Barangay Paligawan is a barangay in Balete, Batangas, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Balete. It had a population of 2,116 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Richard Valencia Llanes(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Paligawan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Paligawan
Barangay Paligawan is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Balete, located in the province of Batangas, in the CALABARZON region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Paligawan had a population of 2,116. This made it the 6th largest of 13 barangays in Balete by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Paligawan accounted for approximately 8.74% of the total population of Balete, which stood at 24,202 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Paligawan moved from 2,032 residents to 2,116, an intercensal change of +4.1%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Paligawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Balete is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Paligawan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batangas, which contains 1,078 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Paligawan ranks 519th by 2024 POPCEN population. Batangas 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 Balete 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 Paligawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,047
—
—
2020 CPH
2,032
-15
-0.7%
2024 POPCEN
2,116
+84
+4.1%
2015–2020: -0.7% total (-0.15%/yr).2020–2024: +4.1% total (+1.02%/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 Balete
6thof 13
Among the upper half of Balete by population.
Share of Balete
8.7%
of the municipality's total 24,202 residents.
Rank in Batangas
519thof 1,078
Province-wide percentile: 52.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Balete (municipality) class
5th
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 Paligawan
Where is Barangay Paligawan located?▾
Barangay Paligawan is a barangay in the municipality of Balete, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Paligawan hall?▾
Barangay Paligawan is located in Balete, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Paligawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Paligawan is Richard Valencia Llanes (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Paligawan?▾
You can contact Barangay Paligawan via phone at 0437277187.
What municipality is Barangay Paligawan part of?▾
Barangay Paligawan is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Balete, Batangas, Philippines.
Is Barangay Paligawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Paligawan 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 Balete?▾
Balete is classified as a 5th 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 Paligawan.
Has the population of Barangay Paligawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Paligawan went from 2,032 residents to 2,116 — a change of +4.1% 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 Paligawan in?▾
Barangay Paligawan is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Batangas, and is one of 13 barangays administered by Balete.
How many barangays are in Balete?▾
Balete has 13 barangays, including Barangay Paligawan. You can browse the full list on our Balete page.
How many residents does Barangay Paligawan have?▾
Barangay Paligawan had a population of 2,116 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Paligawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Balete is 4219. 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 Paligawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Paligawan 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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