Barangay Lupit is a local government unit in Batan, Aklan, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,669 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.
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Punong Barangay
Gene Pacis Sugapong(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lupit · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Lupit
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Lupit is one of the administrative divisions of Batan in Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lupit had a population of 1,669. This made it the 9th largest of 20 barangays in Batan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lupit accounted for approximately 4.92% of the total population of Batan, which stood at 33,932 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Lupit moved from 1,654 residents to 1,669, an intercensal change of +0.9%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Lupit is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Batan is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lupit, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Aklan, which contains 327 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lupit ranks 135th by 2024 POPCEN population. Aklan is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Lupit 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 Batan 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 Lupit from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,562
—
—
2020 CPH
1,654
+92
+5.9%
2024 POPCEN
1,669
+15
+0.9%
2015–2020: +5.9% total (+1.15%/yr).2020–2024: +0.9% total (+0.23%/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 Batan
9thof 20
Among the upper half of Batan by population.
Share of Batan
4.9%
of the municipality's total 33,932 residents.
Rank in Aklan
135thof 327
Province-wide percentile: 59.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Batan (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 Lupit
Where is Barangay Lupit located?▾
Barangay Lupit is a barangay in the municipality of Batan, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lupit hall?▾
Barangay Lupit is located in Batan, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lupit?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lupit is Gene Pacis Sugapong (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lupit?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lupit is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Batan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Lupit part of?▾
Barangay Lupit is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Batan, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lupit urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lupit 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 Batan?▾
Batan 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 Lupit.
Has the population of Barangay Lupit been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lupit went from 1,654 residents to 1,669 — a change of +0.9% 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 Lupit in?▾
Barangay Lupit is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Aklan, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Batan.
How many barangays are in Batan?▾
Batan has 20 barangays, including Barangay Lupit. You can browse the full list on our Batan page.
How many residents does Barangay Lupit have?▾
Barangay Lupit had a population of 1,669 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lupit?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Batan is 5615. 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 Lupit, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lupit was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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