Barangay Manhara is a local government unit in San Joaquin, Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 305 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ma. Guia Frigillano Pormelos(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Manhara · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Manhara
Situated in San Joaquin, Iloilo, Barangay Manhara is one of 85 barangays that make up the municipality within Western Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Manhara had a population of 305. This made it the 61st largest of 85 barangays in San Joaquin by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Manhara accounted for approximately 0.58% of the total population of San Joaquin, which stood at 52,773 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 Manhara changed from 275 to 305, a shift of +10.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in San Joaquin. Barangay Manhara is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Joaquin is a municipality comprising 85 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Manhara, 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 Manhara ranks 1734th 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 Manhara 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 Joaquin 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 Manhara from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
278
—
—
2020 CPH
275
-3
-1.1%
2024 POPCEN
305
+30
+10.9%
2015–2020: -1.1% total (-0.22%/yr).2020–2024: +10.9% total (+2.62%/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 Joaquin
61stof 85
Among the lower half of San Joaquin by population.
Share of San Joaquin
0.58%
of the municipality's total 52,773 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1734thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 9.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Joaquin (municipality) class
2nd
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 Manhara
Where is Barangay Manhara located?▾
Barangay Manhara is a barangay in the municipality of San Joaquin, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Manhara hall?▾
Barangay Manhara is located in San Joaquin, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Manhara?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Manhara is Ma. Guia Frigillano Pormelos (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Manhara?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Manhara is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Joaquin LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Manhara part of?▾
Barangay Manhara is one of 85 barangays in the municipality of San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Manhara urban or rural?▾
Barangay Manhara 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 Joaquin?▾
San Joaquin is classified as a 2nd 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 Manhara.
Has the population of Barangay Manhara been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Manhara went from 275 residents to 305 — a change of +10.9% 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 Manhara in?▾
Barangay Manhara 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 85 barangays administered by San Joaquin.
How many barangays are in San Joaquin?▾
San Joaquin has 85 barangays, including Barangay Manhara. You can browse the full list on our San Joaquin page.
How many residents does Barangay Manhara have?▾
Barangay Manhara had a population of 305 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Manhara?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Joaquin is 5024. 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 Manhara, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Manhara 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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