Barangay California is a local government unit in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 916 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 Barotac Viejo. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Kelly P Bañes(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay California · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay California
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay California is one of the administrative divisions of Barotac Viejo in Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay California had a population of 916. This made it the 23rd largest of 26 barangays in Barotac Viejo by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay California accounted for approximately 1.84% of the total population of Barotac Viejo, which stood at 49,736 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 California changed from 923 to 916, a shift of -0.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Barotac Viejo. Barangay California is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Barotac Viejo is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay California, 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 California ranks 983rd 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.
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 Barotac Viejo 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 California from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
861
—
—
2020 CPH
923
+62
+7.2%
2024 POPCEN
916
-7
-0.8%
2015–2020: +7.2% total (+1.40%/yr).2020–2024: -0.8% total (-0.19%/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 Viejo
23rdof 26
Among the smaller barangays of Barotac Viejo by population.
Share of Barotac Viejo
1.8%
of the municipality's total 49,736 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
983rdof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 48.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Barotac Viejo (municipality) class
3rd
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay California in Barotac Viejo during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay California
Where is Barangay California located?▾
Barangay California is a barangay in the municipality of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay California hall?▾
Barangay California is located in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay California?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay California is Kelly P Bañes (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay California?▾
You can contact Barangay California via phone at 09090220142.
What municipality is Barangay California part of?▾
Barangay California is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay California urban or rural?▾
Barangay California 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 Viejo?▾
Barotac Viejo is classified as a 3rd 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 California.
Has the population of Barangay California been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay California went from 923 residents to 916 — a change of -0.8% 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 California in?▾
Barangay California 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 26 barangays administered by Barotac Viejo.
How many barangays are in Barotac Viejo?▾
Barotac Viejo has 26 barangays, including Barangay California. You can browse the full list on our Barotac Viejo page.
How many residents does Barangay California have?▾
Barangay California had a population of 916 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay California?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Barotac Viejo is 5011. 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 California, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay California 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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