Central Luzon

Barangays in Zambales Province

Zambales is a province in Central Luzon with 14 cities and municipalities and 247 barangays.

Population & Statistics

2024 POPCEN

Total Population (2024): 681,225

Income classification: 2nd

Barangay Insights for Zambales

The most populous barangay in Zambales is Brgy. Santa Rita with 47,142 residents, while the smallest with a reliable count is Brgy. Banuanbayo (Pob.) (355). Of the 247 barangays with a classification on record, 21% are urban and 79% rural. Elected-officials records are documented for 100% of the 247 barangays here.

Barangays: 247
Avg. population: 3,830
Median population: 2,152
Officials documented: 100%
Urban: 21%

Most populous

Brgy. Santa Rita

47,142 residents

Smallest (reliable count)

Brgy. Banuanbayo (Pob.)

355 residents

Fastest growing (2020 to 2024)

Brgy. Nacolcol

+127.5%

Aggregated from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology.

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Most Populous Barangays in Zambales

The largest barangays in Zambales by population, from the latest Philippine Statistics Authority census.

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1.Brgy. Santa Rita— 47,142
2.Brgy. New Cabalan— 33,782
3.Brgy. Gordon Heights— 31,190
4.Brgy. Old Cabalan— 24,705
5.Brgy. Barretto— 22,252
6.Brgy. East Bajac-bajac— 19,559
7.Brgy. Cawag— 17,100
8.Brgy. Calapacuan— 16,296
9.Brgy. Mangan-Vaca— 15,642
10.Brgy. Kalaklan— 14,886

Cities & Municipalities in Zambales

14 barangays · Capital

Frequently Asked Questions about Zambales

How many barangays are in Zambales?▾

Zambales has 247 barangays across 14 cities and municipalities in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.

What is the most populous barangay in Zambales?▾

The most populous barangay in Zambales is Brgy. Santa Rita with 47,142 residents, based on the latest census published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

What is the population of Zambales?▾

Zambales had a population of 681,225 according to 2024 POPCEN.

What is the income classification of Zambales?▾

Zambales is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, based on its average annual regular income.

When was this page last updated?▾

The information on this page for Zambales was last updated on 2026-06-30. Barangay counts, population figures, and classifications can change over time; always verify with the local government unit before relying on this information for official transactions.