Barangay Malabon is a barangay in Candelaria, Zambales, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Candelaria. It had a population of 3,227 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.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Candelaria. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Nicolas Eclevia Espinosa JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Malabon · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Malabon
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Malabon is one of the administrative divisions of Candelaria in Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Malabon had a population of 3,227. This made it the 3rd largest of 16 barangays in Candelaria by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Malabon accounted for approximately 10.03% of the total population of Candelaria, which stood at 32,182 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Malabon moved from 3,175 residents to 3,227, an intercensal change of +1.6%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Malabon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Candelaria is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Malabon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zambales, which contains 247 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Malabon ranks 82nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Zambales is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Malabon 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 Candelaria 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 Malabon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,627
—
—
2020 CPH
3,175
+548
+20.9%
2024 POPCEN
3,227
+52
+1.6%
2015–2020: +20.9% total (+3.86%/yr).2020–2024: +1.6% total (+0.41%/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 Candelaria
3rdof 16
Among the top quartile of Candelaria by population.
Share of Candelaria
10.0%
of the municipality's total 32,182 residents.
Rank in Zambales
82ndof 247
Province-wide percentile: 67.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Candelaria (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 Malabon
Where is Barangay Malabon located?▾
Barangay Malabon is a barangay in the municipality of Candelaria, Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Malabon hall?▾
Barangay Malabon is located in Candelaria, Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Malabon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Malabon is Nicolas Eclevia Espinosa JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Malabon?▾
You can contact Barangay Malabon via phone at 09159940744.
What municipality is Barangay Malabon part of?▾
Barangay Malabon is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Candelaria, Zambales, Philippines.
Is Barangay Malabon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Malabon 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 Candelaria?▾
Candelaria 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 Malabon.
Has the population of Barangay Malabon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Malabon went from 3,175 residents to 3,227 — a change of +1.6% 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 Malabon in?▾
Barangay Malabon is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Zambales, and is one of 16 barangays administered by Candelaria.
How many barangays are in Candelaria?▾
Candelaria has 16 barangays, including Barangay Malabon. You can browse the full list on our Candelaria page.
How many residents does Barangay Malabon have?▾
Barangay Malabon had a population of 3,227 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Malabon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Candelaria is 2212. 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 Malabon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Malabon was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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