Barangay Cambayog is a barangay in Compostela, Cebu, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Compostela. It had a population of 1,243 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.
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Punong Barangay
William Solana Ligutan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cambayog · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Cambayog
Situated in Compostela, Cebu, Barangay Cambayog is one of 17 barangays that make up the municipality within Central Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cambayog had a population of 1,243. This made it the 14th largest of 17 barangays in Compostela by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cambayog accounted for approximately 2.14% of the total population of Compostela, which stood at 58,178 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cambayog moved from 1,361 residents to 1,243, an intercensal change of -8.7%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Cambayog is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Compostela is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cambayog, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cambayog ranks 908th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Cambayog 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 Compostela 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 Cambayog from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,283
—
—
2020 CPH
1,361
+78
+6.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,243
-118
-8.7%
2015–2020: +6.1% total (+1.19%/yr).2020–2024: -8.7% total (-2.24%/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 Compostela
14thof 17
Among the smaller barangays of Compostela by population.
Share of Compostela
2.1%
of the municipality's total 58,178 residents.
Rank in Cebu
908thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 25.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Compostela (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 Cambayog
Where is Barangay Cambayog located?▾
Barangay Cambayog is a barangay in the municipality of Compostela, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cambayog hall?▾
Barangay Cambayog is located in Compostela, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cambayog?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cambayog is William Solana Ligutan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cambayog?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cambayog is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Compostela LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cambayog part of?▾
Barangay Cambayog is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Compostela, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cambayog urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cambayog 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 Compostela?▾
Compostela 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 Cambayog.
Has the population of Barangay Cambayog been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cambayog went from 1,361 residents to 1,243 — a change of -8.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cambayog in?▾
Barangay Cambayog is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Compostela.
How many barangays are in Compostela?▾
Compostela has 17 barangays, including Barangay Cambayog. You can browse the full list on our Compostela page.
How many residents does Barangay Cambayog have?▾
Barangay Cambayog had a population of 1,243 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cambayog?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Compostela is 6003. 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 Cambayog, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cambayog 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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