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Punong Barangay
Eleuterio Batan Balana JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Parallan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Parallan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Parallan 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 Parallan had a population of 957. This made it the 27th largest of 32 barangays in Ma-Ayon by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Parallan accounted for approximately 2.23% of the total population of Ma-Ayon, which stood at 42,997 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 Parallan changed from 823 to 957, a shift of +16.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Ma-Ayon. Barangay Parallan 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 Parallan, 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 Parallan ranks 350th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Parallan 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 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 Parallan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
749
—
—
2020 CPH
823
+74
+9.9%
2024 POPCEN
957
+134
+16.3%
2015–2020: +9.9% total (+1.90%/yr).2020–2024: +16.3% total (+3.84%/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
27thof 32
Among the smaller barangays of Ma-Ayon by population.
Share of Ma-Ayon
2.2%
of the municipality's total 42,997 residents.
Rank in Capiz
350thof 473
Province-wide percentile: 26.
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 Parallan
Where is Barangay Parallan located?▾
Barangay Parallan is a barangay in the municipality of Ma-Ayon, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Parallan hall?▾
Barangay Parallan 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 Parallan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Parallan is Eleuterio Batan Balana JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Parallan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Parallan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Ma-Ayon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Parallan part of?▾
Barangay Parallan is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Ma-Ayon, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Parallan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Parallan 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 Parallan.
Has the population of Barangay Parallan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Parallan went from 823 residents to 957 — a change of +16.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Parallan in?▾
Barangay Parallan 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 Parallan. You can browse the full list on our Ma-Ayon page.
How many residents does Barangay Parallan have?▾
Barangay Parallan had a population of 957 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Parallan?▾
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 Parallan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Parallan 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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