Situated in the municipality of New Lucena, Iloilo, Barangay Dawis is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 1,508 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joebet Malones Plomes(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dawis · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Dawis
Barangay Dawis forms part of New Lucena, a municipality in Iloilo, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dawis had a population of 1,508. This made it the 6th largest of 21 barangays in New Lucena by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dawis accounted for approximately 6.08% of the total population of New Lucena, which stood at 24,785 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Dawis moved from 1,432 residents to 1,508, an intercensal change of +5.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Dawis is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
New Lucena is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dawis, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dawis ranks 553rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Dawis is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 New Lucena 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 Dawis from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,272
—
—
2020 CPH
1,432
+160
+12.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,508
+76
+5.3%
2015–2020: +12.6% total (+2.40%/yr).2020–2024: +5.3% total (+1.30%/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 New Lucena
6thof 21
Among the top quartile of New Lucena by population.
Share of New Lucena
6.1%
of the municipality's total 24,785 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
553rdof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 71.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
New Lucena (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Dawis
Where is Barangay Dawis located?▾
Barangay Dawis is a barangay in the municipality of New Lucena, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dawis hall?▾
Barangay Dawis is located in New Lucena, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dawis?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dawis is Joebet Malones Plomes (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dawis?▾
You can contact Barangay Dawis via phone at 09382804909.
What municipality is Barangay Dawis part of?▾
Barangay Dawis is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of New Lucena, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dawis urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dawis 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 New Lucena?▾
New Lucena 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 Dawis.
Has the population of Barangay Dawis been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dawis went from 1,432 residents to 1,508 — a change of +5.3% 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 Dawis in?▾
Barangay Dawis is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 21 barangays administered by New Lucena.
How many barangays are in New Lucena?▾
New Lucena has 21 barangays, including Barangay Dawis. You can browse the full list on our New Lucena page.
How many residents does Barangay Dawis have?▾
Barangay Dawis had a population of 1,508 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dawis?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for New Lucena is 5005. 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 Dawis, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dawis 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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