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Punong Barangay
Julie Grande Rentoy(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Latawan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Latawan
Barangay Latawan is a very small barangay in the municipality of Badiangan, located in the province of Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Latawan had a population of 436. This made it the 28th largest of 31 barangays in Badiangan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Latawan accounted for approximately 1.61% of the total population of Badiangan, which stood at 27,088 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 Latawan changed from 490 to 436, a shift of -11.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Badiangan. Barangay Latawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Badiangan is a municipality comprising 31 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Latawan, 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 Latawan ranks 1545th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Latawan 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 Badiangan 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 Latawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
492
—
—
2020 CPH
490
-2
-0.4%
2024 POPCEN
436
-54
-11.0%
2015–2020: -0.4% total (-0.08%/yr).2020–2024: -11.0% total (-2.88%/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 Badiangan
28thof 31
Among the smaller barangays of Badiangan by population.
Share of Badiangan
1.6%
of the municipality's total 27,088 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1545thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 19.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Badiangan (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 Latawan
Where is Barangay Latawan located?▾
Barangay Latawan is a barangay in the municipality of Badiangan, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Latawan hall?▾
Barangay Latawan is located in Badiangan, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Latawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Latawan is Julie Grande Rentoy (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Latawan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Latawan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Badiangan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Latawan part of?▾
Barangay Latawan is one of 31 barangays in the municipality of Badiangan, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Latawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Latawan 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 Badiangan?▾
Badiangan 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 Latawan.
Has the population of Barangay Latawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Latawan went from 490 residents to 436 — a change of -11.0% 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 Latawan in?▾
Barangay Latawan 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 31 barangays administered by Badiangan.
How many barangays are in Badiangan?▾
Badiangan has 31 barangays, including Barangay Latawan. You can browse the full list on our Badiangan page.
How many residents does Barangay Latawan have?▾
Barangay Latawan had a population of 436 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Latawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Badiangan is 5033. 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 Latawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Latawan 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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