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Punong Barangay
Jerome Baguingey Ngateg(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Palasaan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Palasaan
Barangay Palasaan forms part of Mankayan, a municipality in Benguet, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Palasaan had a population of 3,138. This made it the 5th largest of 12 barangays in Mankayan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Palasaan accounted for approximately 8.12% of the total population of Mankayan, which stood at 38,647 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,971 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 3,138 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +5.6%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Palasaan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mankayan is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Palasaan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Benguet, which contains 269 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Palasaan ranks 72nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Benguet is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Palasaan is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Mankayan 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 Palasaan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,358
—
—
2020 CPH
2,971
+613
+26.0%
2024 POPCEN
3,138
+167
+5.6%
2015–2020: +26.0% total (+4.73%/yr).2020–2024: +5.6% total (+1.38%/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 Mankayan
5thof 12
Among the upper half of Mankayan by population.
Share of Mankayan
8.1%
of the municipality's total 38,647 residents.
Rank in Benguet
72ndof 269
Province-wide percentile: 74.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd*
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Mankayan (municipality) class
1st
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 Palasaan
Where is Barangay Palasaan located?▾
Barangay Palasaan is a barangay in the municipality of Mankayan, Benguet, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Palasaan hall?▾
Barangay Palasaan is located in Mankayan, Benguet, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Palasaan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Palasaan is Jerome Baguingey Ngateg (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Palasaan?▾
You can contact Barangay Palasaan via phone at 09079626172.
What municipality is Barangay Palasaan part of?▾
Barangay Palasaan is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines.
Is Barangay Palasaan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Palasaan 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 Mankayan?▾
Mankayan is classified as a 1st 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 Palasaan.
Has the population of Barangay Palasaan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Palasaan went from 2,971 residents to 3,138 — a change of +5.6% 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 Palasaan in?▾
Barangay Palasaan is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Benguet, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Mankayan.
How many barangays are in Mankayan?▾
Mankayan has 12 barangays, including Barangay Palasaan. You can browse the full list on our Mankayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Palasaan have?▾
Barangay Palasaan had a population of 3,138 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Palasaan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mankayan is 2608. 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 Palasaan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Palasaan was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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