Situated in the municipality of Ibajay, Aklan, Barangay Yawan is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 295 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jonrile Tayco Tayco(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Yawan · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Yawan
Barangay Yawan forms part of Ibajay, a municipality in Aklan, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Yawan had a population of 295. This made it the 33rd largest of 35 barangays in Ibajay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Yawan accounted for approximately 0.55% of the total population of Ibajay, which stood at 53,399 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 Yawan changed from 324 to 295, a shift of -9.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Ibajay. Barangay Yawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ibajay is a municipality comprising 35 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Yawan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Aklan, which contains 327 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Yawan ranks 321st by 2024 POPCEN population. Aklan is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Yawan 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 Ibajay 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 Yawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
322
—
—
2020 CPH
324
+2
+0.6%
2024 POPCEN
295
-29
-9.0%
2015–2020: +0.6% total (+0.12%/yr).2020–2024: -9.0% total (-2.32%/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 Ibajay
33rdof 35
Among the smaller barangays of Ibajay by population.
Share of Ibajay
0.55%
of the municipality's total 53,399 residents.
Rank in Aklan
321stof 327
Province-wide percentile: 2.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Ibajay (municipality) class
3rd
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 Yawan
Where is Barangay Yawan located?▾
Barangay Yawan is a barangay in the municipality of Ibajay, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Yawan hall?▾
Barangay Yawan is located in Ibajay, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Yawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Yawan is Jonrile Tayco Tayco (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Yawan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Yawan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Ibajay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Yawan part of?▾
Barangay Yawan is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Yawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Yawan 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 Ibajay?▾
Ibajay is classified as a 3rd 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 Yawan.
Has the population of Barangay Yawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Yawan went from 324 residents to 295 — a change of -9.0% 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 Yawan in?▾
Barangay Yawan is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Aklan, and is one of 35 barangays administered by Ibajay.
How many barangays are in Ibajay?▾
Ibajay has 35 barangays, including Barangay Yawan. You can browse the full list on our Ibajay page.
How many residents does Barangay Yawan have?▾
Barangay Yawan had a population of 295 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Yawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Ibajay is 5613. 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 Yawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Yawan 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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