Barangay Salamento is a local government unit in Caluya, Antique, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,501 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 Caluya. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Eduardo Erodias Protacio Jr(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Salamento · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Salamento
Situated in Caluya, Antique, Barangay Salamento is one of 18 barangays that make up the municipality within Western Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Salamento had a population of 1,501. This made it the 9th largest of 18 barangays in Caluya by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Salamento accounted for approximately 3.50% of the total population of Caluya, which stood at 42,895 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Salamento moved from 1,196 residents to 1,501, an intercensal change of +25.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Salamento is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Caluya is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Salamento, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Antique, which contains 590 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Salamento ranks 123rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Antique 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 Salamento 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 Caluya 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 Salamento from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,122
—
—
2020 CPH
1,196
+74
+6.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,501
+305
+25.5%
2015–2020: +6.6% total (+1.29%/yr).2020–2024: +25.5% total (+5.84%/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 Caluya
9thof 18
Among the upper half of Caluya by population.
Share of Caluya
3.5%
of the municipality's total 42,895 residents.
Rank in Antique
123rdof 590
Province-wide percentile: 79.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Caluya (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Salamento
Where is Barangay Salamento located?▾
Barangay Salamento is a barangay in the municipality of Caluya, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Salamento hall?▾
Barangay Salamento is located in Caluya, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Salamento?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Salamento is Eduardo Erodias Protacio Jr (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Salamento?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Salamento is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Caluya LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Salamento part of?▾
Barangay Salamento is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Caluya, Antique, Philippines.
Is Barangay Salamento urban or rural?▾
Barangay Salamento 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 Caluya?▾
Caluya 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 Salamento.
Has the population of Barangay Salamento been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Salamento went from 1,196 residents to 1,501 — a change of +25.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Salamento in?▾
Barangay Salamento is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Antique, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Caluya.
How many barangays are in Caluya?▾
Caluya has 18 barangays, including Barangay Salamento. You can browse the full list on our Caluya page.
How many residents does Barangay Salamento have?▾
Barangay Salamento had a population of 1,501 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Salamento?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Caluya is 5711. 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 Salamento, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Salamento 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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