Situated in the municipality of Cortes, Bohol, Barangay Patrocinio is one of the administrative divisions of Central Visayas. It had a population of 945 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 Cortes. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Aires Ale Torralba(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Patrocinio · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Patrocinio
Barangay Patrocinio is a small barangay in the municipality of Cortes, located in the province of Bohol, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Patrocinio had a population of 945. This made it the 11th largest of 14 barangays in Cortes by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Patrocinio accounted for approximately 4.98% of the total population of Cortes, which stood at 18,976 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 855 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 945 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +10.5%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Patrocinio is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cortes is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Patrocinio, 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 Patrocinio ranks 564th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Patrocinio 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 Cortes 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 Patrocinio from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
741
—
—
2020 CPH
855
+114
+15.4%
2024 POPCEN
945
+90
+10.5%
2015–2020: +15.4% total (+2.90%/yr).2020–2024: +10.5% total (+2.53%/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 Cortes
11thof 14
Among the lower half of Cortes by population.
Share of Cortes
5.0%
of the municipality's total 18,976 residents.
Rank in Bohol
564thof 1,109
Province-wide percentile: 49.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Cortes (municipality) class
5th
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 Patrocinio
Where is Barangay Patrocinio located?▾
Barangay Patrocinio is a barangay in the municipality of Cortes, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Patrocinio hall?▾
Barangay Patrocinio is located in Cortes, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Patrocinio?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Patrocinio is Aires Ale Torralba (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Patrocinio?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Patrocinio is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Cortes LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Patrocinio part of?▾
Barangay Patrocinio is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Cortes, Bohol, Philippines.
Is Barangay Patrocinio urban or rural?▾
Barangay Patrocinio 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 Cortes?▾
Cortes is classified as a 5th 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 Patrocinio.
Has the population of Barangay Patrocinio been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Patrocinio went from 855 residents to 945 — a change of +10.5% 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 Patrocinio in?▾
Barangay Patrocinio 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 14 barangays administered by Cortes.
How many barangays are in Cortes?▾
Cortes has 14 barangays, including Barangay Patrocinio. You can browse the full list on our Cortes page.
How many residents does Barangay Patrocinio have?▾
Barangay Patrocinio had a population of 945 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Patrocinio?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cortes is 6341. 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 Patrocinio, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Patrocinio was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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