Situated in the municipality of Cabatuan, Iloilo, Barangay Balabag is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 387 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ramonito Ventura Caspe(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balabag · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Balabag
Barangay Balabag is a very small barangay in the municipality of Cabatuan, 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 Balabag had a population of 387. This made it the 59th largest of 68 barangays in Cabatuan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balabag accounted for approximately 0.62% of the total population of Cabatuan, which stood at 62,717 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 458 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 387 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -15.5%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Balabag is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cabatuan is a municipality comprising 68 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balabag, 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 Balabag ranks 1624th 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 Balabag 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 Cabatuan 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 Balabag from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
429
—
—
2020 CPH
458
+29
+6.8%
2024 POPCEN
387
-71
-15.5%
2015–2020: +6.8% total (+1.32%/yr).2020–2024: -15.5% total (-4.12%/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 Cabatuan
59thof 68
Among the smaller barangays of Cabatuan by population.
Share of Cabatuan
0.62%
of the municipality's total 62,717 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1624thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 15.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Cabatuan (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 Balabag
Where is Barangay Balabag located?▾
Barangay Balabag is a barangay in the municipality of Cabatuan, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balabag hall?▾
Barangay Balabag is located in Cabatuan, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balabag?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balabag is Ramonito Ventura Caspe (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balabag?▾
You can contact Barangay Balabag via phone at 09481912540.
What municipality is Barangay Balabag part of?▾
Barangay Balabag is one of 68 barangays in the municipality of Cabatuan, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balabag urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balabag 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 Cabatuan?▾
Cabatuan 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 Balabag.
Has the population of Barangay Balabag been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balabag went from 458 residents to 387 — a change of -15.5% 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 Balabag in?▾
Barangay Balabag 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 68 barangays administered by Cabatuan.
How many barangays are in Cabatuan?▾
Cabatuan has 68 barangays, including Barangay Balabag. You can browse the full list on our Cabatuan page.
How many residents does Barangay Balabag have?▾
Barangay Balabag had a population of 387 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balabag?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cabatuan is 5031. 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 Balabag, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balabag 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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