Barangay Malaga is a barangay in Bindoy, Negros Oriental, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bindoy. It had a population of 1,835 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Hanley Jaculbe Baldado JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Malaga · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Malaga
Barangay Malaga is a small barangay in the municipality of Bindoy, located in the province of Negros Oriental, in the Negros Island Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Malaga had a population of 1,835. This made it the 10th largest of 22 barangays in Bindoy by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Malaga accounted for approximately 4.42% of the total population of Bindoy, which stood at 41,543 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,874 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,835 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -2.1%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Malaga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bindoy is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Malaga, 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 Malaga ranks 312th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Malaga 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 Bindoy 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 Malaga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,878
—
—
2020 CPH
1,874
-4
-0.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,835
-39
-2.1%
2015–2020: -0.2% total (-0.04%/yr).2020–2024: -2.1% total (-0.52%/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 Bindoy
10thof 22
Among the upper half of Bindoy by population.
Share of Bindoy
4.4%
of the municipality's total 41,543 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
312thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 44.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Bindoy (municipality) class
3rd
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 Malaga
Where is Barangay Malaga located?▾
Barangay Malaga is a barangay in the municipality of Bindoy, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Malaga hall?▾
Barangay Malaga is located in Bindoy, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Malaga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Malaga is Hanley Jaculbe Baldado JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Malaga?▾
You can contact Barangay Malaga via phone at 09362175487.
What municipality is Barangay Malaga part of?▾
Barangay Malaga is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Bindoy, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Malaga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Malaga 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 Bindoy?▾
Bindoy is classified as a 3rd 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 Malaga.
Has the population of Barangay Malaga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Malaga went from 1,874 residents to 1,835 — a change of -2.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Malaga in?▾
Barangay Malaga 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 22 barangays administered by Bindoy.
How many barangays are in Bindoy?▾
Bindoy has 22 barangays, including Barangay Malaga. You can browse the full list on our Bindoy page.
How many residents does Barangay Malaga have?▾
Barangay Malaga had a population of 1,835 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Malaga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bindoy is 6209. 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 Malaga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Malaga was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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