Barangay Munting Kawayan is a local government unit in Majayjay, Laguna, in the CALABARZON region of the Philippines. It had a population of 771 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Majayjay. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Librada De Jesus Arapan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Munting Kawayan · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Munting Kawayan
Situated in Majayjay, Laguna, Barangay Munting Kawayan is one of 40 barangays that make up the municipality within CALABARZON.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Munting Kawayan had a population of 771. This made it the 15th largest of 40 barangays in Majayjay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Munting Kawayan accounted for approximately 2.70% of the total population of Majayjay, which stood at 28,504 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 Munting Kawayan changed from 744 to 771, a shift of +3.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Majayjay. Barangay Munting Kawayan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Majayjay is a municipality comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Munting Kawayan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Laguna, which contains 681 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Munting Kawayan ranks 522nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Laguna 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 Munting Kawayan 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 Majayjay 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 Munting Kawayan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
752
—
—
2020 CPH
744
-8
-1.1%
2024 POPCEN
771
+27
+3.6%
2015–2020: -1.1% total (-0.21%/yr).2020–2024: +3.6% total (+0.90%/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 Majayjay
15thof 40
Among the upper half of Majayjay by population.
Share of Majayjay
2.7%
of the municipality's total 28,504 residents.
Rank in Laguna
522ndof 681
Province-wide percentile: 23.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Majayjay (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 Munting Kawayan
Where is Barangay Munting Kawayan located?▾
Barangay Munting Kawayan is a barangay in the municipality of Majayjay, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Munting Kawayan hall?▾
Barangay Munting Kawayan is located in Majayjay, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Munting Kawayan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Munting Kawayan is Librada De Jesus Arapan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Munting Kawayan?▾
You can contact Barangay Munting Kawayan via phone at 09814274683.
What municipality is Barangay Munting Kawayan part of?▾
Barangay Munting Kawayan is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Majayjay, Laguna, Philippines.
Is Barangay Munting Kawayan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Munting Kawayan 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 Majayjay?▾
Majayjay 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 Munting Kawayan.
Has the population of Barangay Munting Kawayan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Munting Kawayan went from 744 residents to 771 — a change of +3.6% 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 Munting Kawayan in?▾
Barangay Munting Kawayan is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Laguna, and is one of 40 barangays administered by Majayjay.
How many barangays are in Majayjay?▾
Majayjay has 40 barangays, including Barangay Munting Kawayan. You can browse the full list on our Majayjay page.
How many residents does Barangay Munting Kawayan have?▾
Barangay Munting Kawayan had a population of 771 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Munting Kawayan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Majayjay is 4005. 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 Munting Kawayan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Munting Kawayan was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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