Situated in the municipality of Pavia, Iloilo, Barangay Amparo is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 1,889 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Andrew Jancilan Almeria(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Amparo · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Amparo
Barangay Amparo is a small barangay in the municipality of Pavia, located in the province of Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Amparo had a population of 1,889. This made it the 15th largest of 18 barangays in Pavia by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Amparo accounted for approximately 2.53% of the total population of Pavia, which stood at 74,594 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,752 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,889 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +7.8%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Amparo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pavia is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Amparo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Amparo ranks 392nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo 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 Amparo 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 Pavia 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 Amparo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,519
—
—
2020 CPH
1,752
+233
+15.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,889
+137
+7.8%
2015–2020: +15.3% total (+2.90%/yr).2020–2024: +7.8% total (+1.90%/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 Pavia
15thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of Pavia by population.
Share of Pavia
2.5%
of the municipality's total 74,594 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
392ndof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 79.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Pavia (municipality) class
2nd
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 Amparo
Where is Barangay Amparo located?▾
Barangay Amparo is a barangay in the municipality of Pavia, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Amparo hall?▾
Barangay Amparo is located in Pavia, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Amparo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Amparo is Andrew Jancilan Almeria (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Amparo?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Amparo is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pavia LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Amparo part of?▾
Barangay Amparo is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Pavia, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Amparo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Amparo 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 Pavia?▾
Pavia is classified as a 2nd 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 Amparo.
Has the population of Barangay Amparo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Amparo went from 1,752 residents to 1,889 — a change of +7.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Amparo in?▾
Barangay Amparo is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Pavia.
How many barangays are in Pavia?▾
Pavia has 18 barangays, including Barangay Amparo. You can browse the full list on our Pavia page.
How many residents does Barangay Amparo have?▾
Barangay Amparo had a population of 1,889 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Amparo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pavia is 5001. 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 Amparo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Amparo 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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