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Punong Barangay
Edison Tolentino(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Barbarit · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Barbarit
Situated in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Barbarit is one of 30 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Barbarit had a population of 968. This made it the 11th largest of 30 barangays in Magsingal by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Barbarit accounted for approximately 3.03% of the total population of Magsingal, which stood at 31,970 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 Barbarit changed from 879 to 968, a shift of +10.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Magsingal. Barangay Barbarit is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Magsingal is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Barbarit, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Barbarit ranks 279th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Sur 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 Magsingal 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 Barbarit from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
911
—
—
2020 CPH
879
-32
-3.5%
2024 POPCEN
968
+89
+10.1%
2015–2020: -3.5% total (-0.71%/yr).2020–2024: +10.1% total (+2.44%/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 Magsingal
11thof 30
Among the upper half of Magsingal by population.
Share of Magsingal
3.0%
of the municipality's total 31,970 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
279thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 64.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Magsingal (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 Barbarit
Where is Barangay Barbarit located?▾
Barangay Barbarit is a barangay in the municipality of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Barbarit hall?▾
Barangay Barbarit is located in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Barbarit?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Barbarit is Edison Tolentino (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Barbarit?▾
You can contact Barangay Barbarit via phone at 09155168229.
What municipality is Barangay Barbarit part of?▾
Barangay Barbarit is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Barbarit urban or rural?▾
Barangay Barbarit 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 Magsingal?▾
Magsingal 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 Barbarit.
Has the population of Barangay Barbarit been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Barbarit went from 879 residents to 968 — a change of +10.1% 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 Barbarit in?▾
Barangay Barbarit is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 30 barangays administered by Magsingal.
How many barangays are in Magsingal?▾
Magsingal has 30 barangays, including Barangay Barbarit. You can browse the full list on our Magsingal page.
How many residents does Barangay Barbarit have?▾
Barangay Barbarit had a population of 968 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Barbarit?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Magsingal is 2730. 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 Barbarit, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Barbarit 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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