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Punong Barangay
Jethrone Tiongson Pementera(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay El Progreso · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay El Progreso
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay El Progreso is one of the administrative divisions of Carmen in Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay El Progreso had a population of 993. This made it the 25th largest of 29 barangays in Carmen by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay El Progreso accounted for approximately 1.98% of the total population of Carmen, which stood at 50,249 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 El Progreso changed from 961 to 993, a shift of +3.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Carmen. Barangay El Progreso is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Carmen is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay El Progreso, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bohol, which contains 1,109 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay El Progreso ranks 533rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Bohol is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay El Progreso 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 Carmen 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 El Progreso from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
890
—
—
2020 CPH
961
+71
+8.0%
2024 POPCEN
993
+32
+3.3%
2015–2020: +8.0% total (+1.55%/yr).2020–2024: +3.3% total (+0.82%/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 Carmen
25thof 29
Among the smaller barangays of Carmen by population.
Share of Carmen
2.0%
of the municipality's total 50,249 residents.
Rank in Bohol
533rdof 1,109
Province-wide percentile: 52.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Carmen (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 El Progreso
Where is Barangay El Progreso located?▾
Barangay El Progreso is a barangay in the municipality of Carmen, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay El Progreso hall?▾
Barangay El Progreso is located in Carmen, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay El Progreso?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay El Progreso is Jethrone Tiongson Pementera (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay El Progreso?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay El Progreso is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Carmen LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay El Progreso part of?▾
Barangay El Progreso is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Carmen, Bohol, Philippines.
Is Barangay El Progreso urban or rural?▾
Barangay El Progreso 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 Carmen?▾
Carmen 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 El Progreso.
Has the population of Barangay El Progreso been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay El Progreso went from 961 residents to 993 — a change of +3.3% 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 El Progreso in?▾
Barangay El Progreso is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Bohol, and is one of 29 barangays administered by Carmen.
How many barangays are in Carmen?▾
Carmen has 29 barangays, including Barangay El Progreso. You can browse the full list on our Carmen page.
How many residents does Barangay El Progreso have?▾
Barangay El Progreso had a population of 993 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay El Progreso?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Carmen is 6319. 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 El Progreso, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay El Progreso 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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