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Punong Barangay
Ina Matias Catamora(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Banlas · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Banlas
Barangay Banlas forms part of Maripipi, a municipality in Biliran, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Banlas had a population of 238. This made it the 13th largest of 15 barangays in Maripipi by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Banlas accounted for approximately 3.92% of the total population of Maripipi, which stood at 6,070 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 237 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 238 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.4%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Banlas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Maripipi is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Banlas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Biliran, which contains 132 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Banlas ranks 129th by 2024 POPCEN population. Biliran is classified as a 4th 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 Maripipi 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 Banlas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
235
—
—
2020 CPH
237
+2
+0.9%
2024 POPCEN
238
+1
+0.4%
2015–2020: +0.9% total (+0.17%/yr).2020–2024: +0.4% total (+0.11%/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 Maripipi
13thof 15
Among the smaller barangays of Maripipi by population.
Share of Maripipi
3.9%
of the municipality's total 6,070 residents.
Rank in Biliran
129thof 132
Province-wide percentile: 3.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Maripipi (municipality) class
5th
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 Banlas
Where is Barangay Banlas located?▾
Barangay Banlas is a barangay in the municipality of Maripipi, Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Banlas hall?▾
Barangay Banlas is located in Maripipi, Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Banlas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Banlas is Ina Matias Catamora (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Banlas?▾
You can contact Barangay Banlas via phone at 09535125550.
What municipality is Barangay Banlas part of?▾
Barangay Banlas is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Maripipi, Biliran, Philippines.
Is Barangay Banlas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Banlas 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 Maripipi?▾
Maripipi is classified as a 5th 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 Banlas.
Has the population of Barangay Banlas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Banlas went from 237 residents to 238 — a change of +0.4% 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 Banlas in?▾
Barangay Banlas is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Biliran, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Maripipi.
How many barangays are in Maripipi?▾
Maripipi has 15 barangays, including Barangay Banlas. You can browse the full list on our Maripipi page.
How many residents does Barangay Banlas have?▾
Barangay Banlas had a population of 238 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Banlas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Maripipi is 6546. 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 Banlas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Banlas was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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