Barangay Bagto is a local government unit in Lezo, Aklan, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 999 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Avelino Yasa Retonio II(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bagto · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bagto
Barangay Bagto is a small barangay in the municipality of Lezo, located in the province of Aklan, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bagto had a population of 999. This made it the 11th largest of 12 barangays in Lezo by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bagto accounted for approximately 6.17% of the total population of Lezo, which stood at 16,200 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 998 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 999 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.1%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Bagto is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lezo is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bagto, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Aklan, which contains 327 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bagto ranks 230th by 2024 POPCEN population. Aklan is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bagto 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 Lezo 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 Bagto from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
997
—
—
2020 CPH
998
+1
+0.1%
2024 POPCEN
999
+1
+0.1%
2015–2020: +0.1% total (+0.02%/yr).2020–2024: +0.1% total (+0.03%/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 Lezo
11thof 12
Among the smaller barangays of Lezo by population.
Share of Lezo
6.2%
of the municipality's total 16,200 residents.
Rank in Aklan
230thof 327
Province-wide percentile: 30.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Lezo (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 Bagto
Where is Barangay Bagto located?▾
Barangay Bagto is a barangay in the municipality of Lezo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bagto hall?▾
Barangay Bagto is located in Lezo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagto?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagto is Avelino Yasa Retonio II (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bagto?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bagto is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lezo LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bagto part of?▾
Barangay Bagto is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Lezo, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bagto urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bagto 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 Lezo?▾
Lezo 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 Bagto.
Has the population of Barangay Bagto been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bagto went from 998 residents to 999 — a change of +0.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bagto in?▾
Barangay Bagto is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Aklan, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Lezo.
How many barangays are in Lezo?▾
Lezo has 12 barangays, including Barangay Bagto. You can browse the full list on our Lezo page.
How many residents does Barangay Bagto have?▾
Barangay Bagto had a population of 999 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bagto?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lezo is 5605. 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 Bagto, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bagto 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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