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Punong Barangay
Elizabeth Garcia Ramos(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Macalaoat · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Macalaoat
Situated in Cabatuan, Isabela, Barangay Macalaoat is one of 22 barangays that make up the municipality within Cagayan Valley.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Macalaoat had a population of 1,384. This made it the 15th largest of 22 barangays in Cabatuan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Macalaoat accounted for approximately 3.44% of the total population of Cabatuan, which stood at 40,223 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,270 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,384 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +9.0%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Macalaoat is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cabatuan is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Macalaoat, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Isabela, which contains 1,055 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Macalaoat ranks 479th by 2024 POPCEN population. Isabela 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 Macalaoat 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 Cabatuan 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 Macalaoat from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,148
—
—
2020 CPH
1,270
+122
+10.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,384
+114
+9.0%
2015–2020: +10.6% total (+2.04%/yr).2020–2024: +9.0% total (+2.17%/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 Cabatuan
15thof 22
Among the lower half of Cabatuan by population.
Share of Cabatuan
3.4%
of the municipality's total 40,223 residents.
Rank in Isabela
479thof 1,055
Province-wide percentile: 55.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Cabatuan (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 Macalaoat
Where is Barangay Macalaoat located?▾
Barangay Macalaoat is a barangay in the municipality of Cabatuan, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Macalaoat hall?▾
Barangay Macalaoat is located in Cabatuan, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Macalaoat?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Macalaoat is Elizabeth Garcia Ramos (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Macalaoat?▾
You can contact Barangay Macalaoat via phone at 09155916631.
What municipality is Barangay Macalaoat part of?▾
Barangay Macalaoat is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Cabatuan, Isabela, Philippines.
Is Barangay Macalaoat urban or rural?▾
Barangay Macalaoat 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 Cabatuan?▾
Cabatuan 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 Macalaoat.
Has the population of Barangay Macalaoat been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Macalaoat went from 1,270 residents to 1,384 — a change of +9.0% 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 Macalaoat in?▾
Barangay Macalaoat is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Isabela, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Cabatuan.
How many barangays are in Cabatuan?▾
Cabatuan has 22 barangays, including Barangay Macalaoat. You can browse the full list on our Cabatuan page.
How many residents does Barangay Macalaoat have?▾
Barangay Macalaoat had a population of 1,384 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Macalaoat?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cabatuan is 3315. 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 Macalaoat, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Macalaoat 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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