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Punong Barangay
Federico Cantero Misamen(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Banagan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Banagan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Banagan is one of the administrative divisions of Leon in Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Banagan had a population of 537. This made it the 28th largest of 85 barangays in Leon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Banagan accounted for approximately 1.02% of the total population of Leon, which stood at 52,777 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 554 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 537 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -3.1%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Banagan 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 Banagan, 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 Banagan ranks 1402nd 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 Banagan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
379
—
—
2020 CPH
554
+175
+46.2%
2024 POPCEN
537
-17
-3.1%
2015–2020: +46.2% total (+7.89%/yr).2020–2024: -3.1% total (-0.78%/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
28thof 85
Among the upper half of Leon by population.
Share of Leon
1.0%
of the municipality's total 52,777 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1402ndof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 26.
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 Banagan
Where is Barangay Banagan located?▾
Barangay Banagan is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Banagan hall?▾
Barangay Banagan 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 Banagan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Banagan is Federico Cantero Misamen (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Banagan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Banagan 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 Banagan part of?▾
Barangay Banagan is one of 85 barangays in the municipality of Leon, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Banagan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Banagan 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 Banagan.
Has the population of Barangay Banagan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Banagan went from 554 residents to 537 — a change of -3.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Banagan in?▾
Barangay Banagan 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 Banagan. You can browse the full list on our Leon page.
How many residents does Barangay Banagan have?▾
Barangay Banagan had a population of 537 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Banagan?▾
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 Banagan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Banagan 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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