Barangay Ponong is a local government unit in Larena, Siquijor, in the Negros Island Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 308 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Nelson Suminguit Inguito(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ponong · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Ponong
Barangay Ponong forms part of Larena, a municipality in Siquijor, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ponong had a population of 308. This made it the 23rd largest of 23 barangays in Larena by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ponong accounted for approximately 2.06% of the total population of Larena, which stood at 14,933 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Ponong moved from 302 residents to 308, an intercensal change of +2.0%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Ponong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Larena is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ponong, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Siquijor, which contains 134 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ponong ranks 120th by 2024 POPCEN population. Siquijor is classified as a 5th 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 Larena 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 Ponong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
274
—
—
2020 CPH
302
+28
+10.2%
2024 POPCEN
308
+6
+2.0%
2015–2020: +10.2% total (+1.97%/yr).2020–2024: +2.0% total (+0.49%/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 Larena
23rdof 23
Among the smaller barangays of Larena by population.
Share of Larena
2.1%
of the municipality's total 14,933 residents.
Rank in Siquijor
120thof 134
Province-wide percentile: 11.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Larena (municipality) class
5th
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 Ponong
Where is Barangay Ponong located?▾
Barangay Ponong is a barangay in the municipality of Larena, Siquijor, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ponong hall?▾
Barangay Ponong is located in Larena, Siquijor, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ponong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ponong is Nelson Suminguit Inguito (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ponong?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Ponong is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Larena LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Ponong part of?▾
Barangay Ponong is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Larena, Siquijor, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ponong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ponong 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 Larena?▾
Larena is classified as a 5th 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 Ponong.
Has the population of Barangay Ponong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ponong went from 302 residents to 308 — a change of +2.0% 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 Ponong in?▾
Barangay Ponong is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Siquijor, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Larena.
How many barangays are in Larena?▾
Larena has 23 barangays, including Barangay Ponong. You can browse the full list on our Larena page.
How many residents does Barangay Ponong have?▾
Barangay Ponong had a population of 308 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ponong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Larena is 6226. 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 Ponong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ponong was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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