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Punong Barangay
Ricardo Ribleza Fernandez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Payanas · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Payanas
Barangay Payanas is a small barangay in the municipality of Torrijos, located in the province of Marinduque, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Payanas had a population of 665. This made it the 17th largest of 25 barangays in Torrijos by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Payanas accounted for approximately 2.33% of the total population of Torrijos, which stood at 28,535 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 720 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 665 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -7.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Payanas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Torrijos is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Payanas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Marinduque, which contains 218 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Payanas ranks 140th by 2024 POPCEN population. Marinduque is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Payanas 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 Torrijos 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 Payanas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
746
—
—
2020 CPH
720
-26
-3.5%
2024 POPCEN
665
-55
-7.6%
2015–2020: -3.5% total (-0.71%/yr).2020–2024: -7.6% total (-1.97%/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 Torrijos
17thof 25
Among the lower half of Torrijos by population.
Share of Torrijos
2.3%
of the municipality's total 28,535 residents.
Rank in Marinduque
140thof 218
Province-wide percentile: 36.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Torrijos (municipality) class
3rd
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 Payanas
Where is Barangay Payanas located?▾
Barangay Payanas is a barangay in the municipality of Torrijos, Marinduque, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Payanas hall?▾
Barangay Payanas is located in Torrijos, Marinduque, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Payanas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Payanas is Ricardo Ribleza Fernandez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Payanas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Payanas is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Torrijos LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Payanas part of?▾
Barangay Payanas is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Torrijos, Marinduque, Philippines.
Is Barangay Payanas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Payanas 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 Torrijos?▾
Torrijos is classified as a 3rd 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 Payanas.
Has the population of Barangay Payanas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Payanas went from 720 residents to 665 — a change of -7.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Payanas in?▾
Barangay Payanas is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Marinduque, and is one of 25 barangays administered by Torrijos.
How many barangays are in Torrijos?▾
Torrijos has 25 barangays, including Barangay Payanas. You can browse the full list on our Torrijos page.
How many residents does Barangay Payanas have?▾
Barangay Payanas had a population of 665 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Payanas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Torrijos is 4903. 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 Payanas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Payanas was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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