Barangay Magay is a local government unit in Compostela, Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 3,472 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 Compostela. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Marvelo Ngujo Amodia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Magay · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Magay
Barangay Magay forms part of Compostela, a municipality in Cebu, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Magay had a population of 3,472. This made it the 5th largest of 17 barangays in Compostela by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Magay accounted for approximately 5.97% of the total population of Compostela, which stood at 58,178 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 Magay changed from 3,792 to 3,472, a shift of -8.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Compostela. Barangay Magay 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 Magay, 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 Magay ranks 398th 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 Magay 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 Magay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,391
—
—
2020 CPH
3,792
+1,401
+58.6%
2024 POPCEN
3,472
-320
-8.4%
2015–2020: +58.6% total (+9.66%/yr).2020–2024: -8.4% total (-2.18%/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
5thof 17
Among the top quartile of Compostela by population.
Share of Compostela
6.0%
of the municipality's total 58,178 residents.
Rank in Cebu
398thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 67.
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Magay in Compostela during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Magay
Where is Barangay Magay located?▾
Barangay Magay is a barangay in the municipality of Compostela, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Magay hall?▾
Barangay Magay 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 Magay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Magay is Marvelo Ngujo Amodia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Magay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Magay 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 Magay part of?▾
Barangay Magay is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Compostela, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Magay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Magay 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 Magay.
Has the population of Barangay Magay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Magay went from 3,792 residents to 3,472 — a change of -8.4% 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 Magay in?▾
Barangay Magay 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 Magay. You can browse the full list on our Compostela page.
How many residents does Barangay Magay have?▾
Barangay Magay had a population of 3,472 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Magay?▾
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 Magay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Magay 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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