Barangay Baldat

Barangay Baldat forms part of Culion, a municipality in Palawan, and is classified as a small barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Baldat had a population of 1,030. This made it the 10th largest of 14 barangays in Culion by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Baldat accounted for approximately 4.44% of the total population of Culion, which stood at 23,213 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Baldat moving from 723 residents to 1,030 residents, an intercensal change of +42.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Baldat as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Culion is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Baldat, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Palawan, which contains 433 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Baldat ranks 286th by 2020 population. Palawan is classified as a 1st 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.