Barangay Manghinao Uno

Barangay Manghinao Uno is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Bauan, located in the province of Batangas, in the CALABARZON region of the Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Manghinao Uno had a population of 2,740. This made it the 10th largest of 40 barangays in Bauan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Manghinao Uno accounted for approximately 3.02% of the total population of Bauan, which stood at 90,819 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Manghinao Uno moving from 2,556 residents to 2,740 residents, an intercensal change of +7.2%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Manghinao Uno as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Bauan is a municipality comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Manghinao Uno, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batangas, which contains 1,078 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Manghinao Uno ranks 336th by 2020 population. Batangas 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 Manghinao Uno 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.