Located in Ma-Ayon, Capiz, Barangay Balighot is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Ma-Ayon. It had a population of 1,570 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Melady Dicon Calinao(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balighot · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Balighot
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Balighot is one of the administrative divisions of Ma-Ayon in Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balighot had a population of 1,570. This made it the 11th largest of 32 barangays in Ma-Ayon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balighot accounted for approximately 3.65% of the total population of Ma-Ayon, which stood at 42,997 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Balighot moved from 1,537 residents to 1,570, an intercensal change of +2.1%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Balighot is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ma-Ayon is a municipality comprising 32 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balighot, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Capiz, which contains 473 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balighot ranks 181st by 2024 POPCEN population. Capiz is classified as a 1st 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 Ma-Ayon 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 Balighot from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,463
—
—
2020 CPH
1,537
+74
+5.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,570
+33
+2.1%
2015–2020: +5.1% total (+0.99%/yr).2020–2024: +2.1% total (+0.53%/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 Ma-Ayon
11thof 32
Among the upper half of Ma-Ayon by population.
Share of Ma-Ayon
3.7%
of the municipality's total 42,997 residents.
Rank in Capiz
181stof 473
Province-wide percentile: 62.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Ma-Ayon (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 Balighot
Where is Barangay Balighot located?▾
Barangay Balighot is a barangay in the municipality of Ma-Ayon, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balighot hall?▾
Barangay Balighot is located in Ma-Ayon, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balighot?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balighot is Melady Dicon Calinao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balighot?▾
You can contact Barangay Balighot via phone at 09095841669.
What municipality is Barangay Balighot part of?▾
Barangay Balighot is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Ma-Ayon, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balighot urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balighot 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 Ma-Ayon?▾
Ma-Ayon 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 Balighot.
Has the population of Barangay Balighot been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balighot went from 1,537 residents to 1,570 — a change of +2.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Balighot in?▾
Barangay Balighot is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Capiz, and is one of 32 barangays administered by Ma-Ayon.
How many barangays are in Ma-Ayon?▾
Ma-Ayon has 32 barangays, including Barangay Balighot. You can browse the full list on our Ma-Ayon page.
How many residents does Barangay Balighot have?▾
Barangay Balighot had a population of 1,570 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balighot?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Ma-Ayon is 5809. 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 Balighot, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balighot 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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