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Punong Barangay
Leonido Carbahosa Cumawas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Abaca · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Abaca
Situated in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Barangay Abaca is one of 25 barangays that make up the municipality within Negros Island Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Abaca had a population of 1,325. This made it the 21st largest of 25 barangays in Cauayan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Abaca accounted for approximately 1.19% of the total population of Cauayan, which stood at 110,899 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 Abaca changed from 1,428 to 1,325, a shift of -7.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Cauayan. Barangay Abaca is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cauayan is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Abaca, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Occidental, which contains 662 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Abaca ranks 546th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Occidental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Abaca 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 Cauayan 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 Abaca from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,450
—
—
2020 CPH
1,428
-22
-1.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,325
-103
-7.2%
2015–2020: -1.5% total (-0.31%/yr).2020–2024: -7.2% total (-1.85%/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 Cauayan
21stof 25
Among the smaller barangays of Cauayan by population.
Share of Cauayan
1.2%
of the municipality's total 110,899 residents.
Rank in Negros Occidental
546thof 662
Province-wide percentile: 18.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Cauayan (municipality) class
1st
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 Abaca
Where is Barangay Abaca located?▾
Barangay Abaca is a barangay in the municipality of Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Abaca hall?▾
Barangay Abaca is located in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Abaca?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Abaca is Leonido Carbahosa Cumawas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Abaca?▾
You can contact Barangay Abaca via phone at 09630144928.
What municipality is Barangay Abaca part of?▾
Barangay Abaca is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Abaca urban or rural?▾
Barangay Abaca 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 Cauayan?▾
Cauayan is classified as a 1st 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 Abaca.
Has the population of Barangay Abaca been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Abaca went from 1,428 residents to 1,325 — a change of -7.2% 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 Abaca in?▾
Barangay Abaca is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Occidental, and is one of 25 barangays administered by Cauayan.
How many barangays are in Cauayan?▾
Cauayan has 25 barangays, including Barangay Abaca. You can browse the full list on our Cauayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Abaca have?▾
Barangay Abaca had a population of 1,325 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Abaca?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cauayan is 6112. 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 Abaca, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Abaca 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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