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Punong Barangay
Arturo Gaitero Silhay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Atabay · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Atabay
Situated in Tobias Fornier, Antique, Barangay Atabay is one of 50 barangays that make up the municipality within Western Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Atabay had a population of 889. This made it the 13th largest of 50 barangays in Tobias Fornier by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Atabay accounted for approximately 2.58% of the total population of Tobias Fornier, which stood at 34,411 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 895 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 889 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.7%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Atabay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tobias Fornier is a municipality comprising 50 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Atabay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Antique, which contains 590 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Atabay ranks 265th by 2024 POPCEN population. Antique is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Atabay is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Tobias Fornier 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 Atabay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
892
—
—
2020 CPH
895
+3
+0.3%
2024 POPCEN
889
-6
-0.7%
2015–2020: +0.3% total (+0.07%/yr).2020–2024: -0.7% total (-0.17%/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 Tobias Fornier
13thof 50
Among the top quartile of Tobias Fornier by population.
Share of Tobias Fornier
2.6%
of the municipality's total 34,411 residents.
Rank in Antique
265thof 590
Province-wide percentile: 55.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tobias Fornier (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 Atabay
Where is Barangay Atabay located?▾
Barangay Atabay is a barangay in the municipality of Tobias Fornier, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Atabay hall?▾
Barangay Atabay is located in Tobias Fornier, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Atabay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Atabay is Arturo Gaitero Silhay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Atabay?▾
You can contact Barangay Atabay via phone at 09351066732.
What municipality is Barangay Atabay part of?▾
Barangay Atabay is one of 50 barangays in the municipality of Tobias Fornier, Antique, Philippines.
Is Barangay Atabay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Atabay 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 Tobias Fornier?▾
Tobias Fornier 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 Atabay.
Has the population of Barangay Atabay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Atabay went from 895 residents to 889 — a change of -0.7% 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 Atabay in?▾
Barangay Atabay is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Antique, and is one of 50 barangays administered by Tobias Fornier.
How many barangays are in Tobias Fornier?▾
Tobias Fornier has 50 barangays, including Barangay Atabay. You can browse the full list on our Tobias Fornier page.
How many residents does Barangay Atabay have?▾
Barangay Atabay had a population of 889 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Atabay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tobias Fornier is 5716. 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 Atabay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Atabay 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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