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Barangay Obo-ob · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Obo-ob
Barangay Obo-ob forms part of Bantayan, a municipality in Cebu, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Obo-ob had a population of 2,351. This made it the 21st largest of 25 barangays in Bantayan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Obo-ob accounted for approximately 2.69% of the total population of Bantayan, which stood at 87,394 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,353 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,351 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.1%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Obo-ob is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bantayan is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Obo-ob, 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 Obo-ob ranks 594th 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 Bantayan 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 Obo-ob from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,086
—
—
2020 CPH
2,353
+267
+12.8%
2024 POPCEN
2,351
-2
-0.1%
2015–2020: +12.8% total (+2.44%/yr).2020–2024: -0.1% total (-0.02%/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 Bantayan
21stof 25
Among the smaller barangays of Bantayan by population.
Share of Bantayan
2.7%
of the municipality's total 87,394 residents.
Rank in Cebu
594thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 51.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Bantayan (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 Obo-ob
Where is Barangay Obo-ob located?▾
Barangay Obo-ob is a barangay in the municipality of Bantayan, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Obo-ob hall?▾
Barangay Obo-ob is located in Bantayan, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Obo-ob?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Obo-ob is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Obo-ob?▾
You can contact Barangay Obo-ob via phone at 09460069566.
What municipality is Barangay Obo-ob part of?▾
Barangay Obo-ob is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Bantayan, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Obo-ob urban or rural?▾
Barangay Obo-ob 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 Bantayan?▾
Bantayan 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 Obo-ob.
Has the population of Barangay Obo-ob been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Obo-ob went from 2,353 residents to 2,351 — a change of -0.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Obo-ob in?▾
Barangay Obo-ob 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 25 barangays administered by Bantayan.
How many barangays are in Bantayan?▾
Bantayan has 25 barangays, including Barangay Obo-ob. You can browse the full list on our Bantayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Obo-ob have?▾
Barangay Obo-ob had a population of 2,351 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Obo-ob?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bantayan is 6052. 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 Obo-ob, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Obo-ob was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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