Barangay Bago Chiquito is a local government unit in Panay, Capiz, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,055 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Eleuterio Bernadas Bulao(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bago Chiquito · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bago Chiquito
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Bago Chiquito is one of the administrative divisions of Panay in Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bago Chiquito had a population of 1,055. This made it the 22nd largest of 42 barangays in Panay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bago Chiquito accounted for approximately 2.07% of the total population of Panay, which stood at 50,946 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 Bago Chiquito changed from 1,019 to 1,055, a shift of +3.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Panay. Barangay Bago Chiquito is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Panay is a municipality comprising 42 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bago Chiquito, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Capiz, which contains 473 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bago Chiquito ranks 323rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Capiz 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 Bago Chiquito 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 Panay 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 Bago Chiquito from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,173
—
—
2020 CPH
1,019
-154
-13.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,055
+36
+3.5%
2015–2020: -13.1% total (-2.78%/yr).2020–2024: +3.5% total (+0.87%/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 Panay
22ndof 42
Among the upper half of Panay by population.
Share of Panay
2.1%
of the municipality's total 50,946 residents.
Rank in Capiz
323rdof 473
Province-wide percentile: 32.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Panay (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 Bago Chiquito
Where is Barangay Bago Chiquito located?▾
Barangay Bago Chiquito is a barangay in the municipality of Panay, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bago Chiquito hall?▾
Barangay Bago Chiquito is located in Panay, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bago Chiquito?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bago Chiquito is Eleuterio Bernadas Bulao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bago Chiquito?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bago Chiquito is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Panay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bago Chiquito part of?▾
Barangay Bago Chiquito is one of 42 barangays in the municipality of Panay, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bago Chiquito urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bago Chiquito 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 Panay?▾
Panay 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 Bago Chiquito.
Has the population of Barangay Bago Chiquito been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bago Chiquito went from 1,019 residents to 1,055 — a change of +3.5% 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 Bago Chiquito in?▾
Barangay Bago Chiquito is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Capiz, and is one of 42 barangays administered by Panay.
How many barangays are in Panay?▾
Panay has 42 barangays, including Barangay Bago Chiquito. You can browse the full list on our Panay page.
How many residents does Barangay Bago Chiquito have?▾
Barangay Bago Chiquito had a population of 1,055 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bago Chiquito?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Panay is 5801. 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 Bago Chiquito, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bago Chiquito 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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