Barangay Po-ok is a barangay in Hinoba-An, Negros Occidental, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Hinoba-An. It had a population of 3,639 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Hinoba-An. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Ma. Teresa Locsin Bilbao(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Po-ok · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Po-ok
Situated in Hinoba-An, Negros Occidental, Barangay Po-ok is one of 13 barangays that make up the municipality within Negros Island Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Po-ok had a population of 3,639. This made it the 8th largest of 13 barangays in Hinoba-An by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Po-ok accounted for approximately 5.65% of the total population of Hinoba-An, which stood at 64,364 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Po-ok moved from 3,017 residents to 3,639, an intercensal change of +20.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Po-ok is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Hinoba-An is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Po-ok, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Occidental, which contains 662 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Po-ok ranks 307th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Occidental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Po-ok 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 Hinoba-An 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 Po-ok from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,704
—
—
2020 CPH
3,017
+313
+11.6%
2024 POPCEN
3,639
+622
+20.6%
2015–2020: +11.6% total (+2.21%/yr).2020–2024: +20.6% total (+4.80%/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 Hinoba-An
8thof 13
Among the lower half of Hinoba-An by population.
Share of Hinoba-An
5.7%
of the municipality's total 64,364 residents.
Rank in Negros Occidental
307thof 662
Province-wide percentile: 54.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Hinoba-An (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 Po-ok
Where is Barangay Po-ok located?▾
Barangay Po-ok is a barangay in the municipality of Hinoba-An, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Po-ok hall?▾
Barangay Po-ok is located in Hinoba-An, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Po-ok?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Po-ok is Ma. Teresa Locsin Bilbao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Po-ok?▾
You can contact Barangay Po-ok via phone at 09301445780.
What municipality is Barangay Po-ok part of?▾
Barangay Po-ok is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Hinoba-An, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Po-ok urban or rural?▾
Barangay Po-ok 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 Hinoba-An?▾
Hinoba-An 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 Po-ok.
Has the population of Barangay Po-ok been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Po-ok went from 3,017 residents to 3,639 — a change of +20.6% 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 Po-ok in?▾
Barangay Po-ok is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Occidental, and is one of 13 barangays administered by Hinoba-An.
How many barangays are in Hinoba-An?▾
Hinoba-An has 13 barangays, including Barangay Po-ok. You can browse the full list on our Hinoba-An page.
How many residents does Barangay Po-ok have?▾
Barangay Po-ok had a population of 3,639 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Po-ok?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Hinoba-An is 6114. 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 Po-ok, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Po-ok was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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