Barangay Ason is a local government unit in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,343 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Edmundo Froyalde Simando JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ason · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Ason
Situated in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, Barangay Ason is one of 23 barangays that make up the municipality within Bicol Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ason had a population of 1,343. This made it the 9th largest of 23 barangays in Garchitorena by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ason accounted for approximately 4.57% of the total population of Garchitorena, which stood at 29,408 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 Ason changed from 1,280 to 1,343, a shift of +4.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Garchitorena. Barangay Ason is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Garchitorena is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ason, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camarines Sur, which contains 1,063 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ason ranks 571st by 2024 POPCEN population. Camarines Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Ason 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 Garchitorena 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 Ason from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,234
—
—
2020 CPH
1,280
+46
+3.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,343
+63
+4.9%
2015–2020: +3.7% total (+0.73%/yr).2020–2024: +4.9% total (+1.21%/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 Garchitorena
9thof 23
Among the upper half of Garchitorena by population.
Share of Garchitorena
4.6%
of the municipality's total 29,408 residents.
Rank in Camarines Sur
571stof 1,063
Province-wide percentile: 46.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Garchitorena (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 Ason
Where is Barangay Ason located?▾
Barangay Ason is a barangay in the municipality of Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ason hall?▾
Barangay Ason is located in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ason?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ason is Edmundo Froyalde Simando JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ason?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Ason is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Garchitorena LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Ason part of?▾
Barangay Ason is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ason urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ason 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 Garchitorena?▾
Garchitorena 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 Ason.
Has the population of Barangay Ason been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ason went from 1,280 residents to 1,343 — a change of +4.9% 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 Ason in?▾
Barangay Ason is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Camarines Sur, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Garchitorena.
How many barangays are in Garchitorena?▾
Garchitorena has 23 barangays, including Barangay Ason. You can browse the full list on our Garchitorena page.
How many residents does Barangay Ason have?▾
Barangay Ason had a population of 1,343 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ason?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Garchitorena is 4428. 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 Ason, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ason was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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