Barangay Igcawayan is a local government unit in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,337 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.
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Punong Barangay
Gemma S Benitez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Igcawayan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Igcawayan
Barangay Igcawayan forms part of San Lorenzo, a municipality in Guimaras, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Igcawayan had a population of 1,337. This made it the 12th largest of 12 barangays in San Lorenzo by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Igcawayan accounted for approximately 4.42% of the total population of San Lorenzo, which stood at 30,266 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Igcawayan moved from 1,447 residents to 1,337, an intercensal change of -7.6%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Igcawayan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Lorenzo is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Igcawayan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Guimaras, which contains 98 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Igcawayan ranks 69th by 2024 POPCEN population. Guimaras is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Igcawayan 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 Lorenzo 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 Igcawayan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,246
—
—
2020 CPH
1,447
+201
+16.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,337
-110
-7.6%
2015–2020: +16.1% total (+3.04%/yr).2020–2024: -7.6% total (-1.96%/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 Lorenzo
12thof 12
Among the smaller barangays of San Lorenzo by population.
Share of San Lorenzo
4.4%
of the municipality's total 30,266 residents.
Rank in Guimaras
69thof 98
Province-wide percentile: 31.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Lorenzo (municipality) class
5th
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 Igcawayan
Where is Barangay Igcawayan located?▾
Barangay Igcawayan is a barangay in the municipality of San Lorenzo, Guimaras, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Igcawayan hall?▾
Barangay Igcawayan is located in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Igcawayan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Igcawayan is Gemma S Benitez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Igcawayan?▾
You can contact Barangay Igcawayan via phone at 09300979618.
What municipality is Barangay Igcawayan part of?▾
Barangay Igcawayan is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of San Lorenzo, Guimaras, Philippines.
Is Barangay Igcawayan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Igcawayan 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 Lorenzo?▾
San Lorenzo is classified as a 5th 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 Igcawayan.
Has the population of Barangay Igcawayan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Igcawayan went from 1,447 residents to 1,337 — a change of -7.6% 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 Igcawayan in?▾
Barangay Igcawayan is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Guimaras, and is one of 12 barangays administered by San Lorenzo.
How many barangays are in San Lorenzo?▾
San Lorenzo has 12 barangays, including Barangay Igcawayan. You can browse the full list on our San Lorenzo page.
How many residents does Barangay Igcawayan have?▾
Barangay Igcawayan had a population of 1,337 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Igcawayan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Lorenzo is 5047. 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 Igcawayan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Igcawayan 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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