Barangay Catarman is a local government unit in Cordova, Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 5,868 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 Cordova. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Mariano Espra Biongcog JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Catarman · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Catarman
Situated in Cordova, Cebu, Barangay Catarman is one of 13 barangays that make up the municipality within Central Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Catarman had a population of 5,868. This made it the 5th largest of 13 barangays in Cordova by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Catarman accounted for approximately 8.05% of the total population of Cordova, which stood at 72,915 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 5,844 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 5,868 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.4%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Catarman is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.
Cordova is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Catarman, 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 Catarman ranks 231st 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Catarman is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Cordova 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 Catarman from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
4,596
—
—
2020 CPH
5,844
+1,248
+27.2%
2024 POPCEN
5,868
+24
+0.4%
2015–2020: +27.2% total (+4.92%/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 Cordova
5thof 13
Among the upper half of Cordova by population.
Share of Cordova
8.0%
of the municipality's total 72,915 residents.
Rank in Cebu
231stof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 81.
PSA Classification
Urban
Higher density, predominantly built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Cordova (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 Catarman
Where is Barangay Catarman located?▾
Barangay Catarman is a barangay in the municipality of Cordova, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Catarman hall?▾
Barangay Catarman is located in Cordova, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Catarman?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Catarman is Mariano Espra Biongcog JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Catarman?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Catarman is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Cordova LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Catarman part of?▾
Barangay Catarman is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Cordova, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Catarman urban or rural?▾
Barangay Catarman is officially classified as urban by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Urban classification reflects higher population density and a more built-up character — typically more permanent housing, paved roads, and proximity to commercial activity than rural barangays in the same municipality.
What is the income classification of Cordova?▾
Cordova 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 Catarman.
Has the population of Barangay Catarman been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Catarman went from 5,844 residents to 5,868 — 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 Catarman in?▾
Barangay Catarman 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 13 barangays administered by Cordova.
How many barangays are in Cordova?▾
Cordova has 13 barangays, including Barangay Catarman. You can browse the full list on our Cordova page.
How many residents does Barangay Catarman have?▾
Barangay Catarman had a population of 5,868 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Catarman?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cordova is 6017. 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 Catarman, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Catarman 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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