Barangay Matubinao is a barangay in Cataingan, Masbate, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Cataingan. It had a population of 903 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Leonidas Ygot Duaman(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Matubinao · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Matubinao
Barangay Matubinao is a small barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, located in the province of Masbate, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Matubinao had a population of 903. This made it the 25th largest of 36 barangays in Cataingan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Matubinao accounted for approximately 1.76% of the total population of Cataingan, which stood at 51,165 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Matubinao changed from 953 to 903, a shift of -5.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Cataingan. Barangay Matubinao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cataingan is a municipality comprising 36 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Matubinao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Masbate, which contains 550 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Matubinao ranks 397th by 2024 POPCEN population. Masbate 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 Matubinao 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 Cataingan 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 Matubinao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,059
—
—
2020 CPH
953
-106
-10.0%
2024 POPCEN
903
-50
-5.2%
2015–2020: -10.0% total (-2.09%/yr).2020–2024: -5.2% total (-1.34%/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 Cataingan
25thof 36
Among the lower half of Cataingan by population.
Share of Cataingan
1.8%
of the municipality's total 51,165 residents.
Rank in Masbate
397thof 550
Province-wide percentile: 28.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Cataingan (municipality) class
2nd
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 Matubinao
Where is Barangay Matubinao located?▾
Barangay Matubinao is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Matubinao hall?▾
Barangay Matubinao is located in Cataingan, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Matubinao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Matubinao is Leonidas Ygot Duaman (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Matubinao?▾
You can contact Barangay Matubinao via phone at 09850907663.
What municipality is Barangay Matubinao part of?▾
Barangay Matubinao is one of 36 barangays in the municipality of Cataingan, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Matubinao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Matubinao 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 Cataingan?▾
Cataingan is classified as a 2nd 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 Matubinao.
Has the population of Barangay Matubinao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Matubinao went from 953 residents to 903 — a change of -5.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Matubinao in?▾
Barangay Matubinao is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Masbate, and is one of 36 barangays administered by Cataingan.
How many barangays are in Cataingan?▾
Cataingan has 36 barangays, including Barangay Matubinao. You can browse the full list on our Cataingan page.
How many residents does Barangay Matubinao have?▾
Barangay Matubinao had a population of 903 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Matubinao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cataingan is 5405. 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 Matubinao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Matubinao 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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