Barangay Loob is a barangay in Mataasnakahoy, Batangas, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Mataasnakahoy. It had a population of 1,237 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Mataasnakahoy. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Eric Dimaano Bautista(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Loob · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Loob
Barangay Loob forms part of Mataasnakahoy, a municipality in Batangas, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Loob had a population of 1,237. This made it the 14th largest of 16 barangays in Mataasnakahoy by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Loob accounted for approximately 3.88% of the total population of Mataasnakahoy, which stood at 31,912 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Loob moved from 1,171 residents to 1,237, an intercensal change of +5.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Loob is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mataasnakahoy is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Loob, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batangas, which contains 1,078 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Loob ranks 795th by 2024 POPCEN population. Batangas is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Loob 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 Mataasnakahoy 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 Loob from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,093
—
—
2020 CPH
1,171
+78
+7.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,237
+66
+5.6%
2015–2020: +7.1% total (+1.39%/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 Mataasnakahoy
14thof 16
Among the smaller barangays of Mataasnakahoy by population.
Share of Mataasnakahoy
3.9%
of the municipality's total 31,912 residents.
Rank in Batangas
795thof 1,078
Province-wide percentile: 26.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Mataasnakahoy (municipality) class
4th
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Loob in Mataasnakahoy during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Loob
Where is Barangay Loob located?▾
Barangay Loob is a barangay in the municipality of Mataasnakahoy, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Loob hall?▾
Barangay Loob is located in Mataasnakahoy, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Loob?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Loob is Eric Dimaano Bautista (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Loob?▾
You can contact Barangay Loob via phone at (043)781-2247.
What municipality is Barangay Loob part of?▾
Barangay Loob is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Mataasnakahoy, Batangas, Philippines.
Is Barangay Loob urban or rural?▾
Barangay Loob 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 Mataasnakahoy?▾
Mataasnakahoy is classified as a 4th 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 Loob.
Has the population of Barangay Loob been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Loob went from 1,171 residents to 1,237 — 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 Loob in?▾
Barangay Loob is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Batangas, and is one of 16 barangays administered by Mataasnakahoy.
How many barangays are in Mataasnakahoy?▾
Mataasnakahoy has 16 barangays, including Barangay Loob. You can browse the full list on our Mataasnakahoy page.
How many residents does Barangay Loob have?▾
Barangay Loob had a population of 1,237 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Loob?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mataasnakahoy is 4223. 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 Loob, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Loob 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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