Located in Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, Barangay Mapalad Pob. is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Paluan. It had a population of 1,698 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Emerlito Cajayon Lomocso(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mapalad Pob. · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Mapalad Pob.
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Mapalad Pob. is one of the administrative divisions of Paluan in Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mapalad Pob. had a population of 1,698. This made it the 6th largest of 12 barangays in Paluan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mapalad Pob. accounted for approximately 8.73% of the total population of Paluan, which stood at 19,461 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mapalad Pob. moved from 1,961 residents to 1,698, an intercensal change of -13.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Mapalad Pob. is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Paluan is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mapalad Pob., including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Occidental Mindoro, which contains 164 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mapalad Pob. ranks 112th by 2024 POPCEN population. Occidental Mindoro is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Mapalad Pob. 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.
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 Paluan 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 Mapalad Pob. from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,789
—
—
2020 CPH
1,961
+172
+9.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,698
-263
-13.4%
2015–2020: +9.6% total (+1.85%/yr).2020–2024: -13.4% total (-3.54%/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 Paluan
6thof 12
Among the upper half of Paluan by population.
Share of Paluan
8.7%
of the municipality's total 19,461 residents.
Rank in Occidental Mindoro
112thof 164
Province-wide percentile: 32.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Paluan (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 Mapalad Pob.
Where is Barangay Mapalad Pob. located?▾
Barangay Mapalad Pob. is a barangay in the municipality of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mapalad Pob. hall?▾
Barangay Mapalad Pob. is located in Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mapalad Pob.?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mapalad Pob. is Emerlito Cajayon Lomocso (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mapalad Pob.?▾
You can contact Barangay Mapalad Pob. via phone at 09658863835.
What municipality is Barangay Mapalad Pob. part of?▾
Barangay Mapalad Pob. is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mapalad Pob. urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mapalad Pob. 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 Paluan?▾
Paluan 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 Mapalad Pob..
Has the population of Barangay Mapalad Pob. been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mapalad Pob. went from 1,961 residents to 1,698 — a change of -13.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Mapalad Pob. in?▾
Barangay Mapalad Pob. is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Occidental Mindoro, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Paluan.
How many barangays are in Paluan?▾
Paluan has 12 barangays, including Barangay Mapalad Pob.. You can browse the full list on our Paluan page.
How many residents does Barangay Mapalad Pob. have?▾
Barangay Mapalad Pob. had a population of 1,698 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mapalad Pob.?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Paluan is 5107. 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 Mapalad Pob., confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mapalad Pob. 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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