Barangay Pulvorista

Barangay Pulvorista is a large barangay in the municipality of Kawit, located in the province of Cavite, in the CALABARZON region of the Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pulvorista had a population of 11,892. This made it the 2nd largest of 23 barangays in Kawit by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pulvorista accounted for approximately 11.06% of the total population of Kawit, which stood at 107,535 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Pulvorista moving from 2,325 residents to 11,892 residents, an intercensal change of +411.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Pulvorista as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Kawit is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pulvorista, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cavite, which contains 829 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pulvorista ranks 84th by 2020 population. Cavite 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.