Located in Aroroy, Masbate, Barangay Tinigban is one of 41 barangays in the municipality of Aroroy. It had a population of 2,458 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Lucy Laurio Royo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tinigban · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Tinigban
Barangay Tinigban forms part of Aroroy, a municipality in Masbate, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tinigban had a population of 2,458. This made it the 14th largest of 41 barangays in Aroroy by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tinigban accounted for approximately 2.76% of the total population of Aroroy, which stood at 89,154 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Tinigban moved from 2,674 residents to 2,458, an intercensal change of -8.1%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Tinigban is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Aroroy is a municipality comprising 41 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tinigban, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Masbate, which contains 550 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tinigban ranks 98th by 2024 POPCEN population. Masbate 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 Tinigban 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 Aroroy 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 Tinigban from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,705
—
—
2020 CPH
2,674
-31
-1.1%
2024 POPCEN
2,458
-216
-8.1%
2015–2020: -1.1% total (-0.23%/yr).2020–2024: -8.1% total (-2.08%/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 Aroroy
14thof 41
Among the upper half of Aroroy by population.
Share of Aroroy
2.8%
of the municipality's total 89,154 residents.
Rank in Masbate
98thof 550
Province-wide percentile: 82.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Aroroy (municipality) class
1st
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 Tinigban
Where is Barangay Tinigban located?▾
Barangay Tinigban is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tinigban hall?▾
Barangay Tinigban is located in Aroroy, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tinigban?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tinigban is Lucy Laurio Royo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tinigban?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tinigban is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Aroroy LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Tinigban part of?▾
Barangay Tinigban is one of 41 barangays in the municipality of Aroroy, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tinigban urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tinigban 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 Aroroy?▾
Aroroy is classified as a 1st 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 Tinigban.
Has the population of Barangay Tinigban been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tinigban went from 2,674 residents to 2,458 — a change of -8.1% 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 Tinigban in?▾
Barangay Tinigban is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Masbate, and is one of 41 barangays administered by Aroroy.
How many barangays are in Aroroy?▾
Aroroy has 41 barangays, including Barangay Tinigban. You can browse the full list on our Aroroy page.
How many residents does Barangay Tinigban have?▾
Barangay Tinigban had a population of 2,458 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tinigban?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Aroroy is 5414. 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 Tinigban, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tinigban 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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