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Punong Barangay
Isagani Silva Recto(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cawongan · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Cawongan
Situated in Padre Garcia, Batangas, Barangay Cawongan is one of 18 barangays that make up the municipality within CALABARZON.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cawongan had a population of 4,495. This made it the 2nd largest of 18 barangays in Padre Garcia by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cawongan accounted for approximately 8.40% of the total population of Padre Garcia, which stood at 53,526 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cawongan moved from 4,250 residents to 4,495, an intercensal change of +5.8%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Cawongan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Padre Garcia is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cawongan, 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 Cawongan ranks 156th 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Padre Garcia 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 Cawongan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,544
—
—
2020 CPH
4,250
+706
+19.9%
2024 POPCEN
4,495
+245
+5.8%
2015–2020: +19.9% total (+3.70%/yr).2020–2024: +5.8% total (+1.41%/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 Padre Garcia
2ndof 18
Among the top 10% of Padre Garcia by population.
Share of Padre Garcia
8.4%
of the municipality's total 53,526 residents.
Rank in Batangas
156thof 1,078
Province-wide percentile: 86.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Padre Garcia (municipality) class
2nd
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 Cawongan
Where is Barangay Cawongan located?▾
Barangay Cawongan is a barangay in the municipality of Padre Garcia, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cawongan hall?▾
Barangay Cawongan is located in Padre Garcia, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cawongan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cawongan is Isagani Silva Recto (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cawongan?▾
You can contact Barangay Cawongan via phone at 0435158420.
What municipality is Barangay Cawongan part of?▾
Barangay Cawongan is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Padre Garcia, Batangas, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cawongan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cawongan 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 Padre Garcia?▾
Padre Garcia is classified as a 2nd 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 Cawongan.
Has the population of Barangay Cawongan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cawongan went from 4,250 residents to 4,495 — a change of +5.8% 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 Cawongan in?▾
Barangay Cawongan is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Batangas, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Padre Garcia.
How many barangays are in Padre Garcia?▾
Padre Garcia has 18 barangays, including Barangay Cawongan. You can browse the full list on our Padre Garcia page.
How many residents does Barangay Cawongan have?▾
Barangay Cawongan had a population of 4,495 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cawongan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Padre Garcia is 4224. 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 Cawongan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cawongan was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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