Barangay Catabana is a barangay in Madalag, Aklan, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Madalag. It had a population of 454 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joelan Navarra Incion(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Catabana · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Catabana
Barangay Catabana forms part of Madalag, a municipality in Aklan, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Catabana had a population of 454. This made it the 20th largest of 25 barangays in Madalag by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Catabana accounted for approximately 2.38% of the total population of Madalag, which stood at 19,043 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 451 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 454 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.7%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Catabana is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Madalag is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Catabana, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Aklan, which contains 327 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Catabana ranks 305th by 2024 POPCEN population. Aklan is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Catabana 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 Madalag 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 Catabana from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
448
—
—
2020 CPH
451
+3
+0.7%
2024 POPCEN
454
+3
+0.7%
2015–2020: +0.7% total (+0.13%/yr).2020–2024: +0.7% total (+0.17%/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 Madalag
20thof 25
Among the smaller barangays of Madalag by population.
Share of Madalag
2.4%
of the municipality's total 19,043 residents.
Rank in Aklan
305thof 327
Province-wide percentile: 7.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Madalag (municipality) class
4th
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 Catabana
Where is Barangay Catabana located?▾
Barangay Catabana is a barangay in the municipality of Madalag, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Catabana hall?▾
Barangay Catabana is located in Madalag, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Catabana?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Catabana is Joelan Navarra Incion (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Catabana?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Catabana is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Madalag LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Catabana part of?▾
Barangay Catabana is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Madalag, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Catabana urban or rural?▾
Barangay Catabana 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 Madalag?▾
Madalag is classified as a 4th 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 Catabana.
Has the population of Barangay Catabana been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Catabana went from 451 residents to 454 — a change of +0.7% 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 Catabana in?▾
Barangay Catabana is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Aklan, and is one of 25 barangays administered by Madalag.
How many barangays are in Madalag?▾
Madalag has 25 barangays, including Barangay Catabana. You can browse the full list on our Madalag page.
How many residents does Barangay Catabana have?▾
Barangay Catabana had a population of 454 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Catabana?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Madalag is 5603. 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 Catabana, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Catabana 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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