Barangay Malinta is a local government unit in City of Masbate, Masbate, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 4,689 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Marc Edward Legaspi Lim(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Malinta · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Malinta
Situated in City of Masbate, Masbate, Barangay Malinta is one of 30 barangays that make up the city within Bicol Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Malinta had a population of 4,689. This made it the 8th largest of 30 barangays in City of Masbate by population, placing it in the upper half of the city. Residents of Barangay Malinta accounted for approximately 4.51% of the total population of City of Masbate, which stood at 104,011 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 4,651 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 4,689 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.8%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Malinta is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Masbate is a city comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Malinta, 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 Malinta ranks 15th 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.
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 Masbate 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 Malinta from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
4,153
—
—
2020 CPH
4,651
+498
+12.0%
2024 POPCEN
4,689
+38
+0.8%
2015–2020: +12.0% total (+2.29%/yr).2020–2024: +0.8% total (+0.20%/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 Masbate
8thof 30
Among the top quartile of City of Masbate by population.
Share of City of Masbate
4.5%
of the city's total 104,011 residents.
Rank in Masbate
15thof 550
Province-wide percentile: 97.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of Masbate (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 Malinta
Where is Barangay Malinta located?▾
Barangay Malinta is a barangay in the City of Masbate, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Malinta hall?▾
Barangay Malinta is located in City of Masbate, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Malinta?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Malinta is Marc Edward Legaspi Lim (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Malinta?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Malinta is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Masbate LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Malinta part of?▾
Barangay Malinta is one of 30 barangays in the City of Masbate, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Malinta urban or rural?▾
Barangay Malinta 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 Masbate?▾
City of Masbate 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 Malinta.
Has the population of Barangay Malinta been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Malinta went from 4,651 residents to 4,689 — a change of +0.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Malinta in?▾
Barangay Malinta 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 30 barangays administered by City of Masbate.
How many barangays are in City of Masbate?▾
City of Masbate has 30 barangays, including Barangay Malinta. You can browse the full list on our City of Masbate page.
How many residents does Barangay Malinta have?▾
Barangay Malinta had a population of 4,689 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Malinta?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Masbate is 5400. 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 Malinta, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Malinta was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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