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Punong Barangay
Imelda Clores Abetria(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Badling · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Badling
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Badling is one of the administrative divisions of Uson in Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Badling had a population of 782. This made it the 35th largest of 35 barangays in Uson by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Badling accounted for approximately 1.39% of the total population of Uson, which stood at 56,410 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Badling moved from 798 residents to 782, an intercensal change of -2.0%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Badling is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Uson is a municipality comprising 35 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Badling, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Masbate, which contains 550 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Badling ranks 447th by 2024 POPCEN population. Masbate 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 Uson 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 Badling from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
856
—
—
2020 CPH
798
-58
-6.8%
2024 POPCEN
782
-16
-2.0%
2015–2020: -6.8% total (-1.39%/yr).2020–2024: -2.0% total (-0.51%/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 Uson
35thof 35
Among the smaller barangays of Uson by population.
Share of Uson
1.4%
of the municipality's total 56,410 residents.
Rank in Masbate
447thof 550
Province-wide percentile: 19.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Uson (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 Badling
Where is Barangay Badling located?▾
Barangay Badling is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Badling hall?▾
Barangay Badling is located in Uson, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Badling?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Badling is Imelda Clores Abetria (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Badling?▾
You can contact Barangay Badling via phone at 09659438430.
What municipality is Barangay Badling part of?▾
Barangay Badling is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Uson, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Badling urban or rural?▾
Barangay Badling 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 Uson?▾
Uson 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 Badling.
Has the population of Barangay Badling been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Badling went from 798 residents to 782 — a change of -2.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Badling in?▾
Barangay Badling is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Masbate, and is one of 35 barangays administered by Uson.
How many barangays are in Uson?▾
Uson has 35 barangays, including Barangay Badling. You can browse the full list on our Uson page.
How many residents does Barangay Badling have?▾
Barangay Badling had a population of 782 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Badling?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Uson is 5402. 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 Badling, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Badling 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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