Barangay San Mateo Sur is a barangay in San Joaquin, Iloilo, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of San Joaquin. It had a population of 134 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Pedro Silaya Sealquil(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Mateo Sur · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay San Mateo Sur
Barangay San Mateo Sur forms part of San Joaquin, a municipality in Iloilo, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Mateo Sur had a population of 134. This made it the 84th largest of 85 barangays in San Joaquin by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Mateo Sur accounted for approximately 0.25% of the total population of San Joaquin, which stood at 52,773 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay San Mateo Sur moved from 164 residents to 134, an intercensal change of -18.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay San Mateo Sur 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 San Mateo Sur, 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 San Mateo Sur ranks 1885th 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 San Mateo Sur from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
152
—
—
2020 CPH
164
+12
+7.9%
2024 POPCEN
134
-30
-18.3%
2015–2020: +7.9% total (+1.53%/yr).2020–2024: -18.3% total (-4.93%/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
84thof 85
Among the smaller barangays of San Joaquin by population.
Share of San Joaquin
0.25%
of the municipality's total 52,773 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1885thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 1.
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 San Mateo Sur
Where is Barangay San Mateo Sur located?▾
Barangay San Mateo Sur is a barangay in the municipality of San Joaquin, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Mateo Sur hall?▾
Barangay San Mateo Sur 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 San Mateo Sur?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Mateo Sur is Pedro Silaya Sealquil (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Mateo Sur?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay San Mateo Sur 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 San Mateo Sur part of?▾
Barangay San Mateo Sur is one of 85 barangays in the municipality of San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Mateo Sur urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Mateo Sur 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 San Mateo Sur.
Has the population of Barangay San Mateo Sur been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Mateo Sur went from 164 residents to 134 — a change of -18.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay San Mateo Sur in?▾
Barangay San Mateo Sur 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 San Mateo Sur. You can browse the full list on our San Joaquin page.
How many residents does Barangay San Mateo Sur have?▾
Barangay San Mateo Sur had a population of 134 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Mateo Sur?▾
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 San Mateo Sur, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Mateo Sur 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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