Barangay Cawayanan is a barangay in Boston, Davao Oriental, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Boston. It had a population of 911 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
Dante Colas Malakingbato(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cawayanan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Cawayanan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Cawayanan is one of the administrative divisions of Boston in Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cawayanan had a population of 911. This made it the 8th largest of 8 barangays in Boston by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cawayanan accounted for approximately 6.04% of the total population of Boston, which stood at 15,074 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cawayanan moved from 733 residents to 911, an intercensal change of +24.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Cawayanan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Boston is a municipality comprising 8 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cawayanan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Oriental, which contains 183 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cawayanan ranks 166th by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Cawayanan is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Boston 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 Cawayanan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
915
—
—
2020 CPH
733
-182
-19.9%
2024 POPCEN
911
+178
+24.3%
2015–2020: -19.9% total (-4.34%/yr).2020–2024: +24.3% total (+5.59%/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 Boston
8thof 8
Among the smaller barangays of Boston by population.
Share of Boston
6.0%
of the municipality's total 15,074 residents.
Rank in Davao Oriental
166thof 183
Province-wide percentile: 10.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Boston (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 Cawayanan
Where is Barangay Cawayanan located?▾
Barangay Cawayanan is a barangay in the municipality of Boston, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cawayanan hall?▾
Barangay Cawayanan is located in Boston, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cawayanan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cawayanan is Dante Colas Malakingbato (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cawayanan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cawayanan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Boston LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cawayanan part of?▾
Barangay Cawayanan is one of 8 barangays in the municipality of Boston, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cawayanan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cawayanan 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 Boston?▾
Boston 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 Cawayanan.
Has the population of Barangay Cawayanan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cawayanan went from 733 residents to 911 — a change of +24.3% 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 Cawayanan in?▾
Barangay Cawayanan is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Oriental, and is one of 8 barangays administered by Boston.
How many barangays are in Boston?▾
Boston has 8 barangays, including Barangay Cawayanan. You can browse the full list on our Boston page.
How many residents does Barangay Cawayanan have?▾
Barangay Cawayanan had a population of 911 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cawayanan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Boston is 8206. 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 Cawayanan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cawayanan 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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