Barangay Pao is a local government unit in San Jose, Tarlac, in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,004 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 Jose. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Roberto Romero Morales(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pao · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Pao
Barangay Pao forms part of San Jose, a municipality in Tarlac, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pao had a population of 2,004. This made it the 10th largest of 13 barangays in San Jose by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pao accounted for approximately 4.64% of the total population of San Jose, which stood at 43,185 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Pao moved from 1,737 residents to 2,004, an intercensal change of +15.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Pao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Jose is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Tarlac, which contains 511 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pao ranks 275th by 2024 POPCEN population. Tarlac is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Pao 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 San Jose 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 Pao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,709
—
—
2020 CPH
1,737
+28
+1.6%
2024 POPCEN
2,004
+267
+15.4%
2015–2020: +1.6% total (+0.33%/yr).2020–2024: +15.4% total (+3.64%/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 Jose
10thof 13
Among the lower half of San Jose by population.
Share of San Jose
4.6%
of the municipality's total 43,185 residents.
Rank in Tarlac
275thof 511
Province-wide percentile: 46.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Jose (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 Pao
Where is Barangay Pao located?▾
Barangay Pao is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, Tarlac, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pao hall?▾
Barangay Pao is located in San Jose, Tarlac, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pao is Roberto Romero Morales (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pao?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pao is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Jose LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Pao part of?▾
Barangay Pao is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of San Jose, Tarlac, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pao 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 Jose?▾
San Jose 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 Pao.
Has the population of Barangay Pao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pao went from 1,737 residents to 2,004 — a change of +15.4% 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 Pao in?▾
Barangay Pao is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Tarlac, and is one of 13 barangays administered by San Jose.
How many barangays are in San Jose?▾
San Jose has 13 barangays, including Barangay Pao. You can browse the full list on our San Jose page.
How many residents does Barangay Pao have?▾
Barangay Pao had a population of 2,004 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Jose is 2301. 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 Pao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pao 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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