Located in Panitan, Capiz, Barangay Poblacion Ilaya is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Panitan. It had a population of 1,658 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Edgardo Palomar Dadivas JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Poblacion Ilaya · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Poblacion Ilaya
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Poblacion Ilaya is one of the administrative divisions of Panitan in Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Poblacion Ilaya had a population of 1,658. This made it the 9th largest of 26 barangays in Panitan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion Ilaya accounted for approximately 3.75% of the total population of Panitan, which stood at 44,246 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 Poblacion Ilaya changed from 1,699 to 1,658, a shift of -2.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Panitan. Barangay Poblacion Ilaya is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Panitan is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion Ilaya, 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 Poblacion Ilaya ranks 164th 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.
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 Panitan 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 Poblacion Ilaya from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,802
—
—
2020 CPH
1,699
-103
-5.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,658
-41
-2.4%
2015–2020: -5.7% total (-1.17%/yr).2020–2024: -2.4% total (-0.61%/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 Panitan
9thof 26
Among the upper half of Panitan by population.
Share of Panitan
3.7%
of the municipality's total 44,246 residents.
Rank in Capiz
164thof 473
Province-wide percentile: 66.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Panitan (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 Poblacion Ilaya
Where is Barangay Poblacion Ilaya located?▾
Barangay Poblacion Ilaya is a barangay in the municipality of Panitan, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Poblacion Ilaya hall?▾
Barangay Poblacion Ilaya is located in Panitan, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Poblacion Ilaya?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Poblacion Ilaya is Edgardo Palomar Dadivas JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Poblacion Ilaya?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Poblacion Ilaya is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Panitan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Poblacion Ilaya part of?▾
Barangay Poblacion Ilaya is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Panitan, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Poblacion Ilaya urban or rural?▾
Barangay Poblacion Ilaya 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 Panitan?▾
Panitan 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 Poblacion Ilaya.
Has the population of Barangay Poblacion Ilaya been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Poblacion Ilaya went from 1,699 residents to 1,658 — a change of -2.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Poblacion Ilaya in?▾
Barangay Poblacion Ilaya 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 26 barangays administered by Panitan.
How many barangays are in Panitan?▾
Panitan has 26 barangays, including Barangay Poblacion Ilaya. You can browse the full list on our Panitan page.
How many residents does Barangay Poblacion Ilaya have?▾
Barangay Poblacion Ilaya had a population of 1,658 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Poblacion Ilaya?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Panitan is 5815. 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 Poblacion Ilaya, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Poblacion Ilaya was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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