Located in Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, Barangay Benjamin Tirona is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez. It had a population of 2,864 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Josephine Ocena Binaday(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Benjamin Tirona · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Benjamin Tirona
Situated in Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, Barangay Benjamin Tirona is one of 27 barangays that make up the municipality within CALABARZON.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Benjamin Tirona had a population of 2,864. This made it the 24th largest of 27 barangays in Gen. Mariano Alvarez by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Benjamin Tirona accounted for approximately 1.62% of the total population of Gen. Mariano Alvarez, which stood at 176,927 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 Benjamin Tirona changed from 2,924 to 2,864, a shift of -2.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Gen. Mariano Alvarez. Barangay Benjamin Tirona is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Gen. Mariano Alvarez is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Benjamin Tirona, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cavite, which contains 829 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Benjamin Tirona ranks 384th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cavite 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.
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 Gen. Mariano Alvarez 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 Benjamin Tirona from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,735
—
—
2020 CPH
2,924
+189
+6.9%
2024 POPCEN
2,864
-60
-2.1%
2015–2020: +6.9% total (+1.35%/yr).2020–2024: -2.1% total (-0.52%/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 Gen. Mariano Alvarez
24thof 27
Among the smaller barangays of Gen. Mariano Alvarez by population.
Share of Gen. Mariano Alvarez
1.6%
of the municipality's total 176,927 residents.
Rank in Cavite
384thof 829
Province-wide percentile: 54.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Gen. Mariano Alvarez (municipality) class
1st
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 Benjamin Tirona
Where is Barangay Benjamin Tirona located?▾
Barangay Benjamin Tirona is a barangay in the municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Benjamin Tirona hall?▾
Barangay Benjamin Tirona is located in Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Benjamin Tirona?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Benjamin Tirona is Josephine Ocena Binaday (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Benjamin Tirona?▾
You can contact Barangay Benjamin Tirona via phone at 09653747440.
What municipality is Barangay Benjamin Tirona part of?▾
Barangay Benjamin Tirona is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, Philippines.
Is Barangay Benjamin Tirona urban or rural?▾
Barangay Benjamin Tirona 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 Gen. Mariano Alvarez?▾
Gen. Mariano Alvarez is classified as a 1st 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 Benjamin Tirona.
Has the population of Barangay Benjamin Tirona been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Benjamin Tirona went from 2,924 residents to 2,864 — a change of -2.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Benjamin Tirona in?▾
Barangay Benjamin Tirona is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Cavite, and is one of 27 barangays administered by Gen. Mariano Alvarez.
How many barangays are in Gen. Mariano Alvarez?▾
Gen. Mariano Alvarez has 27 barangays, including Barangay Benjamin Tirona. You can browse the full list on our Gen. Mariano Alvarez page.
How many residents does Barangay Benjamin Tirona have?▾
Barangay Benjamin Tirona had a population of 2,864 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Benjamin Tirona?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Gen. Mariano Alvarez is 4117. 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 Benjamin Tirona, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Benjamin Tirona 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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