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Punong Barangay
Jesus Delgado Labergue(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bita · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bita
Barangay Bita forms part of Dueñas, a municipality in Iloilo, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bita had a population of 501. This made it the 34th largest of 47 barangays in Dueñas by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bita accounted for approximately 1.43% of the total population of Dueñas, which stood at 34,941 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bita moved from 550 residents to 501, an intercensal change of -8.9%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bita is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dueñas is a municipality comprising 47 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 Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bita ranks 1461st by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bita 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 Dueñas 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
543
—
—
2020 CPH
550
+7
+1.3%
2024 POPCEN
501
-49
-8.9%
2015–2020: +1.3% total (+0.26%/yr).2020–2024: -8.9% total (-2.31%/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 Dueñas
34thof 47
Among the lower half of Dueñas by population.
Share of Dueñas
1.4%
of the municipality's total 34,941 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1461stof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 23.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Dueñas (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 Dueñas, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bita hall?▾
Barangay Bita is located in Dueñas, Iloilo, 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 Jesus Delgado Labergue (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bita?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bita is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Dueñas LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bita part of?▾
Barangay Bita is one of 47 barangays in the municipality of Dueñas, Iloilo, 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 Dueñas?▾
Dueñas 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 550 residents to 501 — a change of -8.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly 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 Iloilo, and is one of 47 barangays administered by Dueñas.
How many barangays are in Dueñas?▾
Dueñas has 47 barangays, including Barangay Bita. You can browse the full list on our Dueñas page.
How many residents does Barangay Bita have?▾
Barangay Bita had a population of 501 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 Dueñas is 5038. 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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