Barangay Beneg is a barangay in Botolan, Zambales, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Botolan. It had a population of 1,998 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 Botolan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Stella Marie Degollado Mahinay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Beneg · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Beneg
Barangay Beneg forms part of Botolan, a municipality in Zambales, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Beneg had a population of 1,998. This made it the 10th largest of 31 barangays in Botolan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Beneg accounted for approximately 2.84% of the total population of Botolan, which stood at 70,340 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,969 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,998 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.5%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Beneg is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Botolan is a municipality comprising 31 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Beneg, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zambales, which contains 247 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Beneg ranks 135th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zambales is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Beneg is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Botolan 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 Beneg from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,575
—
—
2020 CPH
1,969
+394
+25.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,998
+29
+1.5%
2015–2020: +25.0% total (+4.57%/yr).2020–2024: +1.5% total (+0.37%/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 Botolan
10thof 31
Among the upper half of Botolan by population.
Share of Botolan
2.8%
of the municipality's total 70,340 residents.
Rank in Zambales
135thof 247
Province-wide percentile: 46.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Botolan (municipality) class
1st
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 Beneg in Botolan during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Beneg
Where is Barangay Beneg located?▾
Barangay Beneg is a barangay in the municipality of Botolan, Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Beneg hall?▾
Barangay Beneg is located in Botolan, Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Beneg?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Beneg is Stella Marie Degollado Mahinay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Beneg?▾
You can contact Barangay Beneg via phone at 09123678036.
What municipality is Barangay Beneg part of?▾
Barangay Beneg is one of 31 barangays in the municipality of Botolan, Zambales, Philippines.
Is Barangay Beneg urban or rural?▾
Barangay Beneg 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 Botolan?▾
Botolan is classified as a 1st 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 Beneg.
Has the population of Barangay Beneg been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Beneg went from 1,969 residents to 1,998 — a change of +1.5% 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 Beneg in?▾
Barangay Beneg is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Zambales, and is one of 31 barangays administered by Botolan.
How many barangays are in Botolan?▾
Botolan has 31 barangays, including Barangay Beneg. You can browse the full list on our Botolan page.
How many residents does Barangay Beneg have?▾
Barangay Beneg had a population of 1,998 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Beneg?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Botolan is 2202. 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 Beneg, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Beneg 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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