Barangay Bagacay East is a local government unit in Maasin, Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 596 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Bagacay East is a small barangay in the municipality of Maasin, located in the province of Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bagacay East had a population of 596. This made it the 32nd largest of 50 barangays in Maasin by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bagacay East accounted for approximately 1.54% of the total population of Maasin, which stood at 38,761 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 591 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 596 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.8%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Bagacay East is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Maasin is a municipality comprising 50 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bagacay East, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bagacay East ranks 1327th by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo 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 Bagacay East 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 Maasin 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 Bagacay East from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
563
—
—
2020 CPH
591
+28
+5.0%
2024 POPCEN
596
+5
+0.8%
2015–2020: +5.0% total (+0.98%/yr).2020–2024: +0.8% total (+0.21%/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 Maasin
32ndof 50
Among the lower half of Maasin by population.
Share of Maasin
1.5%
of the municipality's total 38,761 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1327thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 30.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Maasin (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 Bagacay East
Where is Barangay Bagacay East located?▾
Barangay Bagacay East is a barangay in the municipality of Maasin, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bagacay East hall?▾
Barangay Bagacay East is located in Maasin, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagacay East?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagacay East is Ma. Cristina Castante Mestosamente (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bagacay East?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bagacay East is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Maasin LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bagacay East part of?▾
Barangay Bagacay East is one of 50 barangays in the municipality of Maasin, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bagacay East urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bagacay East 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 Maasin?▾
Maasin 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 Bagacay East.
Has the population of Barangay Bagacay East been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bagacay East went from 591 residents to 596 — a change of +0.8% 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 Bagacay East in?▾
Barangay Bagacay East is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 50 barangays administered by Maasin.
How many barangays are in Maasin?▾
Maasin has 50 barangays, including Barangay Bagacay East. You can browse the full list on our Maasin page.
How many residents does Barangay Bagacay East have?▾
Barangay Bagacay East had a population of 596 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bagacay East?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Maasin is 5030. 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 Bagacay East, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bagacay East 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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