Situated in the municipality of Narra, Palawan, Barangay Batang-batang is one of the administrative divisions of MIMAROPA Region. It had a population of 1,280 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Narra. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Benjamin Bundac Gapuz(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Batang-batang · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Batang-batang
Situated in Narra, Palawan, Barangay Batang-batang is one of 23 barangays that make up the municipality within MIMAROPA Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Batang-batang had a population of 1,280. This made it the 20th largest of 23 barangays in Narra by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Batang-batang accounted for approximately 1.59% of the total population of Narra, which stood at 80,572 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Batang-batang moved from 1,257 residents to 1,280, an intercensal change of +1.8%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Batang-batang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Narra is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Batang-batang, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Palawan, which contains 433 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Batang-batang ranks 296th by 2024 POPCEN population. Palawan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Batang-batang 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 Narra 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 Batang-batang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,345
—
—
2020 CPH
1,257
-88
-6.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,280
+23
+1.8%
2015–2020: -6.5% total (-1.34%/yr).2020–2024: +1.8% total (+0.45%/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 Narra
20thof 23
Among the smaller barangays of Narra by population.
Share of Narra
1.6%
of the municipality's total 80,572 residents.
Rank in Palawan
296thof 433
Province-wide percentile: 32.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Narra (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 Batang-batang
Where is Barangay Batang-batang located?▾
Barangay Batang-batang is a barangay in the municipality of Narra, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Batang-batang hall?▾
Barangay Batang-batang is located in Narra, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Batang-batang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Batang-batang is Benjamin Bundac Gapuz (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Batang-batang?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Batang-batang is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Narra LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Batang-batang part of?▾
Barangay Batang-batang is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Narra, Palawan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Batang-batang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Batang-batang 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 Narra?▾
Narra 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 Batang-batang.
Has the population of Barangay Batang-batang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Batang-batang went from 1,257 residents to 1,280 — a change of +1.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Batang-batang in?▾
Barangay Batang-batang is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Palawan, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Narra.
How many barangays are in Narra?▾
Narra has 23 barangays, including Barangay Batang-batang. You can browse the full list on our Narra page.
How many residents does Barangay Batang-batang have?▾
Barangay Batang-batang had a population of 1,280 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Batang-batang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Narra is 5303. 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 Batang-batang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Batang-batang 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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