Barangay Langka is a barangay in City of Palayan, Nueva Ecija, under the jurisdiction of the City of Palayan. It had a population of 837 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 City of Palayan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Felix Abawag Ngaya-an(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Langka · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Langka
Situated in City of Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Barangay Langka is one of 19 barangays that make up the city within Central Luzon.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Langka had a population of 837. This made it the 18th largest of 19 barangays in City of Palayan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Langka accounted for approximately 1.75% of the total population of City of Palayan, which stood at 47,883 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 Langka changed from 1,349 to 837, a shift of -38.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in City of Palayan. Barangay Langka is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Palayan is a city comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Langka, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Nueva Ecija, which contains 849 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Langka ranks 775th by 2024 POPCEN population. Nueva Ecija is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Langka 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 City of Palayan 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 Langka from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,302
—
—
2020 CPH
1,349
+47
+3.6%
2024 POPCEN
837
-512
-38.0%
2015–2020: +3.6% total (+0.71%/yr).2020–2024: -38.0% total (-11.25%/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 City of Palayan
18thof 19
Among the smaller barangays of City of Palayan by population.
Share of City of Palayan
1.7%
of the city's total 47,883 residents.
Rank in Nueva Ecija
775thof 849
Province-wide percentile: 9.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of Palayan (city) class
5th
Parent city 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 Langka
Where is Barangay Langka located?▾
Barangay Langka is a barangay in the City of Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Langka hall?▾
Barangay Langka is located in City of Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Langka?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Langka is Felix Abawag Ngaya-an (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Langka?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Langka is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Palayan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Langka part of?▾
Barangay Langka is one of 19 barangays in the City of Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.
Is Barangay Langka urban or rural?▾
Barangay Langka 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 City of Palayan?▾
City of Palayan is classified as a 5th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Langka.
Has the population of Barangay Langka been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Langka went from 1,349 residents to 837 — a change of -38.0% 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 Langka in?▾
Barangay Langka is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Nueva Ecija, and is one of 19 barangays administered by City of Palayan.
How many barangays are in City of Palayan?▾
City of Palayan has 19 barangays, including Barangay Langka. You can browse the full list on our City of Palayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Langka have?▾
Barangay Langka had a population of 837 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Langka?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Palayan is 3132. 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 Langka, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Langka was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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