Situated in the municipality of Silang, Cavite, Barangay Batas is one of the administrative divisions of CALABARZON. It had a population of 3,840 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Conrado Loyola Cortez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Batas · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Batas
Barangay Batas is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Silang, located in the province of Cavite, in the CALABARZON region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Batas had a population of 3,840. This made it the 32nd largest of 64 barangays in Silang by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Batas accounted for approximately 1.23% of the total population of Silang, which stood at 313,145 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 3,737 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 3,840 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.8%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Batas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Silang is a municipality comprising 64 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Batas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cavite, which contains 829 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Batas ranks 304th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cavite 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 Silang 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 Batas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,279
—
—
2020 CPH
3,737
+458
+14.0%
2024 POPCEN
3,840
+103
+2.8%
2015–2020: +14.0% total (+2.65%/yr).2020–2024: +2.8% total (+0.68%/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 Silang
32ndof 64
Among the upper half of Silang by population.
Share of Silang
1.2%
of the municipality's total 313,145 residents.
Rank in Cavite
304thof 829
Province-wide percentile: 63.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Silang (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 Batas
Where is Barangay Batas located?▾
Barangay Batas is a barangay in the municipality of Silang, Cavite, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Batas hall?▾
Barangay Batas is located in Silang, Cavite, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Batas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Batas is Conrado Loyola Cortez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Batas?▾
You can contact Barangay Batas via phone at 09561841634.
What municipality is Barangay Batas part of?▾
Barangay Batas is one of 64 barangays in the municipality of Silang, Cavite, Philippines.
Is Barangay Batas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Batas 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 Silang?▾
Silang 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 Batas.
Has the population of Barangay Batas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Batas went from 3,737 residents to 3,840 — a change of +2.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Batas in?▾
Barangay Batas is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Cavite, and is one of 64 barangays administered by Silang.
How many barangays are in Silang?▾
Silang has 64 barangays, including Barangay Batas. You can browse the full list on our Silang page.
How many residents does Barangay Batas have?▾
Barangay Batas had a population of 3,840 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Batas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Silang is 4118. 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 Batas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Batas 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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