Situated in the municipality of La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Barangay Cangabo is one of the administrative divisions of Negros Island Region. It had a population of 1,196 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Hermocilla Callora Entera(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cangabo · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Cangabo
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Cangabo is one of the administrative divisions of La Libertad in Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cangabo had a population of 1,196. This made it the 18th largest of 29 barangays in La Libertad by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cangabo accounted for approximately 2.80% of the total population of La Libertad, which stood at 42,721 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cangabo moved from 1,182 residents to 1,196, an intercensal change of +1.2%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Cangabo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
La Libertad is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cangabo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cangabo ranks 419th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 La Libertad 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 Cangabo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,166
—
—
2020 CPH
1,182
+16
+1.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,196
+14
+1.2%
2015–2020: +1.4% total (+0.27%/yr).2020–2024: +1.2% total (+0.29%/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 La Libertad
18thof 29
Among the lower half of La Libertad by population.
Share of La Libertad
2.8%
of the municipality's total 42,721 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
419thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 25.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
La Libertad (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 Cangabo
Where is Barangay Cangabo located?▾
Barangay Cangabo is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cangabo hall?▾
Barangay Cangabo is located in La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cangabo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cangabo is Hermocilla Callora Entera (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cangabo?▾
You can contact Barangay Cangabo via phone at 09513531224.
What municipality is Barangay Cangabo part of?▾
Barangay Cangabo is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cangabo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cangabo 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 La Libertad?▾
La Libertad 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 Cangabo.
Has the population of Barangay Cangabo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cangabo went from 1,182 residents to 1,196 — a change of +1.2% 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 Cangabo in?▾
Barangay Cangabo is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 29 barangays administered by La Libertad.
How many barangays are in La Libertad?▾
La Libertad has 29 barangays, including Barangay Cangabo. You can browse the full list on our La Libertad page.
How many residents does Barangay Cangabo have?▾
Barangay Cangabo had a population of 1,196 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cangabo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for La Libertad is 6213. 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 Cangabo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cangabo 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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