Situated in the municipality of Patnongon, Antique, Barangay La Rioja is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 2,317 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Pompio Quiman Pagunsan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay La Rioja · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay La Rioja
Barangay La Rioja forms part of Patnongon, a municipality in Antique, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay La Rioja had a population of 2,317. This made it the 3rd largest of 36 barangays in Patnongon by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay La Rioja accounted for approximately 5.78% of the total population of Patnongon, which stood at 40,070 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay La Rioja moved from 2,307 residents to 2,317, an intercensal change of +0.4%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay La Rioja is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Patnongon is a municipality comprising 36 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay La Rioja, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Antique, which contains 590 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay La Rioja ranks 43rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Antique is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay La Rioja 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 Patnongon 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 La Rioja from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,278
—
—
2020 CPH
2,307
+29
+1.3%
2024 POPCEN
2,317
+10
+0.4%
2015–2020: +1.3% total (+0.25%/yr).2020–2024: +0.4% total (+0.11%/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 Patnongon
3rdof 36
Among the top 10% of Patnongon by population.
Share of Patnongon
5.8%
of the municipality's total 40,070 residents.
Rank in Antique
43rdof 590
Province-wide percentile: 93.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Patnongon (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 La Rioja
Where is Barangay La Rioja located?▾
Barangay La Rioja is a barangay in the municipality of Patnongon, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay La Rioja hall?▾
Barangay La Rioja is located in Patnongon, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay La Rioja?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay La Rioja is Pompio Quiman Pagunsan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay La Rioja?▾
You can contact Barangay La Rioja via phone at 09556324547.
What municipality is Barangay La Rioja part of?▾
Barangay La Rioja is one of 36 barangays in the municipality of Patnongon, Antique, Philippines.
Is Barangay La Rioja urban or rural?▾
Barangay La Rioja 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 Patnongon?▾
Patnongon 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 La Rioja.
Has the population of Barangay La Rioja been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay La Rioja went from 2,307 residents to 2,317 — a change of +0.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay La Rioja in?▾
Barangay La Rioja is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Antique, and is one of 36 barangays administered by Patnongon.
How many barangays are in Patnongon?▾
Patnongon has 36 barangays, including Barangay La Rioja. You can browse the full list on our Patnongon page.
How many residents does Barangay La Rioja have?▾
Barangay La Rioja had a population of 2,317 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay La Rioja?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Patnongon is 5702. 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 La Rioja, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay La Rioja 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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