Barangay Polo is a barangay in Alcantara, Cebu, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Alcantara. It had a population of 4,380 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Marcelino T Libato(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Polo · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Polo
Barangay Polo is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Alcantara, located in the province of Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Polo had a population of 4,380. This made it the 1st largest of 9 barangays in Alcantara by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Polo accounted for approximately 25.04% of the total population of Alcantara, which stood at 17,490 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Polo moved from 1,783 residents to 4,380, an intercensal change of +145.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Polo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Alcantara is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Polo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Polo ranks 308th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Alcantara 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 Polo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,508
—
—
2020 CPH
1,783
+275
+18.2%
2024 POPCEN
4,380
+2,597
+145.7%
2015–2020: +18.2% total (+3.41%/yr).2020–2024: +145.7% total (+25.19%/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 Alcantara
1stof 9
Among the top 10% of Alcantara by population.
Share of Alcantara
25.0%
of the municipality's total 17,490 residents.
Rank in Cebu
308thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 74.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Alcantara (municipality) class
5th
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 Polo
Where is Barangay Polo located?▾
Barangay Polo is a barangay in the municipality of Alcantara, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Polo hall?▾
Barangay Polo is located in Alcantara, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Polo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Polo is Marcelino T Libato (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Polo?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Polo is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Alcantara LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Polo part of?▾
Barangay Polo is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Alcantara, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Polo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Polo 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 Alcantara?▾
Alcantara is classified as a 5th 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 Polo.
Has the population of Barangay Polo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Polo went from 1,783 residents to 4,380 — a change of +145.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Polo in?▾
Barangay Polo is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 9 barangays administered by Alcantara.
How many barangays are in Alcantara?▾
Alcantara has 9 barangays, including Barangay Polo. You can browse the full list on our Alcantara page.
How many residents does Barangay Polo have?▾
Barangay Polo had a population of 4,380 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Polo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Alcantara is 6033. 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 Polo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Polo 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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