Barangay Posadas is a local government unit in Sara, Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 949 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Sara. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Ranie Ramos Ballesta(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Posadas · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Posadas
Barangay Posadas is a small barangay in the municipality of Sara, located in the province of Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Posadas had a population of 949. This made it the 29th largest of 42 barangays in Sara by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Posadas accounted for approximately 1.71% of the total population of Sara, which stood at 55,476 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Posadas moved from 977 residents to 949, an intercensal change of -2.9%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Posadas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sara is a municipality comprising 42 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Posadas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Posadas ranks 953rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Sara 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 Posadas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
975
—
—
2020 CPH
977
+2
+0.2%
2024 POPCEN
949
-28
-2.9%
2015–2020: +0.2% total (+0.04%/yr).2020–2024: -2.9% total (-0.72%/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 Sara
29thof 42
Among the lower half of Sara by population.
Share of Sara
1.7%
of the municipality's total 55,476 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
953rdof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 50.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Sara (municipality) class
2nd
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 Posadas in Sara during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Posadas
Where is Barangay Posadas located?▾
Barangay Posadas is a barangay in the municipality of Sara, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Posadas hall?▾
Barangay Posadas is located in Sara, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Posadas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Posadas is Ranie Ramos Ballesta (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Posadas?▾
You can contact Barangay Posadas via phone at 090720101155.
What municipality is Barangay Posadas part of?▾
Barangay Posadas is one of 42 barangays in the municipality of Sara, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Posadas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Posadas 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 Sara?▾
Sara is classified as a 2nd 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 Posadas.
Has the population of Barangay Posadas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Posadas went from 977 residents to 949 — a change of -2.9% 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 Posadas in?▾
Barangay Posadas is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 42 barangays administered by Sara.
How many barangays are in Sara?▾
Sara has 42 barangays, including Barangay Posadas. You can browse the full list on our Sara page.
How many residents does Barangay Posadas have?▾
Barangay Posadas had a population of 949 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Posadas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sara is 5014. 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 Posadas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Posadas 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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