Situated in the municipality of Claveria, Cagayan, Barangay Malilitao is one of the administrative divisions of Cagayan Valley. It had a population of 726 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Claveria. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Malilitao · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Malilitao
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Malilitao is one of the administrative divisions of Claveria in Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Malilitao had a population of 726. This made it the 17th largest of 41 barangays in Claveria by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Malilitao accounted for approximately 2.20% of the total population of Claveria, which stood at 32,997 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 Malilitao changed from 723 to 726, a shift of +0.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Claveria. Barangay Malilitao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Claveria is a municipality comprising 41 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Malilitao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cagayan, which contains 820 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Malilitao ranks 654th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cagayan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Malilitao 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 Claveria 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 Malilitao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
696
—
—
2020 CPH
723
+27
+3.9%
2024 POPCEN
726
+3
+0.4%
2015–2020: +3.9% total (+0.76%/yr).2020–2024: +0.4% total (+0.10%/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 Claveria
17thof 41
Among the upper half of Claveria by population.
Share of Claveria
2.2%
of the municipality's total 32,997 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
654thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 20.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Claveria (municipality) class
3rd
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 Malilitao
Where is Barangay Malilitao located?▾
Barangay Malilitao is a barangay in the municipality of Claveria, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Malilitao hall?▾
Barangay Malilitao is located in Claveria, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Malilitao?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Malilitao 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 Malilitao?▾
You can contact Barangay Malilitao via phone at 09568064986.
What municipality is Barangay Malilitao part of?▾
Barangay Malilitao is one of 41 barangays in the municipality of Claveria, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Malilitao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Malilitao 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 Claveria?▾
Claveria is classified as a 3rd 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 Malilitao.
Has the population of Barangay Malilitao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Malilitao went from 723 residents to 726 — a change of +0.4% 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 Malilitao in?▾
Barangay Malilitao is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Cagayan, and is one of 41 barangays administered by Claveria.
How many barangays are in Claveria?▾
Claveria has 41 barangays, including Barangay Malilitao. You can browse the full list on our Claveria page.
How many residents does Barangay Malilitao have?▾
Barangay Malilitao had a population of 726 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Malilitao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Claveria is 3519. 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 Malilitao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Malilitao was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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