Barangay Avanzada is a local government unit in Leon, Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 234 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Daisy Lames Caimpon(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Avanzada · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Avanzada
Barangay Avanzada forms part of Leon, a municipality in Iloilo, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Avanzada had a population of 234. This made it the 74th largest of 85 barangays in Leon by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Avanzada accounted for approximately 0.44% of the total population of Leon, which stood at 52,777 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 Avanzada changed from 231 to 234, a shift of +1.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Leon. Barangay Avanzada is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Leon is a municipality comprising 85 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Avanzada, 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 Avanzada ranks 1801st 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 Leon 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 Avanzada from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
268
—
—
2020 CPH
231
-37
-13.8%
2024 POPCEN
234
+3
+1.3%
2015–2020: -13.8% total (-2.93%/yr).2020–2024: +1.3% total (+0.32%/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 Leon
74thof 85
Among the smaller barangays of Leon by population.
Share of Leon
0.44%
of the municipality's total 52,777 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1801stof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 5.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Leon (municipality) class
2nd
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 Avanzada
Where is Barangay Avanzada located?▾
Barangay Avanzada is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Avanzada hall?▾
Barangay Avanzada is located in Leon, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Avanzada?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Avanzada is Daisy Lames Caimpon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Avanzada?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Avanzada is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Leon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Avanzada part of?▾
Barangay Avanzada is one of 85 barangays in the municipality of Leon, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Avanzada urban or rural?▾
Barangay Avanzada 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 Leon?▾
Leon is classified as a 2nd 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 Avanzada.
Has the population of Barangay Avanzada been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Avanzada went from 231 residents to 234 — a change of +1.3% 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 Avanzada in?▾
Barangay Avanzada 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 85 barangays administered by Leon.
How many barangays are in Leon?▾
Leon has 85 barangays, including Barangay Avanzada. You can browse the full list on our Leon page.
How many residents does Barangay Avanzada have?▾
Barangay Avanzada had a population of 234 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Avanzada?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Leon is 5026. 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 Avanzada, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Avanzada 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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