Barangay 8 (Pob.)

Situated in San Jose, Antique, Barangay 8 (Pob.) is one of 28 barangays that make up the municipality within Western Visayas.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay 8 (Pob.) had a population of 5,136. This made it the 3rd largest of 28 barangays in San Jose by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay 8 (Pob.) accounted for approximately 7.88% of the total population of San Jose, which stood at 65,140 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 4,689 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 5,136 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +9.5%, consistent with a growing settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay 8 (Pob.) as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

San Jose is a municipality comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay 8 (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Antique, which contains 590 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay 8 (Pob.) ranks 5th by 2020 population. Antique is classified as a 2nd 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.