Barangay Paetan is a barangay in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Sablayan. It had a population of 2,201 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Bernardo Castillo San Diego(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Paetan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Paetan
Barangay Paetan is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Sablayan, located in the province of Occidental Mindoro, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Paetan had a population of 2,201. This made it the 16th largest of 22 barangays in Sablayan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Paetan accounted for approximately 2.41% of the total population of Sablayan, which stood at 91,406 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,904 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,201 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +15.6%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Paetan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sablayan is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Paetan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Occidental Mindoro, which contains 164 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Paetan ranks 92nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Occidental Mindoro is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Paetan 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 Sablayan 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 Paetan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,646
—
—
2020 CPH
1,904
+258
+15.7%
2024 POPCEN
2,201
+297
+15.6%
2015–2020: +15.7% total (+2.95%/yr).2020–2024: +15.6% total (+3.69%/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 Sablayan
16thof 22
Among the lower half of Sablayan by population.
Share of Sablayan
2.4%
of the municipality's total 91,406 residents.
Rank in Occidental Mindoro
92ndof 164
Province-wide percentile: 45.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Sablayan (municipality) class
1st
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 Paetan
Where is Barangay Paetan located?▾
Barangay Paetan is a barangay in the municipality of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Paetan hall?▾
Barangay Paetan is located in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Paetan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Paetan is Bernardo Castillo San Diego (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Paetan?▾
You can contact Barangay Paetan via phone at 09532045005.
What municipality is Barangay Paetan part of?▾
Barangay Paetan is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Paetan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Paetan 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 Sablayan?▾
Sablayan is classified as a 1st 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 Paetan.
Has the population of Barangay Paetan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Paetan went from 1,904 residents to 2,201 — a change of +15.6% 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 Paetan in?▾
Barangay Paetan is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Occidental Mindoro, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Sablayan.
How many barangays are in Sablayan?▾
Sablayan has 22 barangays, including Barangay Paetan. You can browse the full list on our Sablayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Paetan have?▾
Barangay Paetan had a population of 2,201 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Paetan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sablayan is 5104. 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 Paetan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Paetan 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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