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Punong Barangay
Wenie Almaquer Periodico(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balud II · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Balud II
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Balud II is one of the administrative divisions of Zarraga in Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balud II had a population of 879. This made it the 15th largest of 24 barangays in Zarraga by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balud II accounted for approximately 3.16% of the total population of Zarraga, which stood at 27,852 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Balud II moved from 908 residents to 879, an intercensal change of -3.2%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Balud II is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Zarraga is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balud II, 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 Balud II ranks 1021st 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.
Barangay Balud II 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 Zarraga 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 Balud II from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
857
—
—
2020 CPH
908
+51
+6.0%
2024 POPCEN
879
-29
-3.2%
2015–2020: +6.0% total (+1.16%/yr).2020–2024: -3.2% total (-0.81%/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 Zarraga
15thof 24
Among the lower half of Zarraga by population.
Share of Zarraga
3.2%
of the municipality's total 27,852 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1021stof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 46.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Zarraga (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 Balud II
Where is Barangay Balud II located?▾
Barangay Balud II is a barangay in the municipality of Zarraga, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balud II hall?▾
Barangay Balud II is located in Zarraga, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balud II?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balud II is Wenie Almaquer Periodico (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balud II?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Balud II is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Zarraga LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Balud II part of?▾
Barangay Balud II is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Zarraga, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balud II urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balud II 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 Zarraga?▾
Zarraga 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 Balud II.
Has the population of Barangay Balud II been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balud II went from 908 residents to 879 — a change of -3.2% 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 Balud II in?▾
Barangay Balud II 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 24 barangays administered by Zarraga.
How many barangays are in Zarraga?▾
Zarraga has 24 barangays, including Barangay Balud II. You can browse the full list on our Zarraga page.
How many residents does Barangay Balud II have?▾
Barangay Balud II had a population of 879 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balud II?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Zarraga is 5004. 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 Balud II, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balud II 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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