Situated in the municipality of Alcoy, Cebu, Barangay Guiwang is one of the administrative divisions of Central Visayas. It had a population of 1,448 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Alcoy. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Michael Dave Andreanne Antig Amaba(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Guiwang · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Guiwang
Barangay Guiwang forms part of Alcoy, a municipality in Cebu, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Guiwang had a population of 1,448. This made it the 7th largest of 8 barangays in Alcoy by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guiwang accounted for approximately 7.54% of the total population of Alcoy, which stood at 19,207 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Guiwang changed from 1,827 to 1,448, a shift of -20.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Alcoy. Barangay Guiwang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Alcoy is a municipality comprising 8 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Guiwang, 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 Guiwang ranks 832nd 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Guiwang is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.
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 Alcoy 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 Guiwang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,564
—
—
2020 CPH
1,827
+263
+16.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,448
-379
-20.7%
2015–2020: +16.8% total (+3.16%/yr).2020–2024: -20.7% total (-5.65%/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 Alcoy
7thof 8
Among the lower half of Alcoy by population.
Share of Alcoy
7.5%
of the municipality's total 19,207 residents.
Rank in Cebu
832ndof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 31.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Alcoy (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 Guiwang
Where is Barangay Guiwang located?▾
Barangay Guiwang is a barangay in the municipality of Alcoy, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Guiwang hall?▾
Barangay Guiwang is located in Alcoy, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Guiwang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Guiwang is Michael Dave Andreanne Antig Amaba (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Guiwang?▾
You can contact Barangay Guiwang via phone at 4133762.
What municipality is Barangay Guiwang part of?▾
Barangay Guiwang is one of 8 barangays in the municipality of Alcoy, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Guiwang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Guiwang 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 Alcoy?▾
Alcoy 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 Guiwang.
Has the population of Barangay Guiwang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Guiwang went from 1,827 residents to 1,448 — a change of -20.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Guiwang in?▾
Barangay Guiwang 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 8 barangays administered by Alcoy.
How many barangays are in Alcoy?▾
Alcoy has 8 barangays, including Barangay Guiwang. You can browse the full list on our Alcoy page.
How many residents does Barangay Guiwang have?▾
Barangay Guiwang had a population of 1,448 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Guiwang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Alcoy is 6023. 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 Guiwang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Guiwang 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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