Situated in the municipality of San Enrique, Iloilo, Barangay Garita is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 2,081 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 San Enrique. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Richard Palencia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Garita · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Garita
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Garita is one of the administrative divisions of San Enrique in Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Garita had a population of 2,081. This made it the 3rd largest of 28 barangays in San Enrique by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Garita accounted for approximately 5.57% of the total population of San Enrique, which stood at 37,381 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Garita moved from 2,012 residents to 2,081, an intercensal change of +3.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Garita is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Enrique is a municipality comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Garita, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Garita ranks 330th by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo 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 Garita 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 San Enrique 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 Garita from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,939
—
—
2020 CPH
2,012
+73
+3.8%
2024 POPCEN
2,081
+69
+3.4%
2015–2020: +3.8% total (+0.74%/yr).2020–2024: +3.4% total (+0.85%/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 San Enrique
3rdof 28
Among the top 10% of San Enrique by population.
Share of San Enrique
5.6%
of the municipality's total 37,381 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
330thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 83.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
San Enrique (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 Garita
Where is Barangay Garita located?▾
Barangay Garita is a barangay in the municipality of San Enrique, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Garita hall?▾
Barangay Garita is located in San Enrique, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Garita?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Garita is Richard Palencia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Garita?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Garita is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Enrique LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Garita part of?▾
Barangay Garita is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of San Enrique, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Garita urban or rural?▾
Barangay Garita 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 San Enrique?▾
San Enrique 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 Garita.
Has the population of Barangay Garita been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Garita went from 2,012 residents to 2,081 — a change of +3.4% 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 Garita in?▾
Barangay Garita is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 28 barangays administered by San Enrique.
How many barangays are in San Enrique?▾
San Enrique has 28 barangays, including Barangay Garita. You can browse the full list on our San Enrique page.
How many residents does Barangay Garita have?▾
Barangay Garita had a population of 2,081 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Garita?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Enrique is 5036. 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 Garita, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Garita 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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