Situated in the municipality of Basay, Negros Oriental, Barangay Cabatuanan is one of the administrative divisions of Negros Island Region. It had a population of 1,102 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Cabatuanan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Cabatuanan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Cabatuanan is one of the administrative divisions of Basay in Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cabatuanan had a population of 1,102. This made it the 9th largest of 10 barangays in Basay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cabatuanan accounted for approximately 3.67% of the total population of Basay, which stood at 30,018 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 967 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,102 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +14.0%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Cabatuanan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Basay is a municipality comprising 10 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cabatuanan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cabatuanan ranks 434th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Oriental 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Cabatuanan is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Cabatuanan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
831
—
—
2020 CPH
967
+136
+16.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,102
+135
+14.0%
2015–2020: +16.4% total (+3.08%/yr).2020–2024: +14.0% total (+3.32%/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 Basay
9thof 10
Among the smaller barangays of Basay by population.
Share of Basay
3.7%
of the municipality's total 30,018 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
434thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 22.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Basay (municipality) class
4th
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 Cabatuanan
Where is Barangay Cabatuanan located?▾
Barangay Cabatuanan is a barangay in the municipality of Basay, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cabatuanan hall?▾
Barangay Cabatuanan is located in Basay, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabatuanan?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Cabatuanan 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 Cabatuanan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cabatuanan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Basay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cabatuanan part of?▾
Barangay Cabatuanan is one of 10 barangays in the municipality of Basay, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cabatuanan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cabatuanan 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 Basay?▾
Basay is classified as a 4th 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 Cabatuanan.
Has the population of Barangay Cabatuanan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cabatuanan went from 967 residents to 1,102 — a change of +14.0% 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 Cabatuanan in?▾
Barangay Cabatuanan is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 10 barangays administered by Basay.
How many barangays are in Basay?▾
Basay has 10 barangays, including Barangay Cabatuanan. You can browse the full list on our Basay page.
How many residents does Barangay Cabatuanan have?▾
Barangay Cabatuanan had a population of 1,102 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cabatuanan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Basay is 6222. 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 Cabatuanan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cabatuanan 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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