Barangay Punta is a local government unit in Looc, Romblon, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,918 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Looc. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Edificio Eugenio Gabat(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Punta · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Punta
Barangay Punta is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Looc, located in the province of Romblon, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Punta had a population of 2,918. This made it the 2nd largest of 12 barangays in Looc by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Punta accounted for approximately 13.29% of the total population of Looc, which stood at 21,964 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 Punta changed from 3,091 to 2,918, a shift of -5.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Looc. Barangay Punta is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Looc is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Punta, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Romblon, which contains 219 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Punta ranks 11th by 2024 POPCEN population. Romblon is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Punta is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Looc 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 Punta from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,995
—
—
2020 CPH
3,091
+96
+3.2%
2024 POPCEN
2,918
-173
-5.6%
2015–2020: +3.2% total (+0.63%/yr).2020–2024: -5.6% total (-1.43%/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 Looc
2ndof 12
Among the top 10% of Looc by population.
Share of Looc
13.3%
of the municipality's total 21,964 residents.
Rank in Romblon
11thof 219
Province-wide percentile: 95.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Looc (municipality) class
4th
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 Punta
Where is Barangay Punta located?▾
Barangay Punta is a barangay in the municipality of Looc, Romblon, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Punta hall?▾
Barangay Punta is located in Looc, Romblon, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Punta?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Punta is Edificio Eugenio Gabat (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Punta?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Punta is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Looc LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Punta part of?▾
Barangay Punta is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Looc, Romblon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Punta urban or rural?▾
Barangay Punta 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 Looc?▾
Looc is classified as a 4th 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 Punta.
Has the population of Barangay Punta been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Punta went from 3,091 residents to 2,918 — a change of -5.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Punta in?▾
Barangay Punta is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Romblon, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Looc.
How many barangays are in Looc?▾
Looc has 12 barangays, including Barangay Punta. You can browse the full list on our Looc page.
How many residents does Barangay Punta have?▾
Barangay Punta had a population of 2,918 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Punta?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Looc is 5507. 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 Punta, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Punta was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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