Barangay Balit is a barangay in San Luis, Agusan Del Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of San Luis. It had a population of 1,065 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Arnold Olaco Andrica(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balit · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Balit
Situated in San Luis, Agusan Del Sur, Barangay Balit is one of 25 barangays that make up the municipality within Caraga.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balit had a population of 1,065. This made it the 16th largest of 25 barangays in San Luis by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balit accounted for approximately 2.94% of the total population of San Luis, which stood at 36,264 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 Balit changed from 1,062 to 1,065, a shift of +0.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in San Luis. Barangay Balit is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Luis is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balit, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Sur, which contains 314 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balit ranks 236th by 2024 POPCEN population. Agusan Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Balit 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 Luis 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 Balit from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
868
—
—
2020 CPH
1,062
+194
+22.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,065
+3
+0.3%
2015–2020: +22.4% total (+4.12%/yr).2020–2024: +0.3% total (+0.07%/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 Luis
16thof 25
Among the lower half of San Luis by population.
Share of San Luis
2.9%
of the municipality's total 36,264 residents.
Rank in Agusan Del Sur
236thof 314
Province-wide percentile: 25.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Luis (municipality) class
1st
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 Balit
Where is Barangay Balit located?▾
Barangay Balit is a barangay in the municipality of San Luis, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balit hall?▾
Barangay Balit is located in San Luis, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balit?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balit is Arnold Olaco Andrica (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balit?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Balit is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Luis LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Balit part of?▾
Barangay Balit is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of San Luis, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balit urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balit 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 Luis?▾
San Luis is classified as a 1st 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 Balit.
Has the population of Barangay Balit been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balit went from 1,062 residents to 1,065 — a change of +0.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Balit in?▾
Barangay Balit is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Agusan Del Sur, and is one of 25 barangays administered by San Luis.
How many barangays are in San Luis?▾
San Luis has 25 barangays, including Barangay Balit. You can browse the full list on our San Luis page.
How many residents does Barangay Balit have?▾
Barangay Balit had a population of 1,065 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balit?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Luis is 8511. 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 Balit, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balit was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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