Barangay Linao is a barangay in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Barotac Nuevo. It had a population of 530 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Eduardo Divino Bayag(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Linao · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Linao
Barangay Linao is a small barangay in the municipality of Barotac Nuevo, 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 Linao had a population of 530. This made it the 29th largest of 29 barangays in Barotac Nuevo by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Linao accounted for approximately 0.90% of the total population of Barotac Nuevo, which stood at 59,184 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 Linao changed from 561 to 530, a shift of -5.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Barotac Nuevo. Barangay Linao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Barotac Nuevo is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Linao, 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 Linao ranks 1416th 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 Linao 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 Barotac Nuevo 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 Linao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
482
—
—
2020 CPH
561
+79
+16.4%
2024 POPCEN
530
-31
-5.5%
2015–2020: +16.4% total (+3.08%/yr).2020–2024: -5.5% total (-1.41%/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 Barotac Nuevo
29thof 29
Among the smaller barangays of Barotac Nuevo by population.
Share of Barotac Nuevo
0.90%
of the municipality's total 59,184 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1416thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 26.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Barotac Nuevo (municipality) class
2nd
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 Linao
Where is Barangay Linao located?▾
Barangay Linao is a barangay in the municipality of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Linao hall?▾
Barangay Linao is located in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Linao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Linao is Eduardo Divino Bayag (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Linao?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Linao is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Barotac Nuevo LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Linao part of?▾
Barangay Linao is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Linao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Linao 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 Barotac Nuevo?▾
Barotac Nuevo is classified as a 2nd 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 Linao.
Has the population of Barangay Linao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Linao went from 561 residents to 530 — a change of -5.5% 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 Linao in?▾
Barangay Linao 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 29 barangays administered by Barotac Nuevo.
How many barangays are in Barotac Nuevo?▾
Barotac Nuevo has 29 barangays, including Barangay Linao. You can browse the full list on our Barotac Nuevo page.
How many residents does Barangay Linao have?▾
Barangay Linao had a population of 530 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Linao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Barotac Nuevo is 5007. 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 Linao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Linao was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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