Barangay Salong is a local government unit in Balasan, Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,251 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.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Balasan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Margie Balerta Yap(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Salong · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Salong
Barangay Salong forms part of Balasan, 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 Salong had a population of 1,251. This made it the 15th largest of 23 barangays in Balasan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Salong accounted for approximately 3.55% of the total population of Balasan, which stood at 35,193 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,208 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,251 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.6%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Salong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Balasan is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Salong, 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 Salong ranks 715th 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.
Barangay Salong is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Balasan 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 Salong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,111
—
—
2020 CPH
1,208
+97
+8.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,251
+43
+3.6%
2015–2020: +8.7% total (+1.69%/yr).2020–2024: +3.6% total (+0.88%/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 Balasan
15thof 23
Among the lower half of Balasan by population.
Share of Balasan
3.6%
of the municipality's total 35,193 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
715thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 62.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Balasan (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 Salong
Where is Barangay Salong located?▾
Barangay Salong is a barangay in the municipality of Balasan, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Salong hall?▾
Barangay Salong is located in Balasan, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Salong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Salong is Margie Balerta Yap (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Salong?▾
You can contact Barangay Salong via phone at 09634334181.
What municipality is Barangay Salong part of?▾
Barangay Salong is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Balasan, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Salong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Salong 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 Balasan?▾
Balasan 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 Salong.
Has the population of Barangay Salong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Salong went from 1,208 residents to 1,251 — a change of +3.6% 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 Salong in?▾
Barangay Salong 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 23 barangays administered by Balasan.
How many barangays are in Balasan?▾
Balasan has 23 barangays, including Barangay Salong. You can browse the full list on our Balasan page.
How many residents does Barangay Salong have?▾
Barangay Salong had a population of 1,251 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Salong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Balasan is 5018. 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 Salong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Salong 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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