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Punong Barangay
Gabriel Vargas Muyco(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bankal · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Bankal
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Bankal is one of the administrative divisions of Lemery in Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bankal had a population of 896. This made it the 18th largest of 31 barangays in Lemery by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bankal accounted for approximately 2.73% of the total population of Lemery, which stood at 32,836 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bankal moved from 867 residents to 896, an intercensal change of +3.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Bankal is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lemery is a municipality comprising 31 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bankal, 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 Bankal ranks 1000th 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.
Barangay Bankal is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
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 Lemery 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 Bankal from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
822
—
—
2020 CPH
867
+45
+5.5%
2024 POPCEN
896
+29
+3.3%
2015–2020: +5.5% total (+1.07%/yr).2020–2024: +3.3% total (+0.83%/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 Lemery
18thof 31
Among the lower half of Lemery by population.
Share of Lemery
2.7%
of the municipality's total 32,836 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1000thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Lemery (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 Bankal
Where is Barangay Bankal located?▾
Barangay Bankal is a barangay in the municipality of Lemery, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bankal hall?▾
Barangay Bankal is located in Lemery, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bankal?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bankal is Gabriel Vargas Muyco (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bankal?▾
You can contact Barangay Bankal via phone at 09811274607.
What municipality is Barangay Bankal part of?▾
Barangay Bankal is one of 31 barangays in the municipality of Lemery, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bankal urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bankal 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 Lemery?▾
Lemery 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 Bankal.
Has the population of Barangay Bankal been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bankal went from 867 residents to 896 — a change of +3.3% 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 Bankal in?▾
Barangay Bankal 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 31 barangays administered by Lemery.
How many barangays are in Lemery?▾
Lemery has 31 barangays, including Barangay Bankal. You can browse the full list on our Lemery page.
How many residents does Barangay Bankal have?▾
Barangay Bankal had a population of 896 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bankal?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lemery is 5043. 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 Bankal, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bankal 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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