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Punong Barangay
Mary Grace Llamas Cocjin(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Carataya · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Carataya
Barangay Carataya is a small barangay in the municipality of Cuartero, located in the province of Capiz, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Carataya had a population of 1,712. This made it the 4th largest of 22 barangays in Cuartero by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Carataya accounted for approximately 5.98% of the total population of Cuartero, which stood at 28,650 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 Carataya changed from 1,690 to 1,712, a shift of +1.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Cuartero. Barangay Carataya is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cuartero is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Carataya, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Capiz, which contains 473 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Carataya ranks 153rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Capiz is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Carataya 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 Cuartero 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 Carataya from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,682
—
—
2020 CPH
1,690
+8
+0.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,712
+22
+1.3%
2015–2020: +0.5% total (+0.09%/yr).2020–2024: +1.3% total (+0.32%/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 Cuartero
4thof 22
Among the top quartile of Cuartero by population.
Share of Cuartero
6.0%
of the municipality's total 28,650 residents.
Rank in Capiz
153rdof 473
Province-wide percentile: 68.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Cuartero (municipality) class
4th
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 Carataya
Where is Barangay Carataya located?▾
Barangay Carataya is a barangay in the municipality of Cuartero, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Carataya hall?▾
Barangay Carataya is located in Cuartero, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Carataya?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Carataya is Mary Grace Llamas Cocjin (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Carataya?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Carataya is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Cuartero LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Carataya part of?▾
Barangay Carataya is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Cuartero, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Carataya urban or rural?▾
Barangay Carataya 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 Cuartero?▾
Cuartero is classified as a 4th 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 Carataya.
Has the population of Barangay Carataya been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Carataya went from 1,690 residents to 1,712 — a change of +1.3% 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 Carataya in?▾
Barangay Carataya is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Capiz, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Cuartero.
How many barangays are in Cuartero?▾
Cuartero has 22 barangays, including Barangay Carataya. You can browse the full list on our Cuartero page.
How many residents does Barangay Carataya have?▾
Barangay Carataya had a population of 1,712 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Carataya?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cuartero is 5811. 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 Carataya, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Carataya 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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