Baco (municipality) class
3rd
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 Water
Where is Barangay Water located?▾
Barangay Water is a barangay in the municipality of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Water hall?▾
Barangay Water is located in Baco, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Water?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Water is Evangeline Tolentino Banta (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Water?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Water is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Baco LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Water part of?▾
Barangay Water is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Water urban or rural?▾
Barangay Water 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 Baco?▾
Baco is classified as a 3rd 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 Water.
Has the population of Barangay Water been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Water went from 1,588 residents to 1,167 — a change of -26.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Water in?▾
Barangay Water is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Oriental Mindoro, and is one of 27 barangays administered by Baco.
How many barangays are in Baco?▾
Baco has 27 barangays, including Barangay Water. You can browse the full list on our Baco page.
How many residents does Barangay Water have?▾
Barangay Water had a population of 1,167 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Water?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Baco is 5201. 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 Water, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Water was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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