Barangay Ajos is a barangay in Catanauan, Quezon, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Catanauan. It had a population of 1,770 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Alven Orfanel Buagas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ajos · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Ajos
Situated in Catanauan, Quezon, Barangay Ajos is one of 46 barangays that make up the municipality within CALABARZON.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ajos had a population of 1,770. This made it the 19th largest of 46 barangays in Catanauan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ajos accounted for approximately 2.32% of the total population of Catanauan, which stood at 76,250 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 Ajos changed from 1,674 to 1,770, a shift of +5.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Catanauan. Barangay Ajos is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Catanauan is a municipality comprising 46 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ajos, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Quezon, which contains 1,242 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ajos ranks 393rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Quezon is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Ajos 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 Catanauan 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 Ajos from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,883
—
—
2020 CPH
1,674
-209
-11.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,770
+96
+5.7%
2015–2020: -11.1% total (-2.33%/yr).2020–2024: +5.7% total (+1.40%/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 Catanauan
19thof 46
Among the upper half of Catanauan by population.
Share of Catanauan
2.3%
of the municipality's total 76,250 residents.
Rank in Quezon
393rdof 1,242
Province-wide percentile: 68.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Catanauan (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 Ajos
Where is Barangay Ajos located?▾
Barangay Ajos is a barangay in the municipality of Catanauan, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ajos hall?▾
Barangay Ajos is located in Catanauan, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ajos?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ajos is Alven Orfanel Buagas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ajos?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Ajos is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Catanauan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Ajos part of?▾
Barangay Ajos is one of 46 barangays in the municipality of Catanauan, Quezon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ajos urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ajos 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 Catanauan?▾
Catanauan 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 Ajos.
Has the population of Barangay Ajos been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ajos went from 1,674 residents to 1,770 — a change of +5.7% 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 Ajos in?▾
Barangay Ajos is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Quezon, and is one of 46 barangays administered by Catanauan.
How many barangays are in Catanauan?▾
Catanauan has 46 barangays, including Barangay Ajos. You can browse the full list on our Catanauan page.
How many residents does Barangay Ajos have?▾
Barangay Ajos had a population of 1,770 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ajos?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Catanauan is 4311. 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 Ajos, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ajos was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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