OverviewÂ
Barangay Pajo, positioned in the southeastern portion of Zarraga, Iloilo, encompasses a flat and agricultural expanse spanning 3.65 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 a total population of 1,588 residents with 385 households and 488 families.
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It is bordered on the North by Barangay Tuburan, on the South by the brink of Janipa-an Creek that Naturally separates Zarraga from the Municipality of Leganes, on the East by Barangay Libongcogon, and on the West by Barangay Malunang.
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Strategically, it holds a highly strategic position in the Municipality, primarily because of proximity to major regional marine pathways, 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 2.0 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 15 kilometers away, residents take commuter jeepneys and transit buses passing along the nearby national highway corridor to ensure an efficient commute.
Location Map
Barangay Pajo
Population Pyramid
Barangay Pajo
Population Profile
