Barangay Banate is a barangay in Pontevedra, Capiz, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Pontevedra. It had a population of 902 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Pontevedra. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Arnel Molo Barrientos(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Banate · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Banate
Barangay Banate forms part of Pontevedra, a municipality in Capiz, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Banate had a population of 902. This made it the 20th largest of 26 barangays in Pontevedra by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Banate accounted for approximately 1.74% of the total population of Pontevedra, which stood at 51,956 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 Banate changed from 895 to 902, a shift of +0.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Pontevedra. Barangay Banate is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pontevedra is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Banate, 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 Banate ranks 373rd 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Banate 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 Pontevedra 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 Banate from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
881
—
—
2020 CPH
895
+14
+1.6%
2024 POPCEN
902
+7
+0.8%
2015–2020: +1.6% total (+0.32%/yr).2020–2024: +0.8% total (+0.19%/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 Pontevedra
20thof 26
Among the lower half of Pontevedra by population.
Share of Pontevedra
1.7%
of the municipality's total 51,956 residents.
Rank in Capiz
373rdof 473
Province-wide percentile: 21.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Pontevedra (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Banate in Pontevedra during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Banate
Where is Barangay Banate located?▾
Barangay Banate is a barangay in the municipality of Pontevedra, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Banate hall?▾
Barangay Banate is located in Pontevedra, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Banate?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Banate is Arnel Molo Barrientos (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Banate?▾
You can contact Barangay Banate via phone at 09774579668.
What municipality is Barangay Banate part of?▾
Barangay Banate is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Pontevedra, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Banate urban or rural?▾
Barangay Banate 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 Pontevedra?▾
Pontevedra 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 Banate.
Has the population of Barangay Banate been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Banate went from 895 residents to 902 — a change of +0.8% 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 Banate in?▾
Barangay Banate 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 Pontevedra.
How many barangays are in Pontevedra?▾
Pontevedra has 26 barangays, including Barangay Banate. You can browse the full list on our Pontevedra page.
How many residents does Barangay Banate have?▾
Barangay Banate had a population of 902 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Banate?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pontevedra is 5802. 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 Banate, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Banate 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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