Situated in the municipality of Daanbantayan, Cebu, Barangay Malbago is one of the administrative divisions of Central Visayas. It had a population of 4,530 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Reynaldo Cabarles Misa(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Malbago · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Malbago
Barangay Malbago forms part of Daanbantayan, 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 Malbago had a population of 4,530. This made it the 10th largest of 20 barangays in Daanbantayan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Malbago accounted for approximately 4.76% of the total population of Daanbantayan, which stood at 95,080 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 Malbago changed from 4,661 to 4,530, a shift of -2.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Daanbantayan. Barangay Malbago is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Daanbantayan is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Malbago, 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 Malbago ranks 296th 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 Malbago 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 Daanbantayan 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 Malbago from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
4,408
—
—
2020 CPH
4,661
+253
+5.7%
2024 POPCEN
4,530
-131
-2.8%
2015–2020: +5.7% total (+1.12%/yr).2020–2024: -2.8% total (-0.71%/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 Daanbantayan
10thof 20
Among the upper half of Daanbantayan by population.
Share of Daanbantayan
4.8%
of the municipality's total 95,080 residents.
Rank in Cebu
296thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 75.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Daanbantayan (municipality) class
1st
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 Malbago
Where is Barangay Malbago located?▾
Barangay Malbago is a barangay in the municipality of Daanbantayan, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Malbago hall?▾
Barangay Malbago is located in Daanbantayan, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Malbago?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Malbago is Reynaldo Cabarles Misa (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Malbago?▾
You can contact Barangay Malbago via phone at 09700219546.
What municipality is Barangay Malbago part of?▾
Barangay Malbago is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Malbago urban or rural?▾
Barangay Malbago 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 Daanbantayan?▾
Daanbantayan is classified as a 1st 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 Malbago.
Has the population of Barangay Malbago been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Malbago went from 4,661 residents to 4,530 — a change of -2.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Malbago in?▾
Barangay Malbago 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 20 barangays administered by Daanbantayan.
How many barangays are in Daanbantayan?▾
Daanbantayan has 20 barangays, including Barangay Malbago. You can browse the full list on our Daanbantayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Malbago have?▾
Barangay Malbago had a population of 4,530 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Malbago?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Daanbantayan is 6013. 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 Malbago, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Malbago 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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