Barangay Kabac

Barangay Kabac forms part of Bantayan, a municipality in Cebu, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kabac had a population of 5,487. This made it the 5th largest of 25 barangays in Bantayan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kabac accounted for approximately 6.36% of the total population of Bantayan, which stood at 86,247 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Kabac changed from 4,460 to 5,487, a shift of +23.0% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Bantayan. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Kabac as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Bantayan is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Kabac, 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 Kabac ranks 144th by 2020 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 Kabac 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.