Situated in the municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo, Barangay Teniente Benito is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 1,080 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Romeo Tablac Tacadao(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Teniente Benito · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Teniente Benito
Barangay Teniente Benito forms part of Tubungan, a municipality in Iloilo, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Teniente Benito had a population of 1,080. This made it the 4th largest of 48 barangays in Tubungan by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Teniente Benito accounted for approximately 4.68% of the total population of Tubungan, which stood at 23,083 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Teniente Benito moved from 1,081 residents to 1,080, an intercensal change of -0.1%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Teniente Benito is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tubungan is a municipality comprising 48 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Teniente Benito, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Teniente Benito ranks 840th by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st 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 Tubungan 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 Teniente Benito from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,046
—
—
2020 CPH
1,081
+35
+3.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,080
-1
-0.1%
2015–2020: +3.3% total (+0.66%/yr).2020–2024: -0.1% total (-0.02%/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 Tubungan
4thof 48
Among the top 10% of Tubungan by population.
Share of Tubungan
4.7%
of the municipality's total 23,083 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
840thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 56.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tubungan (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 Teniente Benito
Where is Barangay Teniente Benito located?▾
Barangay Teniente Benito is a barangay in the municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Teniente Benito hall?▾
Barangay Teniente Benito is located in Tubungan, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Teniente Benito?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Teniente Benito is Romeo Tablac Tacadao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Teniente Benito?▾
You can contact Barangay Teniente Benito via phone at 09302005537.
What municipality is Barangay Teniente Benito part of?▾
Barangay Teniente Benito is one of 48 barangays in the municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Teniente Benito urban or rural?▾
Barangay Teniente Benito 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 Tubungan?▾
Tubungan 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 Teniente Benito.
Has the population of Barangay Teniente Benito been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Teniente Benito went from 1,081 residents to 1,080 — 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 Teniente Benito in?▾
Barangay Teniente Benito is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 48 barangays administered by Tubungan.
How many barangays are in Tubungan?▾
Tubungan has 48 barangays, including Barangay Teniente Benito. You can browse the full list on our Tubungan page.
How many residents does Barangay Teniente Benito have?▾
Barangay Teniente Benito had a population of 1,080 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Teniente Benito?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tubungan is 5027. 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 Teniente Benito, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Teniente Benito was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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