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Punong Barangay
Bobby Balestramon Mateo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Batbatan Island · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Batbatan Island
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Batbatan Island is one of the administrative divisions of Culasi in Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Batbatan Island had a population of 3,358. This made it the 1st largest of 44 barangays in Culasi by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Batbatan Island accounted for approximately 7.23% of the total population of Culasi, which stood at 46,442 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Batbatan Island moved from 3,221 residents to 3,358, an intercensal change of +4.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Batbatan Island is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Culasi is a municipality comprising 44 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Batbatan Island, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Antique, which contains 590 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Batbatan Island ranks 16th by 2024 POPCEN population. Antique is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Batbatan Island 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 Culasi 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 Batbatan Island from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,851
—
—
2020 CPH
3,221
+370
+13.0%
2024 POPCEN
3,358
+137
+4.3%
2015–2020: +13.0% total (+2.47%/yr).2020–2024: +4.3% total (+1.05%/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 Culasi
1stof 44
Among the top 10% of Culasi by population.
Share of Culasi
7.2%
of the municipality's total 46,442 residents.
Rank in Antique
16thof 590
Province-wide percentile: 97.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Culasi (municipality) class
3rd
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 Batbatan Island
Where is Barangay Batbatan Island located?▾
Barangay Batbatan Island is a barangay in the municipality of Culasi, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Batbatan Island hall?▾
Barangay Batbatan Island is located in Culasi, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Batbatan Island?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Batbatan Island is Bobby Balestramon Mateo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Batbatan Island?▾
You can contact Barangay Batbatan Island via phone at 09289856853.
What municipality is Barangay Batbatan Island part of?▾
Barangay Batbatan Island is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Culasi, Antique, Philippines.
Is Barangay Batbatan Island urban or rural?▾
Barangay Batbatan Island 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 Culasi?▾
Culasi is classified as a 3rd 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 Batbatan Island.
Has the population of Barangay Batbatan Island been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Batbatan Island went from 3,221 residents to 3,358 — a change of +4.3% 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 Batbatan Island in?▾
Barangay Batbatan Island is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Antique, and is one of 44 barangays administered by Culasi.
How many barangays are in Culasi?▾
Culasi has 44 barangays, including Barangay Batbatan Island. You can browse the full list on our Culasi page.
How many residents does Barangay Batbatan Island have?▾
Barangay Batbatan Island had a population of 3,358 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Batbatan Island?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Culasi is 5708. 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 Batbatan Island, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Batbatan Island was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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