Barangay Quinale (Pob.)

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Quinale (Pob.) is one of the administrative divisions of Paete in Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Quinale (Pob.) had a population of 7,255. This made it the 1st largest of 9 barangays in Paete by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Quinale (Pob.) accounted for approximately 29.08% of the total population of Paete, which stood at 24,945 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 7,341 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 7,255 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -1.2%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Quinale (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Paete is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Quinale (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Laguna, which contains 681 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Quinale (Pob.) ranks 107th by 2020 population. Laguna 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 Quinale (Pob.) 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.