OverviewÂ
Barangay Malunang, positioned in the southwestern section of Zarraga, Iloilo, encompasses a flat, agricultural expanse spanning 1.59 square kilometers. This geographical footprint supports a vibrant rural community characterized by a mixed settlement pattern, featuring high-cohesion residential clusters with close neighborhoods alongside more dispersed, far-away households scattered near farming areas. The recent 2025 population records show a total population of 1,506 residents with 365 households and 434 families.
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It is bordered on the North by Barangay Poblacion Ilaud and Ilaya Poblacion and on the South by the brink of Janipa-an Creek that naturally separates the Zarraga from the Municipality of Leganes, while on the East by Barangay Pajo, then on the West by Barangay Tuburan Sulbod and brink of Janipa-an Creek that separates the Zarraga from the Municipality of Santa Barbara.
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Strategically, it holds a highly strategic position in the municipality, primarily because of proximity to major regional transit highways, inland water resources, and the booming commercial hub of the municipality. It serves as an essential agricultural gateway connecting the municipal center to neighboring farming towns.
In terms of connectivity, the area benefits from reliable accessibility despite its rural setting. It sits exactly 0.5 kilometers outside the town proper (poblacion), ensuring residents rapid and easy access to central healthcare, public markets, and municipal services. Commuters rely primarily on motorized tricycles for daily transit travelling to their Barangay and vice versa. For travel going to nearby Iloilo City, located approximately 16 kilometers away, residents take commuter jeepneys and transit buses passing along the nearby national highway corridor to ensure an efficient commute.
Location Map
Barangay Malunang
Population Pyramid
Barangay Malunang
Population Profile
