Barangay Magsaysay South is a barangay in City of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, under the jurisdiction of the City of Cabanatuan. It had a population of 2,585 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jacquilline Ellen Elano Castillo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Magsaysay South · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Magsaysay South
Situated in City of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Barangay Magsaysay South is one of 89 barangays that make up the city within Central Luzon.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Magsaysay South had a population of 2,585. This made it the 51st largest of 89 barangays in City of Cabanatuan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Magsaysay South accounted for approximately 0.75% of the total population of City of Cabanatuan, which stood at 343,672 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Magsaysay South moved from 2,419 residents to 2,585, an intercensal change of +6.9%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Magsaysay South is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Cabanatuan is a city comprising 89 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Magsaysay South, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Nueva Ecija, which contains 849 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Magsaysay South ranks 337th by 2024 POPCEN population. Nueva Ecija is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 City of Cabanatuan 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 Magsaysay South from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,800
—
—
2020 CPH
2,419
-381
-13.6%
2024 POPCEN
2,585
+166
+6.9%
2015–2020: -13.6% total (-2.88%/yr).2020–2024: +6.9% total (+1.67%/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 City of Cabanatuan
51stof 89
Among the lower half of City of Cabanatuan by population.
Share of City of Cabanatuan
0.75%
of the city's total 343,672 residents.
Rank in Nueva Ecija
337thof 849
Province-wide percentile: 60.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Cabanatuan (city) class
1st
Parent city 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 Magsaysay South
Where is Barangay Magsaysay South located?▾
Barangay Magsaysay South is a barangay in the City of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Magsaysay South hall?▾
Barangay Magsaysay South is located in City of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Magsaysay South?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Magsaysay South is Jacquilline Ellen Elano Castillo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Magsaysay South?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Magsaysay South is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Cabanatuan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Magsaysay South part of?▾
Barangay Magsaysay South is one of 89 barangays in the City of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.
Is Barangay Magsaysay South urban or rural?▾
Barangay Magsaysay South 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 City of Cabanatuan?▾
City of Cabanatuan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Magsaysay South.
Has the population of Barangay Magsaysay South been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Magsaysay South went from 2,419 residents to 2,585 — a change of +6.9% 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 Magsaysay South in?▾
Barangay Magsaysay South is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Nueva Ecija, and is one of 89 barangays administered by City of Cabanatuan.
How many barangays are in City of Cabanatuan?▾
City of Cabanatuan has 89 barangays, including Barangay Magsaysay South. You can browse the full list on our City of Cabanatuan page.
How many residents does Barangay Magsaysay South have?▾
Barangay Magsaysay South had a population of 2,585 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Magsaysay South?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Cabanatuan is 3100. 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 Magsaysay South, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Magsaysay South 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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