Located in Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, Barangay Pinowayan is one of 7 barangays in the municipality of Salvador Benedicto. It had a population of 2,644 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Pinowayan is one of the administrative divisions of Salvador Benedicto in Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pinowayan had a population of 2,644. This made it the 7th largest of 7 barangays in Salvador Benedicto by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pinowayan accounted for approximately 9.37% of the total population of Salvador Benedicto, which stood at 28,231 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 Pinowayan changed from 2,684 to 2,644, a shift of -1.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Salvador Benedicto. Barangay Pinowayan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Salvador Benedicto is a municipality comprising 7 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pinowayan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Occidental, which contains 662 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pinowayan ranks 411th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Occidental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Pinowayan 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 Salvador Benedicto 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 Pinowayan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,358
—
—
2020 CPH
2,684
+326
+13.8%
2024 POPCEN
2,644
-40
-1.5%
2015–2020: +13.8% total (+2.62%/yr).2020–2024: -1.5% total (-0.37%/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 Salvador Benedicto
7thof 7
Among the smaller barangays of Salvador Benedicto by population.
Share of Salvador Benedicto
9.4%
of the municipality's total 28,231 residents.
Rank in Negros Occidental
411thof 662
Province-wide percentile: 38.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Salvador Benedicto (municipality) class
4th
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 Pinowayan
Where is Barangay Pinowayan located?▾
Barangay Pinowayan is a barangay in the municipality of Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pinowayan hall?▾
Barangay Pinowayan is located in Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pinowayan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pinowayan is Henry Escultor Alcorin (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pinowayan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pinowayan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Salvador Benedicto LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Pinowayan part of?▾
Barangay Pinowayan is one of 7 barangays in the municipality of Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pinowayan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pinowayan 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 Salvador Benedicto?▾
Salvador Benedicto is classified as a 4th 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 Pinowayan.
Has the population of Barangay Pinowayan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pinowayan went from 2,684 residents to 2,644 — a change of -1.5% 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 Pinowayan in?▾
Barangay Pinowayan is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Occidental, and is one of 7 barangays administered by Salvador Benedicto.
How many barangays are in Salvador Benedicto?▾
Salvador Benedicto has 7 barangays, including Barangay Pinowayan. You can browse the full list on our Salvador Benedicto page.
How many residents does Barangay Pinowayan have?▾
Barangay Pinowayan had a population of 2,644 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pinowayan 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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Information on Barangay Pinowayan, Salvador Benedicto is compiled from the following authoritative sources. Each citation links to the primary publisher.
Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-24.
