Located in Magallanes, Cavite, Barangay Medina is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Magallanes. It had a population of 2,170 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Brando Calingasan Rollo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Medina · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Medina
Barangay Medina is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, located in the province of Cavite, in the CALABARZON region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Medina had a population of 2,170. This made it the 6th largest of 16 barangays in Magallanes by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Medina accounted for approximately 8.40% of the total population of Magallanes, which stood at 25,826 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,345 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,170 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -7.5%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Medina is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Magallanes is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Medina, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cavite, which contains 829 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Medina ranks 471st by 2024 POPCEN population. Cavite 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 Medina 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 Magallanes 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 Medina from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,770
—
—
2020 CPH
2,345
+575
+32.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,170
-175
-7.5%
2015–2020: +32.5% total (+5.79%/yr).2020–2024: -7.5% total (-1.92%/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 Magallanes
6thof 16
Among the upper half of Magallanes by population.
Share of Magallanes
8.4%
of the municipality's total 25,826 residents.
Rank in Cavite
471stof 829
Province-wide percentile: 43.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Magallanes (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 Medina
Where is Barangay Medina located?▾
Barangay Medina is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, Cavite, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Medina hall?▾
Barangay Medina is located in Magallanes, Cavite, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Medina?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Medina is Brando Calingasan Rollo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Medina?▾
You can contact Barangay Medina via phone at 0464307820.
What municipality is Barangay Medina part of?▾
Barangay Medina is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Magallanes, Cavite, Philippines.
Is Barangay Medina urban or rural?▾
Barangay Medina 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 Magallanes?▾
Magallanes 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 Medina.
Has the population of Barangay Medina been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Medina went from 2,345 residents to 2,170 — a change of -7.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Medina in?▾
Barangay Medina is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Cavite, and is one of 16 barangays administered by Magallanes.
How many barangays are in Magallanes?▾
Magallanes has 16 barangays, including Barangay Medina. You can browse the full list on our Magallanes page.
How many residents does Barangay Medina have?▾
Barangay Medina had a population of 2,170 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Medina?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Magallanes is 4113. 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 Medina, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Medina was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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