Located in City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Barangay Makabaclay is one of 23 barangays in the City of Gapan. It had a population of 2,901 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Benigno Ligon Velayo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Makabaclay · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Makabaclay
Situated in City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Barangay Makabaclay is one of 23 barangays that make up the city within Central Luzon.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Makabaclay had a population of 2,901. This made it the 15th largest of 23 barangays in City of Gapan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Makabaclay accounted for approximately 2.24% of the total population of City of Gapan, which stood at 129,610 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Makabaclay moved from 2,845 residents to 2,901, an intercensal change of +2.0%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Makabaclay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Gapan is a city comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Makabaclay, 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 Makabaclay ranks 282nd 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.
Barangay Makabaclay 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 City of Gapan 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 Makabaclay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,480
—
—
2020 CPH
2,845
+365
+14.7%
2024 POPCEN
2,901
+56
+2.0%
2015–2020: +14.7% total (+2.78%/yr).2020–2024: +2.0% total (+0.49%/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 Gapan
15thof 23
Among the lower half of City of Gapan by population.
Share of City of Gapan
2.2%
of the city's total 129,610 residents.
Rank in Nueva Ecija
282ndof 849
Province-wide percentile: 67.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of Gapan (city) class
4th
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 Makabaclay
Where is Barangay Makabaclay located?▾
Barangay Makabaclay is a barangay in the City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Makabaclay hall?▾
Barangay Makabaclay is located in City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Makabaclay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Makabaclay is Benigno Ligon Velayo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Makabaclay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Makabaclay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Gapan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Makabaclay part of?▾
Barangay Makabaclay is one of 23 barangays in the City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.
Is Barangay Makabaclay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Makabaclay 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 Gapan?▾
City of Gapan is classified as a 4th 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 Makabaclay.
Has the population of Barangay Makabaclay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Makabaclay went from 2,845 residents to 2,901 — a change of +2.0% 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 Makabaclay in?▾
Barangay Makabaclay 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 23 barangays administered by City of Gapan.
How many barangays are in City of Gapan?▾
City of Gapan has 23 barangays, including Barangay Makabaclay. You can browse the full list on our City of Gapan page.
How many residents does Barangay Makabaclay have?▾
Barangay Makabaclay had a population of 2,901 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Makabaclay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Gapan is 3105. 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 Makabaclay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Makabaclay was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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