Barangay Bato-bato

Barangay Bato-bato is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Narra, located in the province of Palawan, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Bato-bato had a population of 2,834. This made it the 11th largest of 23 barangays in Narra by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bato-bato accounted for approximately 3.64% of the total population of Narra, which stood at 77,948 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Bato-bato moving from 2,633 residents to 2,834 residents, an intercensal change of +7.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Bato-bato is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Narra is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bato-bato, 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 Bato-bato ranks 118th by 2020 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 Bato-bato 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.