Region VI

Barangays in Western Visayas

Western Visayas has 5 provinces, 101 cities & municipalities, and 3,389 barangays.

Population & Statistics

From the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN)

Total Population (2024): 4,861,911
Population (2020): 7,954,723
Population (2015): 7,536,383
Growth (2020 → 2024): -38.9%

Barangay Insights for Western Visayas

The most populous barangay in Western Visayas is Brgy. Manoc-Manoc with 22,207 residents, while the smallest with a reliable count is Brgy. Buenaflor Embarkadero (Pob.) (81). Of the 3,389 barangays with a classification on record, 9% are urban and 91% rural. Elected-officials records are documented for 99% of the 3,389 barangays here.

Barangays: 3,389
Avg. population: 1,435
Median population: 1,056
Officials documented: 99%
Urban: 9%

Most populous

Brgy. Manoc-Manoc

22,207 residents

Smallest (reliable count)

Brgy. Buenaflor Embarkadero (Pob.)

81 residents

Fastest growing (2020 to 2024)

Brgy. Hamod

+143.9%

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 Western Visayas

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

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1.Brgy. Manoc-Manoc— 22,207
2.Brgy. Semirara— 15,954
3.Brgy. Andagaw— 15,906
4.Brgy. Calumpang— 15,568
5.Brgy. Balabag— 15,189
6.Brgy. San Isidro— 12,603
7.Brgy. Poblacion— 12,276
8.Brgy. Jibao-an— 11,881
9.Brgy. Buswang New— 11,840
10.Brgy. Lawa-an— 11,541

Major Cities in Western Visayas

Top 8 cities by barangay count.

Provinces in Western Visayas

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Visayas

How many barangays are in Western Visayas?▾

Western Visayas has 3,389 barangays across 5 provinces and 101 cities and municipalities in the Philippines.

What is the most populous barangay in Western Visayas?▾

The most populous barangay in Western Visayas is Brgy. Manoc-Manoc with 22,207 residents, based on the latest census published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

What is the population of Western Visayas?▾

Western Visayas had a population of 4,861,911 according to 2024 POPCEN.

When was this page last updated?▾

The information on this page for Western Visayas was last updated on 2026-06-29. Barangay counts and population figures can change over time; always verify with the local government unit before relying on this information for official transactions.