Barangay Carigangan is a local government unit in Janiuay, Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 813 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Romel Lago Apistar(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Carigangan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Carigangan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Carigangan is one of the administrative divisions of Janiuay in Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Carigangan had a population of 813. This made it the 41st largest of 60 barangays in Janiuay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Carigangan accounted for approximately 1.20% of the total population of Janiuay, which stood at 67,509 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 Carigangan changed from 855 to 813, a shift of -4.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Janiuay. Barangay Carigangan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Janiuay is a municipality comprising 60 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Carigangan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Carigangan ranks 1085th by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo 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 Janiuay 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 Carigangan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
905
—
—
2020 CPH
855
-50
-5.5%
2024 POPCEN
813
-42
-4.9%
2015–2020: -5.5% total (-1.13%/yr).2020–2024: -4.9% total (-1.25%/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 Janiuay
41stof 60
Among the lower half of Janiuay by population.
Share of Janiuay
1.2%
of the municipality's total 67,509 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1085thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 43.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Janiuay (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 Carigangan
Where is Barangay Carigangan located?▾
Barangay Carigangan is a barangay in the municipality of Janiuay, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Carigangan hall?▾
Barangay Carigangan is located in Janiuay, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Carigangan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Carigangan is Romel Lago Apistar (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Carigangan?▾
You can contact Barangay Carigangan via phone at 09384438900.
What municipality is Barangay Carigangan part of?▾
Barangay Carigangan is one of 60 barangays in the municipality of Janiuay, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Carigangan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Carigangan 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 Janiuay?▾
Janiuay 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 Carigangan.
Has the population of Barangay Carigangan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Carigangan went from 855 residents to 813 — a change of -4.9% 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 Carigangan in?▾
Barangay Carigangan is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 60 barangays administered by Janiuay.
How many barangays are in Janiuay?▾
Janiuay has 60 barangays, including Barangay Carigangan. You can browse the full list on our Janiuay page.
How many residents does Barangay Carigangan have?▾
Barangay Carigangan had a population of 813 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Carigangan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Janiuay is 5034. 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 Carigangan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Carigangan 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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