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Punong Barangay
Bienvenido Villegas Paz Jr.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay La Paz · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay La Paz
Barangay La Paz is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of San Narciso, located in the province of Zambales, in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay La Paz had a population of 4,338. This made it the 2nd largest of 17 barangays in San Narciso by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay La Paz accounted for approximately 13.48% of the total population of San Narciso, which stood at 32,180 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay La Paz moved from 4,322 residents to 4,338, an intercensal change of +0.4%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay La Paz is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Narciso is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay La Paz, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zambales, which contains 247 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay La Paz ranks 52nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Zambales is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay La Paz 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 Narciso 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 La Paz from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,836
—
—
2020 CPH
4,322
+486
+12.7%
2024 POPCEN
4,338
+16
+0.4%
2015–2020: +12.7% total (+2.41%/yr).2020–2024: +0.4% total (+0.09%/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 Narciso
2ndof 17
Among the top 10% of San Narciso by population.
Share of San Narciso
13.5%
of the municipality's total 32,180 residents.
Rank in Zambales
52ndof 247
Province-wide percentile: 79.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Narciso (municipality) class
4th
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 La Paz
Where is Barangay La Paz located?▾
Barangay La Paz is a barangay in the municipality of San Narciso, Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay La Paz hall?▾
Barangay La Paz is located in San Narciso, Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay La Paz?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay La Paz is Bienvenido Villegas Paz Jr. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay La Paz?▾
You can contact Barangay La Paz via phone at 09498771116.
What municipality is Barangay La Paz part of?▾
Barangay La Paz is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines.
Is Barangay La Paz urban or rural?▾
Barangay La Paz 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 Narciso?▾
San Narciso is classified as a 4th 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 La Paz.
Has the population of Barangay La Paz been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay La Paz went from 4,322 residents to 4,338 — a change of +0.4% 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 La Paz in?▾
Barangay La Paz is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Zambales, and is one of 17 barangays administered by San Narciso.
How many barangays are in San Narciso?▾
San Narciso has 17 barangays, including Barangay La Paz. You can browse the full list on our San Narciso page.
How many residents does Barangay La Paz have?▾
Barangay La Paz had a population of 4,338 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay La Paz?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Narciso is 2205. 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 La Paz, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay La Paz 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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