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Punong Barangay
Leo Buenaoro Olandesca(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bita · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bita
Situated in Dao, Capiz, Barangay Bita is one of 20 barangays that make up the municipality within Western Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bita had a population of 640. This made it the 19th largest of 20 barangays in Dao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bita accounted for approximately 1.85% of the total population of Dao, which stood at 34,555 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 Bita changed from 612 to 640, a shift of +4.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Dao. Barangay Bita is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dao is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bita, 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 Bita ranks 421st 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Bita 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 Dao 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 Bita from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
570
—
—
2020 CPH
612
+42
+7.4%
2024 POPCEN
640
+28
+4.6%
2015–2020: +7.4% total (+1.43%/yr).2020–2024: +4.6% total (+1.12%/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 Dao
19thof 20
Among the smaller barangays of Dao by population.
Share of Dao
1.9%
of the municipality's total 34,555 residents.
Rank in Capiz
421stof 473
Province-wide percentile: 11.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Dao (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 Bita
Where is Barangay Bita located?▾
Barangay Bita is a barangay in the municipality of Dao, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bita hall?▾
Barangay Bita is located in Dao, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bita?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bita is Leo Buenaoro Olandesca (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bita?▾
You can contact Barangay Bita via phone at 09319085861.
What municipality is Barangay Bita part of?▾
Barangay Bita is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Dao, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bita urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bita 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 Dao?▾
Dao 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 Bita.
Has the population of Barangay Bita been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bita went from 612 residents to 640 — a change of +4.6% 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 Bita in?▾
Barangay Bita 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 20 barangays administered by Dao.
How many barangays are in Dao?▾
Dao has 20 barangays, including Barangay Bita. You can browse the full list on our Dao page.
How many residents does Barangay Bita have?▾
Barangay Bita had a population of 640 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bita?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dao is 5810. 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 Bita, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bita 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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