Barangay Guintas is a local government unit in Sigma, Capiz, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 909 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.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Sigma. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Nestor Lozora Gregorio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Guintas · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Guintas
Situated in Sigma, Capiz, Barangay Guintas is one of 21 barangays that make up the municipality within Western Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Guintas had a population of 909. This made it the 19th largest of 21 barangays in Sigma by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guintas accounted for approximately 2.79% of the total population of Sigma, which stood at 32,628 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Guintas moved from 942 residents to 909, an intercensal change of -3.5%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Guintas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sigma is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Guintas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Capiz, which contains 473 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Guintas ranks 372nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Capiz is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Guintas 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 Sigma 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 Guintas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
869
—
—
2020 CPH
942
+73
+8.4%
2024 POPCEN
909
-33
-3.5%
2015–2020: +8.4% total (+1.63%/yr).2020–2024: -3.5% total (-0.89%/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 Sigma
19thof 21
Among the smaller barangays of Sigma by population.
Share of Sigma
2.8%
of the municipality's total 32,628 residents.
Rank in Capiz
372ndof 473
Province-wide percentile: 22.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Sigma (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 Guintas
Where is Barangay Guintas located?▾
Barangay Guintas is a barangay in the municipality of Sigma, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Guintas hall?▾
Barangay Guintas is located in Sigma, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Guintas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Guintas is Nestor Lozora Gregorio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Guintas?▾
You can contact Barangay Guintas via phone at 09092202161.
What municipality is Barangay Guintas part of?▾
Barangay Guintas is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Sigma, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Guintas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Guintas 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 Sigma?▾
Sigma 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 Guintas.
Has the population of Barangay Guintas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Guintas went from 942 residents to 909 — a change of -3.5% 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 Guintas in?▾
Barangay Guintas is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Capiz, and is one of 21 barangays administered by Sigma.
How many barangays are in Sigma?▾
Sigma has 21 barangays, including Barangay Guintas. You can browse the full list on our Sigma page.
How many residents does Barangay Guintas have?▾
Barangay Guintas had a population of 909 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Guintas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sigma is 5816. 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 Guintas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Guintas 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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