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Punong Barangay
Bernardo Horlina Mernelo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Chanarian · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Chanarian
Situated in Basco, Batanes, Barangay Chanarian is one of 6 barangays that make up the municipality within Cagayan Valley.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Chanarian had a population of 430. This made it the 6th largest of 6 barangays in Basco by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Chanarian accounted for approximately 4.46% of the total population of Basco, which stood at 9,647 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 Chanarian changed from 448 to 430, a shift of -4.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Basco. Barangay Chanarian is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Basco is a municipality comprising 6 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Chanarian, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batanes, which contains 29 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Chanarian ranks 15th by 2024 POPCEN population. Batanes is classified as a 5th 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 Basco 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 Chanarian from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
360
—
—
2020 CPH
448
+88
+24.4%
2024 POPCEN
430
-18
-4.0%
2015–2020: +24.4% total (+4.47%/yr).2020–2024: -4.0% 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 Basco
6thof 6
Among the smaller barangays of Basco by population.
Share of Basco
4.5%
of the municipality's total 9,647 residents.
Rank in Batanes
15thof 29
Province-wide percentile: 52.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Basco (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 Chanarian
Where is Barangay Chanarian located?▾
Barangay Chanarian is a barangay in the municipality of Basco, Batanes, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Chanarian hall?▾
Barangay Chanarian is located in Basco, Batanes, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Chanarian?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Chanarian is Bernardo Horlina Mernelo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Chanarian?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Chanarian is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Basco LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Chanarian part of?▾
Barangay Chanarian is one of 6 barangays in the municipality of Basco, Batanes, Philippines.
Is Barangay Chanarian urban or rural?▾
Barangay Chanarian 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 Basco?▾
Basco 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 Chanarian.
Has the population of Barangay Chanarian been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Chanarian went from 448 residents to 430 — a change of -4.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Chanarian in?▾
Barangay Chanarian is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Batanes, and is one of 6 barangays administered by Basco.
How many barangays are in Basco?▾
Basco has 6 barangays, including Barangay Chanarian. You can browse the full list on our Basco page.
How many residents does Barangay Chanarian have?▾
Barangay Chanarian had a population of 430 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Chanarian?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Basco is 3900. 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 Chanarian, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Chanarian 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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