Situated in the municipality of Guinobatan, Albay, Barangay Pood is one of the administrative divisions of Bicol Region. It had a population of 640 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Anelyn Ocfemia Pardines(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pood · Data updated 2026-06-12
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+9.8% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Pood from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
583
—
—
2020 CPH
205
-378
-64.8%
2024 POPCEN
640
+435
+212.2%
2015–2020: -64.8% total (-18.86%/yr).2020–2024: +212.2% total (+32.92%/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 Guinobatan
41stof 44
Among the smaller barangays of Guinobatan by population.
Share of Guinobatan
0.76%
of the municipality's total 84,420 residents.
Rank in Albay
615thof 720
Province-wide percentile: 15.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Guinobatan (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.
About Barangay Pood
Barangay Pood forms part of Guinobatan, a municipality in Albay, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pood had a population of 640. This made it the 41st largest of 44 barangays in Guinobatan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pood accounted for approximately 0.76% of the total population of Guinobatan, which stood at 84,420 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 205 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 640 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +212.2%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Pood is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Guinobatan is a municipality of 44 barangays, of which Barangay Pood is one. Within the wider province of Albay, which contains 720 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pood ranks 615th by 2024 POPCEN population. Albay is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
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 Guinobatan 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Pood
Where is Barangay Pood located?▾
Barangay Pood is a barangay in the municipality of Guinobatan, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pood hall?▾
Barangay Pood is located in Guinobatan, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pood?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Pood is Anelyn Ocfemia Pardines (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Pood?▾
You can contact Barangay Pood via phone at 09657268346.
What municipality is Barangay Pood part of?▾
Barangay Pood is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pood urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pood 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 Guinobatan?▾
Guinobatan 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 Pood.
Has the population of Barangay Pood been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pood went from 205 residents to 640 — a change of +212.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Pood in?▾
Barangay Pood is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Albay, and is one of 44 barangays administered by Guinobatan.
How many barangays are in Guinobatan?▾
Guinobatan has 44 barangays, including Barangay Pood. You can browse the full list on our Guinobatan page.
How many residents does Barangay Pood have?▾
Barangay Pood 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 Pood?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Guinobatan is 4503. 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 Pood, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pood was last updated on 2026-06-12. 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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