Situated in the municipality of Ivisan, Capiz, Barangay Basiao is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 3,146 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Rolando Umiten Unasin(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Basiao · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Basiao
Situated in Ivisan, Capiz, Barangay Basiao is one of 15 barangays that make up the municipality within Western Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Basiao had a population of 3,146. This made it the 2nd largest of 15 barangays in Ivisan by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Basiao accounted for approximately 9.58% of the total population of Ivisan, which stood at 32,853 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 Basiao changed from 3,091 to 3,146, a shift of +1.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Ivisan. Barangay Basiao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ivisan is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Basiao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Capiz, which contains 473 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Basiao ranks 47th by 2024 POPCEN population. Capiz 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 Ivisan 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 Basiao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,860
—
—
2020 CPH
3,091
+231
+8.1%
2024 POPCEN
3,146
+55
+1.8%
2015–2020: +8.1% total (+1.57%/yr).2020–2024: +1.8% total (+0.44%/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 Ivisan
2ndof 15
Among the top 10% of Ivisan by population.
Share of Ivisan
9.6%
of the municipality's total 32,853 residents.
Rank in Capiz
47thof 473
Province-wide percentile: 90.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Ivisan (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 Basiao
Where is Barangay Basiao located?▾
Barangay Basiao is a barangay in the municipality of Ivisan, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Basiao hall?▾
Barangay Basiao is located in Ivisan, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Basiao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Basiao is Rolando Umiten Unasin (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Basiao?▾
You can contact Barangay Basiao via phone at 09636462041.
What municipality is Barangay Basiao part of?▾
Barangay Basiao is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Ivisan, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Basiao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Basiao 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 Ivisan?▾
Ivisan 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 Basiao.
Has the population of Barangay Basiao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Basiao went from 3,091 residents to 3,146 — a change of +1.8% 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 Basiao in?▾
Barangay Basiao is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Capiz, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Ivisan.
How many barangays are in Ivisan?▾
Ivisan has 15 barangays, including Barangay Basiao. You can browse the full list on our Ivisan page.
How many residents does Barangay Basiao have?▾
Barangay Basiao had a population of 3,146 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Basiao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Ivisan is 5805. 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 Basiao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Basiao was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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