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Punong Barangay
Noel Allonso Bantilan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balian · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Balian
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Balian is one of the administrative divisions of Payao in Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balian had a population of 1,348. This made it the 8th largest of 29 barangays in Payao by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balian accounted for approximately 4.07% of the total population of Payao, which stood at 33,156 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,393 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,348 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -3.2%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Balian is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Payao is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balian, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Sibugay, which contains 389 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balian ranks 188th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Sibugay is classified as a 2nd 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 Payao 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 Balian from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,225
—
—
2020 CPH
1,393
+168
+13.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,348
-45
-3.2%
2015–2020: +13.7% total (+2.60%/yr).2020–2024: -3.2% total (-0.82%/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 Payao
8thof 29
Among the top quartile of Payao by population.
Share of Payao
4.1%
of the municipality's total 33,156 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Sibugay
188thof 389
Province-wide percentile: 52.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Payao (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 Balian
Where is Barangay Balian located?▾
Barangay Balian is a barangay in the municipality of Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balian hall?▾
Barangay Balian is located in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balian?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balian is Noel Allonso Bantilan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balian?▾
You can contact Barangay Balian via phone at 09971056843.
What municipality is Barangay Balian part of?▾
Barangay Balian is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balian urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balian 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 Payao?▾
Payao 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 Balian.
Has the population of Barangay Balian been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balian went from 1,393 residents to 1,348 — a change of -3.2% 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 Balian in?▾
Barangay Balian is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, and is one of 29 barangays administered by Payao.
How many barangays are in Payao?▾
Payao has 29 barangays, including Barangay Balian. You can browse the full list on our Payao page.
How many residents does Barangay Balian have?▾
Barangay Balian had a population of 1,348 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balian?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Payao is 7008. 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 Balian, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balian 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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