Barangay Lagta is a local government unit in Baleno, Masbate, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,973 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 Baleno. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Rolly Beltran Rapsing(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lagta · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Lagta
Situated in Baleno, Masbate, Barangay Lagta is one of 24 barangays that make up the municipality within Bicol Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lagta had a population of 1,973. This made it the 3rd largest of 24 barangays in Baleno by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lagta accounted for approximately 6.85% of the total population of Baleno, which stood at 28,787 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,977 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,973 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.2%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Lagta is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Baleno is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lagta, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Masbate, which contains 550 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lagta ranks 142nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Masbate is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Lagta 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 Baleno 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 Lagta from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,942
—
—
2020 CPH
1,977
+35
+1.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,973
-4
-0.2%
2015–2020: +1.8% total (+0.36%/yr).2020–2024: -0.2% total (-0.05%/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 Baleno
3rdof 24
Among the top 10% of Baleno by population.
Share of Baleno
6.9%
of the municipality's total 28,787 residents.
Rank in Masbate
142ndof 550
Province-wide percentile: 74.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Baleno (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 Lagta
Where is Barangay Lagta located?▾
Barangay Lagta is a barangay in the municipality of Baleno, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lagta hall?▾
Barangay Lagta is located in Baleno, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lagta?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lagta is Rolly Beltran Rapsing (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lagta?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lagta is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Baleno LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Lagta part of?▾
Barangay Lagta is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Baleno, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lagta urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lagta 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 Baleno?▾
Baleno 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 Lagta.
Has the population of Barangay Lagta been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lagta went from 1,977 residents to 1,973 — a change of -0.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Lagta in?▾
Barangay Lagta is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Masbate, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Baleno.
How many barangays are in Baleno?▾
Baleno has 24 barangays, including Barangay Lagta. You can browse the full list on our Baleno page.
How many residents does Barangay Lagta have?▾
Barangay Lagta had a population of 1,973 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lagta?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Baleno is 5413. 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 Lagta, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lagta 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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