Barangay Simbola is a barangay in Culasi, Antique, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Culasi. It had a population of 176 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Myrna Jaromay Ayon(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Simbola · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Simbola
Barangay Simbola is a very small barangay in the municipality of Culasi, located in the province of Antique, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Simbola had a population of 176. This made it the 43rd largest of 44 barangays in Culasi by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Simbola accounted for approximately 0.38% 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 Simbola moved from 173 residents to 176, an intercensal change of +1.7%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Simbola 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 Simbola, 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 Simbola ranks 582nd 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Simbola from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
229
—
—
2020 CPH
173
-56
-24.5%
2024 POPCEN
176
+3
+1.7%
2015–2020: -24.5% total (-5.45%/yr).2020–2024: +1.7% total (+0.43%/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
43rdof 44
Among the smaller barangays of Culasi by population.
Share of Culasi
0.38%
of the municipality's total 46,442 residents.
Rank in Antique
582ndof 590
Province-wide percentile: 2.
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Simbola in Culasi during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Simbola
Where is Barangay Simbola located?▾
Barangay Simbola is a barangay in the municipality of Culasi, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Simbola hall?▾
Barangay Simbola 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 Simbola?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Simbola is Myrna Jaromay Ayon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Simbola?▾
You can contact Barangay Simbola via phone at 0963667459.
What municipality is Barangay Simbola part of?▾
Barangay Simbola is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Culasi, Antique, Philippines.
Is Barangay Simbola urban or rural?▾
Barangay Simbola 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 Simbola.
Has the population of Barangay Simbola been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Simbola went from 173 residents to 176 — a change of +1.7% 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 Simbola in?▾
Barangay Simbola 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 Simbola. You can browse the full list on our Culasi page.
How many residents does Barangay Simbola have?▾
Barangay Simbola had a population of 176 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Simbola?▾
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 Simbola, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Simbola was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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