Barangay Cabacnitan is a local government unit in Bilar, Bohol, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 741 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Francisco Adlaon Loy-a Jr(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cabacnitan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Cabacnitan
Barangay Cabacnitan is a small barangay in the municipality of Bilar, located in the province of Bohol, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cabacnitan had a population of 741. This made it the 13th largest of 19 barangays in Bilar by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cabacnitan accounted for approximately 3.93% of the total population of Bilar, which stood at 18,877 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cabacnitan moved from 733 residents to 741, an intercensal change of +1.1%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Cabacnitan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bilar is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cabacnitan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bohol, which contains 1,109 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cabacnitan ranks 731st by 2024 POPCEN population. Bohol 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 Cabacnitan 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 Bilar 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 Cabacnitan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
775
—
—
2020 CPH
733
-42
-5.4%
2024 POPCEN
741
+8
+1.1%
2015–2020: -5.4% total (-1.11%/yr).2020–2024: +1.1% total (+0.27%/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 Bilar
13thof 19
Among the lower half of Bilar by population.
Share of Bilar
3.9%
of the municipality's total 18,877 residents.
Rank in Bohol
731stof 1,109
Province-wide percentile: 34.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Bilar (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 Cabacnitan
Where is Barangay Cabacnitan located?▾
Barangay Cabacnitan is a barangay in the municipality of Bilar, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cabacnitan hall?▾
Barangay Cabacnitan is located in Bilar, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabacnitan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabacnitan is Francisco Adlaon Loy-a Jr (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cabacnitan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cabacnitan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bilar LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cabacnitan part of?▾
Barangay Cabacnitan is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Bilar, Bohol, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cabacnitan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cabacnitan 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 Bilar?▾
Bilar 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 Cabacnitan.
Has the population of Barangay Cabacnitan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cabacnitan went from 733 residents to 741 — a change of +1.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cabacnitan in?▾
Barangay Cabacnitan is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Bohol, and is one of 19 barangays administered by Bilar.
How many barangays are in Bilar?▾
Bilar has 19 barangays, including Barangay Cabacnitan. You can browse the full list on our Bilar page.
How many residents does Barangay Cabacnitan have?▾
Barangay Cabacnitan had a population of 741 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cabacnitan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bilar is 6317. 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 Cabacnitan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cabacnitan was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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