Situated in the municipality of New Washington, Aklan, Barangay Lawa-an is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 1,537 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Apolonario Calinao Remetio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lawa-an · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Lawa-an
Barangay Lawa-an forms part of New Washington, a municipality in Aklan, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lawa-an had a population of 1,537. This made it the 16th largest of 16 barangays in New Washington by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lawa-an accounted for approximately 3.12% of the total population of New Washington, which stood at 49,204 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Lawa-an changed from 1,515 to 1,537, a shift of +1.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in New Washington. Barangay Lawa-an is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
New Washington is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lawa-an, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Aklan, which contains 327 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lawa-an ranks 157th by 2024 POPCEN population. Aklan is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Lawa-an 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 Washington 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 Lawa-an from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,361
—
—
2020 CPH
1,515
+154
+11.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,537
+22
+1.5%
2015–2020: +11.3% total (+2.17%/yr).2020–2024: +1.5% total (+0.36%/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 Washington
16thof 16
Among the smaller barangays of New Washington by population.
Share of New Washington
3.1%
of the municipality's total 49,204 residents.
Rank in Aklan
157thof 327
Province-wide percentile: 52.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
New Washington (municipality) class
3rd
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 Lawa-an
Where is Barangay Lawa-an located?▾
Barangay Lawa-an is a barangay in the municipality of New Washington, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lawa-an hall?▾
Barangay Lawa-an is located in New Washington, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lawa-an?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lawa-an is Apolonario Calinao Remetio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lawa-an?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lawa-an is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official New Washington LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Lawa-an part of?▾
Barangay Lawa-an is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of New Washington, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lawa-an urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lawa-an 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 Washington?▾
New Washington is classified as a 3rd 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 Lawa-an.
Has the population of Barangay Lawa-an been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lawa-an went from 1,515 residents to 1,537 — a change of +1.5% 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 Lawa-an in?▾
Barangay Lawa-an is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Aklan, and is one of 16 barangays administered by New Washington.
How many barangays are in New Washington?▾
New Washington has 16 barangays, including Barangay Lawa-an. You can browse the full list on our New Washington page.
How many residents does Barangay Lawa-an have?▾
Barangay Lawa-an had a population of 1,537 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lawa-an?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for New Washington is 5610. 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 Lawa-an, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lawa-an was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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