Barangay Morocborocan is a local government unit in Rapu-Rapu, Albay, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,062 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.
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Punong Barangay
Charles Balonzo Berjuega JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Morocborocan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Morocborocan
Barangay Morocborocan forms part of Rapu-Rapu, a municipality in Albay, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Morocborocan had a population of 1,062. This made it the 13th largest of 34 barangays in Rapu-Rapu by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Morocborocan accounted for approximately 2.93% of the total population of Rapu-Rapu, which stood at 36,281 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,023 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,062 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.8%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Morocborocan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Rapu-Rapu is a municipality comprising 34 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Morocborocan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Albay, which contains 720 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Morocborocan ranks 485th by 2024 POPCEN population. Albay is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Morocborocan 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 Rapu-Rapu 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 Morocborocan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
929
—
—
2020 CPH
1,023
+94
+10.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,062
+39
+3.8%
2015–2020: +10.1% total (+1.95%/yr).2020–2024: +3.8% total (+0.94%/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 Rapu-Rapu
13thof 34
Among the upper half of Rapu-Rapu by population.
Share of Rapu-Rapu
2.9%
of the municipality's total 36,281 residents.
Rank in Albay
485thof 720
Province-wide percentile: 33.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Rapu-Rapu (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 Morocborocan
Where is Barangay Morocborocan located?▾
Barangay Morocborocan is a barangay in the municipality of Rapu-Rapu, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Morocborocan hall?▾
Barangay Morocborocan is located in Rapu-Rapu, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Morocborocan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Morocborocan is Charles Balonzo Berjuega JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Morocborocan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Morocborocan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Rapu-Rapu LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Morocborocan part of?▾
Barangay Morocborocan is one of 34 barangays in the municipality of Rapu-Rapu, Albay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Morocborocan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Morocborocan 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 Rapu-Rapu?▾
Rapu-Rapu 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 Morocborocan.
Has the population of Barangay Morocborocan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Morocborocan went from 1,023 residents to 1,062 — a change of +3.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Morocborocan in?▾
Barangay Morocborocan is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Albay, and is one of 34 barangays administered by Rapu-Rapu.
How many barangays are in Rapu-Rapu?▾
Rapu-Rapu has 34 barangays, including Barangay Morocborocan. You can browse the full list on our Rapu-Rapu page.
How many residents does Barangay Morocborocan have?▾
Barangay Morocborocan had a population of 1,062 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Morocborocan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Rapu-Rapu is 4517. 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 Morocborocan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Morocborocan 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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