Situated in the municipality of Balud, Masbate, Barangay Ilaya is one of the administrative divisions of Bicol Region. It had a population of 1,858 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Napoleon Christian Jose Arguelles(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ilaya · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Ilaya
Barangay Ilaya forms part of Balud, a municipality in Masbate, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ilaya had a population of 1,858. This made it the 8th largest of 32 barangays in Balud by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ilaya accounted for approximately 4.62% of the total population of Balud, which stood at 40,236 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 Ilaya changed from 1,836 to 1,858, a shift of +1.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Balud. Barangay Ilaya is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Balud is a municipality comprising 32 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ilaya, 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 Ilaya ranks 156th 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.
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 Balud 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 Ilaya from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,553
—
—
2020 CPH
1,836
+283
+18.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,858
+22
+1.2%
2015–2020: +18.2% total (+3.40%/yr).2020–2024: +1.2% total (+0.30%/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 Balud
8thof 32
Among the top quartile of Balud by population.
Share of Balud
4.6%
of the municipality's total 40,236 residents.
Rank in Masbate
156thof 550
Province-wide percentile: 72.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Balud (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 Ilaya
Where is Barangay Ilaya located?▾
Barangay Ilaya is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ilaya hall?▾
Barangay Ilaya is located in Balud, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ilaya?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ilaya is Napoleon Christian Jose Arguelles (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ilaya?▾
You can contact Barangay Ilaya via phone at 09261466144.
What municipality is Barangay Ilaya part of?▾
Barangay Ilaya is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Balud, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ilaya urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ilaya 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 Balud?▾
Balud 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 Ilaya.
Has the population of Barangay Ilaya been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ilaya went from 1,836 residents to 1,858 — a change of +1.2% 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 Ilaya in?▾
Barangay Ilaya 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 32 barangays administered by Balud.
How many barangays are in Balud?▾
Balud has 32 barangays, including Barangay Ilaya. You can browse the full list on our Balud page.
How many residents does Barangay Ilaya have?▾
Barangay Ilaya had a population of 1,858 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ilaya?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Balud is 5412. 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 Ilaya, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ilaya 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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