Barangay Bulaqueña is a barangay in Estancia, Iloilo, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Estancia. It had a population of 2,661 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Estancia. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Rena Bersabal Talavera(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bulaqueña · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bulaqueña
Barangay Bulaqueña forms part of Estancia, a municipality in Iloilo, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bulaqueña had a population of 2,661. This made it the 7th largest of 25 barangays in Estancia by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bulaqueña accounted for approximately 4.85% of the total population of Estancia, which stood at 54,882 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,909 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,661 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -8.5%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Bulaqueña is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Estancia is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bulaqueña, 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 Bulaqueña ranks 199th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Bulaqueña 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 Estancia 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 Bulaqueña from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,715
—
—
2020 CPH
2,909
-806
-21.7%
2024 POPCEN
2,661
-248
-8.5%
2015–2020: -21.7% total (-4.77%/yr).2020–2024: -8.5% total (-2.20%/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 Estancia
7thof 25
Among the top quartile of Estancia by population.
Share of Estancia
4.8%
of the municipality's total 54,882 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
199thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 90.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Estancia (municipality) class
2nd
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 Bulaqueña
Where is Barangay Bulaqueña located?▾
Barangay Bulaqueña is a barangay in the municipality of Estancia, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bulaqueña hall?▾
Barangay Bulaqueña is located in Estancia, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulaqueña?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulaqueña is Rena Bersabal Talavera (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bulaqueña?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bulaqueña is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Estancia LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bulaqueña part of?▾
Barangay Bulaqueña is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bulaqueña urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bulaqueña 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 Estancia?▾
Estancia is classified as a 2nd 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 Bulaqueña.
Has the population of Barangay Bulaqueña been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bulaqueña went from 2,909 residents to 2,661 — a change of -8.5% 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 Bulaqueña in?▾
Barangay Bulaqueña 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 25 barangays administered by Estancia.
How many barangays are in Estancia?▾
Estancia has 25 barangays, including Barangay Bulaqueña. You can browse the full list on our Estancia page.
How many residents does Barangay Bulaqueña have?▾
Barangay Bulaqueña had a population of 2,661 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bulaqueña?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Estancia is 5017. 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 Bulaqueña, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bulaqueña 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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