Located in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Barangay Malawa is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Lingayen. It had a population of 2,144 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Nelson Aquino Aviles(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Malawa · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Malawa
Situated in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Barangay Malawa is one of 32 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Malawa had a population of 2,144. This made it the 20th largest of 32 barangays in Lingayen by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Malawa accounted for approximately 1.98% of the total population of Lingayen, which stood at 108,510 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 Malawa changed from 2,158 to 2,144, a shift of -0.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Lingayen. Barangay Malawa is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lingayen is a municipality comprising 32 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Malawa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pangasinan, which contains 1,364 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Malawa ranks 580th by 2024 POPCEN population. Pangasinan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Malawa 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 Lingayen 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 Malawa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,255
—
—
2020 CPH
2,158
-97
-4.3%
2024 POPCEN
2,144
-14
-0.6%
2015–2020: -4.3% total (-0.88%/yr).2020–2024: -0.6% total (-0.16%/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 Lingayen
20thof 32
Among the lower half of Lingayen by population.
Share of Lingayen
2.0%
of the municipality's total 108,510 residents.
Rank in Pangasinan
580thof 1,364
Province-wide percentile: 58.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Lingayen (municipality) class
1st
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Malawa in Lingayen during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Malawa
Where is Barangay Malawa located?▾
Barangay Malawa is a barangay in the municipality of Lingayen, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Malawa hall?▾
Barangay Malawa is located in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Malawa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Malawa is Nelson Aquino Aviles (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Malawa?▾
You can contact Barangay Malawa via phone at 09690379579.
What municipality is Barangay Malawa part of?▾
Barangay Malawa is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Malawa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Malawa 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 Lingayen?▾
Lingayen is classified as a 1st 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 Malawa.
Has the population of Barangay Malawa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Malawa went from 2,158 residents to 2,144 — a change of -0.6% 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 Malawa in?▾
Barangay Malawa is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Pangasinan, and is one of 32 barangays administered by Lingayen.
How many barangays are in Lingayen?▾
Lingayen has 32 barangays, including Barangay Malawa. You can browse the full list on our Lingayen page.
How many residents does Barangay Malawa have?▾
Barangay Malawa had a population of 2,144 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Malawa?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lingayen is 2401. 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 Malawa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Malawa was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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