Situated in the municipality of Ginatilan, Cebu, Barangay Calabawan is one of the administrative divisions of Central Visayas. It had a population of 669 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Esmeraldo Dugaduga Emia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Calabawan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Calabawan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Calabawan is one of the administrative divisions of Ginatilan in Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Calabawan had a population of 669. This made it the 12th largest of 14 barangays in Ginatilan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Calabawan accounted for approximately 3.89% of the total population of Ginatilan, which stood at 17,184 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 Calabawan changed from 654 to 669, a shift of +2.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Ginatilan. Barangay Calabawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ginatilan is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Calabawan, 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 Calabawan ranks 1119th 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 Calabawan 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 Ginatilan 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 Calabawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
553
—
—
2020 CPH
654
+101
+18.3%
2024 POPCEN
669
+15
+2.3%
2015–2020: +18.3% total (+3.41%/yr).2020–2024: +2.3% total (+0.57%/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 Ginatilan
12thof 14
Among the smaller barangays of Ginatilan by population.
Share of Ginatilan
3.9%
of the municipality's total 17,184 residents.
Rank in Cebu
1119thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 7.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Ginatilan (municipality) class
5th
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 Calabawan
Where is Barangay Calabawan located?▾
Barangay Calabawan is a barangay in the municipality of Ginatilan, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Calabawan hall?▾
Barangay Calabawan is located in Ginatilan, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Calabawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Calabawan is Esmeraldo Dugaduga Emia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Calabawan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Calabawan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Ginatilan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Calabawan part of?▾
Barangay Calabawan is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Ginatilan, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Calabawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Calabawan 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 Ginatilan?▾
Ginatilan is classified as a 5th 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 Calabawan.
Has the population of Barangay Calabawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Calabawan went from 654 residents to 669 — a change of +2.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Calabawan in?▾
Barangay Calabawan 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 14 barangays administered by Ginatilan.
How many barangays are in Ginatilan?▾
Ginatilan has 14 barangays, including Barangay Calabawan. You can browse the full list on our Ginatilan page.
How many residents does Barangay Calabawan have?▾
Barangay Calabawan had a population of 669 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Calabawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Ginatilan is 6028. 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 Calabawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Calabawan 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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