Barangay Balloscas is a local government unit in Tobias Fornier, Antique, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 505 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balloscas · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Balloscas
Barangay Balloscas is a small barangay in the municipality of Tobias Fornier, located in the province of Antique, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balloscas had a population of 505. This made it the 31st largest of 50 barangays in Tobias Fornier by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balloscas accounted for approximately 1.47% 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 506 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 505 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.2%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Balloscas 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 Balloscas, 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 Balloscas ranks 443rd 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 Balloscas 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Balloscas is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Balloscas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
523
—
—
2020 CPH
506
-17
-3.3%
2024 POPCEN
505
-1
-0.2%
2015–2020: -3.3% total (-0.66%/yr).2020–2024: -0.2% total (-0.05%/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
31stof 50
Among the lower half of Tobias Fornier by population.
Share of Tobias Fornier
1.5%
of the municipality's total 34,411 residents.
Rank in Antique
443rdof 590
Province-wide percentile: 25.
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 Balloscas
Where is Barangay Balloscas located?▾
Barangay Balloscas is a barangay in the municipality of Tobias Fornier, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balloscas hall?▾
Barangay Balloscas 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 Balloscas?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Balloscas is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balloscas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Balloscas is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tobias Fornier LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Balloscas part of?▾
Barangay Balloscas is one of 50 barangays in the municipality of Tobias Fornier, Antique, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balloscas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balloscas 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 Balloscas.
Has the population of Barangay Balloscas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balloscas went from 506 residents to 505 — a change of -0.2% 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 Balloscas in?▾
Barangay Balloscas 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 Balloscas. You can browse the full list on our Tobias Fornier page.
How many residents does Barangay Balloscas have?▾
Barangay Balloscas had a population of 505 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balloscas?▾
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 Balloscas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balloscas 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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