Located in Tangalan, Aklan, Barangay Panayakan is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Tangalan. It had a population of 3,123 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Monica Aguelo Espanola(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Panayakan · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Panayakan
Barangay Panayakan is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Tangalan, located in the province of Aklan, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Panayakan had a population of 3,123. This made it the 1st largest of 15 barangays in Tangalan by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Panayakan accounted for approximately 13.01% of the total population of Tangalan, which stood at 24,004 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 3,119 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 3,123 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.1%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Panayakan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tangalan is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Panayakan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Aklan, which contains 327 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Panayakan ranks 47th by 2024 POPCEN population. Aklan is classified as a 2nd 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 Tangalan 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 Panayakan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,116
—
—
2020 CPH
3,119
+3
+0.1%
2024 POPCEN
3,123
+4
+0.1%
2015–2020: +0.1% total (+0.02%/yr).2020–2024: +0.1% total (+0.03%/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 Tangalan
1stof 15
Among the top 10% of Tangalan by population.
Share of Tangalan
13.0%
of the municipality's total 24,004 residents.
Rank in Aklan
47thof 327
Province-wide percentile: 86.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tangalan (municipality) class
5th
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 Panayakan
Where is Barangay Panayakan located?▾
Barangay Panayakan is a barangay in the municipality of Tangalan, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Panayakan hall?▾
Barangay Panayakan is located in Tangalan, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Panayakan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Panayakan is Monica Aguelo Espanola (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Panayakan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Panayakan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tangalan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Panayakan part of?▾
Barangay Panayakan is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Tangalan, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Panayakan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Panayakan 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 Tangalan?▾
Tangalan is classified as a 5th 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 Panayakan.
Has the population of Barangay Panayakan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Panayakan went from 3,119 residents to 3,123 — a change of +0.1% 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 Panayakan in?▾
Barangay Panayakan is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Aklan, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Tangalan.
How many barangays are in Tangalan?▾
Tangalan has 15 barangays, including Barangay Panayakan. You can browse the full list on our Tangalan page.
How many residents does Barangay Panayakan have?▾
Barangay Panayakan had a population of 3,123 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Panayakan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tangalan is 5612. 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 Panayakan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Panayakan 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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