Barangay Baluga is a local government unit in Talavera, Nueva Ecija, in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,756 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 Talavera. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Erwin Nunez Quiroz(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Baluga · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Baluga
Situated in Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Barangay Baluga is one of 53 barangays that make up the municipality within Central Luzon.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Baluga had a population of 2,756. This made it the 18th largest of 53 barangays in Talavera by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Baluga accounted for approximately 2.01% of the total population of Talavera, which stood at 137,444 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,740 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,756 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.6%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Baluga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Talavera is a municipality comprising 53 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Baluga, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Nueva Ecija, which contains 849 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Baluga ranks 307th by 2024 POPCEN population. Nueva Ecija is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Baluga 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 Talavera 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 Baluga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,489
—
—
2020 CPH
2,740
+251
+10.1%
2024 POPCEN
2,756
+16
+0.6%
2015–2020: +10.1% total (+1.94%/yr).2020–2024: +0.6% total (+0.15%/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 Talavera
18thof 53
Among the upper half of Talavera by population.
Share of Talavera
2.0%
of the municipality's total 137,444 residents.
Rank in Nueva Ecija
307thof 849
Province-wide percentile: 64.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Talavera (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 Baluga in Talavera during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Baluga
Where is Barangay Baluga located?▾
Barangay Baluga is a barangay in the municipality of Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Baluga hall?▾
Barangay Baluga is located in Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Baluga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Baluga is Erwin Nunez Quiroz (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Baluga?▾
You can contact Barangay Baluga via phone at 09755158749.
What municipality is Barangay Baluga part of?▾
Barangay Baluga is one of 53 barangays in the municipality of Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.
Is Barangay Baluga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Baluga 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 Talavera?▾
Talavera 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 Baluga.
Has the population of Barangay Baluga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Baluga went from 2,740 residents to 2,756 — a change of +0.6% 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 Baluga in?▾
Barangay Baluga is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Nueva Ecija, and is one of 53 barangays administered by Talavera.
How many barangays are in Talavera?▾
Talavera has 53 barangays, including Barangay Baluga. You can browse the full list on our Talavera page.
How many residents does Barangay Baluga have?▾
Barangay Baluga had a population of 2,756 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Baluga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Talavera is 3114. 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 Baluga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Baluga 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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