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Punong Barangay
Floro Saldivar Marzo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bensican · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Bensican
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Bensican is one of the administrative divisions of San Nicolas in Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bensican had a population of 724. This made it the 26th largest of 33 barangays in San Nicolas by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bensican accounted for approximately 1.80% of the total population of San Nicolas, which stood at 40,144 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bensican moved from 749 residents to 724, an intercensal change of -3.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bensican is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Nicolas is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bensican, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pangasinan, which contains 1,364 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bensican ranks 1274th by 2024 POPCEN population. Pangasinan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Bensican is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Nicolas 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 Bensican from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
705
—
—
2020 CPH
749
+44
+6.2%
2024 POPCEN
724
-25
-3.3%
2015–2020: +6.2% total (+1.22%/yr).2020–2024: -3.3% total (-0.85%/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 Nicolas
26thof 33
Among the smaller barangays of San Nicolas by population.
Share of San Nicolas
1.8%
of the municipality's total 40,144 residents.
Rank in Pangasinan
1274thof 1,364
Province-wide percentile: 7.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Nicolas (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Bensican in San Nicolas during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bensican
Where is Barangay Bensican located?▾
Barangay Bensican is a barangay in the municipality of San Nicolas, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bensican hall?▾
Barangay Bensican is located in San Nicolas, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bensican?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bensican is Floro Saldivar Marzo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bensican?▾
You can contact Barangay Bensican via phone at 09169085896.
What municipality is Barangay Bensican part of?▾
Barangay Bensican is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of San Nicolas, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bensican urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bensican 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 Nicolas?▾
San Nicolas 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 Bensican.
Has the population of Barangay Bensican been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bensican went from 749 residents to 724 — a change of -3.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bensican in?▾
Barangay Bensican is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Pangasinan, and is one of 33 barangays administered by San Nicolas.
How many barangays are in San Nicolas?▾
San Nicolas has 33 barangays, including Barangay Bensican. You can browse the full list on our San Nicolas page.
How many residents does Barangay Bensican have?▾
Barangay Bensican had a population of 724 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bensican?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Nicolas is 2447. 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 Bensican, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bensican was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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