Located in Paniqui, Tarlac, Barangay Santa Ines is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Paniqui. It had a population of 2,140 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Melgazar Chanchico Balancio JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Ines · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santa Ines
Barangay Santa Ines forms part of Paniqui, a municipality in Tarlac, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Ines had a population of 2,140. This made it the 24th largest of 35 barangays in Paniqui by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Ines accounted for approximately 2.02% of the total population of Paniqui, which stood at 106,190 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,088 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,140 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.5%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Santa Ines is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Paniqui is a municipality comprising 35 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Ines, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Tarlac, which contains 511 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Ines ranks 257th by 2024 POPCEN population. Tarlac 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 Paniqui 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 Santa Ines from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,711
—
—
2020 CPH
2,088
+377
+22.0%
2024 POPCEN
2,140
+52
+2.5%
2015–2020: +22.0% total (+4.06%/yr).2020–2024: +2.5% total (+0.62%/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 Paniqui
24thof 35
Among the lower half of Paniqui by population.
Share of Paniqui
2.0%
of the municipality's total 106,190 residents.
Rank in Tarlac
257thof 511
Province-wide percentile: 50.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Paniqui (municipality) class
1st
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 Santa Ines
Where is Barangay Santa Ines located?▾
Barangay Santa Ines is a barangay in the municipality of Paniqui, Tarlac, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Ines hall?▾
Barangay Santa Ines is located in Paniqui, Tarlac, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Ines?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Ines is Melgazar Chanchico Balancio JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Ines?▾
You can contact Barangay Santa Ines via phone at 045-925-9621.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Ines part of?▾
Barangay Santa Ines is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Ines urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Ines 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 Paniqui?▾
Paniqui is classified as a 1st 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 Santa Ines.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Ines been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Ines went from 2,088 residents to 2,140 — a change of +2.5% 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 Santa Ines in?▾
Barangay Santa Ines is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Tarlac, and is one of 35 barangays administered by Paniqui.
How many barangays are in Paniqui?▾
Paniqui has 35 barangays, including Barangay Santa Ines. You can browse the full list on our Paniqui page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Ines have?▾
Barangay Santa Ines had a population of 2,140 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Ines?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Paniqui is 2307. 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 Santa Ines, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Ines 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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