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Punong Barangay
Rodulfo Orbista Villorente JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Batobato · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Batobato
Barangay Batobato is a very small barangay in the municipality of Libacao, 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 Batobato had a population of 461. This made it the 21st largest of 24 barangays in Libacao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Batobato accounted for approximately 1.62% of the total population of Libacao, which stood at 28,525 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Batobato moved from 460 residents to 461, an intercensal change of +0.2%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Batobato is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Libacao is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Batobato, 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 Batobato ranks 304th 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.
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 Libacao 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 Batobato from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
501
—
—
2020 CPH
460
-41
-8.2%
2024 POPCEN
461
+1
+0.2%
2015–2020: -8.2% total (-1.69%/yr).2020–2024: +0.2% total (+0.05%/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 Libacao
21stof 24
Among the smaller barangays of Libacao by population.
Share of Libacao
1.6%
of the municipality's total 28,525 residents.
Rank in Aklan
304thof 327
Province-wide percentile: 7.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Libacao (municipality) class
3rd
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 Batobato
Where is Barangay Batobato located?▾
Barangay Batobato is a barangay in the municipality of Libacao, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Batobato hall?▾
Barangay Batobato is located in Libacao, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Batobato?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Batobato is Rodulfo Orbista Villorente JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Batobato?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Batobato is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Libacao LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Batobato part of?▾
Barangay Batobato is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Libacao, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Batobato urban or rural?▾
Barangay Batobato 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 Libacao?▾
Libacao is classified as a 3rd 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 Batobato.
Has the population of Barangay Batobato been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Batobato went from 460 residents to 461 — a change of +0.2% 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 Batobato in?▾
Barangay Batobato 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 24 barangays administered by Libacao.
How many barangays are in Libacao?▾
Libacao has 24 barangays, including Barangay Batobato. You can browse the full list on our Libacao page.
How many residents does Barangay Batobato have?▾
Barangay Batobato had a population of 461 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Batobato?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Libacao is 5602. 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 Batobato, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Batobato 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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