Barangay Poblacion

Barangay Poblacion forms part of Lezo, a municipality in Aklan, and is classified as a small barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Poblacion had a population of 1,790. This made it the 1st largest of 12 barangays in Lezo by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion accounted for approximately 11.45% of the total population of Lezo, which stood at 15,639 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Poblacion moving from 1,975 residents to 1,790 residents, an intercensal change of -9.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Poblacion is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Lezo is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion, 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 Poblacion ranks 117th by 2020 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 Poblacion 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.