Barangay San Jose is a local government unit in La Libertad, Negros Oriental, in the Negros Island Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,715 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Jose · Data updated 2026-07-01
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+3.3% since 2015
Population history of Barangay San Jose from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,660
—
—
2020 CPH
1,689
+29
+1.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,715
+26
+1.5%
2015–2020: +1.7% total (+0.35%/yr).2020–2024: +1.5% total (+0.38%/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 La Libertad
9thof 29
Among the upper half of La Libertad by population.
Share of La Libertad
4.0%
of the municipality's total 42,721 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
333rdof 557
Province-wide percentile: 40.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
La Libertad (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.
About Barangay San Jose
Barangay San Jose is a small barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, located in the province of Negros Oriental, in the Negros Island Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Jose had a population of 1,715. This made it the 9th largest of 29 barangays in La Libertad by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Jose accounted for approximately 4.01% of the total population of La Libertad, which stood at 42,721 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 San Jose changed from 1,689 to 1,715, a shift of +1.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in La Libertad. Barangay San Jose is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
La Libertad is a municipality of 29 barangays, of which Barangay San Jose is one. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Jose ranks 333rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay San Jose is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay San Jose
Where is Barangay San Jose located?▾
Barangay San Jose is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Jose hall?▾
Barangay San Jose is located in La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Jose?▾
The current Punong Barangay of Barangay San Jose is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist.
How can I contact Barangay San Jose?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay San Jose is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official La Libertad LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay San Jose part of?▾
Barangay San Jose is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Jose urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Jose 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 La Libertad?▾
La Libertad 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 San Jose.
Has the population of Barangay San Jose been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Jose went from 1,689 residents to 1,715 — a change of +1.5% 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 San Jose in?▾
Barangay San Jose is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 29 barangays administered by La Libertad.
How many barangays are in La Libertad?▾
La Libertad has 29 barangays, including Barangay San Jose. You can browse the full list on our La Libertad page.
How many residents does Barangay San Jose have?▾
Barangay San Jose had a population of 1,715 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Jose?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for La Libertad is 6213. 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 San Jose, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Jose was last updated on 2026-07-01. 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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Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-07-01.
