Situated in the municipality of Cawayan, Masbate, Barangay Divisoria is one of the administrative divisions of Bicol Region. It had a population of 3,868 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Divisoria · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Divisoria
Barangay Divisoria is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, 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 Divisoria had a population of 3,868. This made it the 3rd largest of 37 barangays in Cawayan by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Divisoria accounted for approximately 5.65% of the total population of Cawayan, which stood at 68,510 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 Divisoria changed from 3,816 to 3,868, a shift of +1.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Cawayan. Barangay Divisoria is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cawayan is a municipality comprising 37 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Divisoria, 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 Divisoria ranks 27th 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.
Barangay Divisoria 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Divisoria is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Divisoria from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,613
—
—
2020 CPH
3,816
+203
+5.6%
2024 POPCEN
3,868
+52
+1.4%
2015–2020: +5.6% total (+1.10%/yr).2020–2024: +1.4% total (+0.34%/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 Cawayan
3rdof 37
Among the top 10% of Cawayan by population.
Share of Cawayan
5.6%
of the municipality's total 68,510 residents.
Rank in Masbate
27thof 550
Province-wide percentile: 95.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Cawayan (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 Divisoria
Where is Barangay Divisoria located?▾
Barangay Divisoria is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Divisoria hall?▾
Barangay Divisoria is located in Cawayan, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Divisoria?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Divisoria is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Divisoria?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Divisoria is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Cawayan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Divisoria part of?▾
Barangay Divisoria is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Cawayan, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Divisoria urban or rural?▾
Barangay Divisoria 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 Cawayan?▾
Cawayan 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 Divisoria.
Has the population of Barangay Divisoria been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Divisoria went from 3,816 residents to 3,868 — a change of +1.4% 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 Divisoria in?▾
Barangay Divisoria 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 37 barangays administered by Cawayan.
How many barangays are in Cawayan?▾
Cawayan has 37 barangays, including Barangay Divisoria. You can browse the full list on our Cawayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Divisoria have?▾
Barangay Divisoria had a population of 3,868 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Divisoria?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cawayan is 5409. 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 Divisoria, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Divisoria 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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