Barangay Cabatanga is a barangay in Makato, Aklan, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Makato. It had a population of 1,288 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jairus Tosio Tugna(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cabatanga · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Cabatanga
Barangay Cabatanga is a small barangay in the municipality of Makato, located in the province of Aklan, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cabatanga had a population of 1,288. This made it the 13th largest of 18 barangays in Makato by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cabatanga accounted for approximately 4.20% of the total population of Makato, which stood at 30,650 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cabatanga moved from 1,256 residents to 1,288, an intercensal change of +2.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Cabatanga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Makato is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cabatanga, 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 Cabatanga ranks 190th 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.
Barangay Cabatanga 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 Makato 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 Cabatanga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,246
—
—
2020 CPH
1,256
+10
+0.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,288
+32
+2.5%
2015–2020: +0.8% total (+0.16%/yr).2020–2024: +2.5% total (+0.63%/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 Makato
13thof 18
Among the lower half of Makato by population.
Share of Makato
4.2%
of the municipality's total 30,650 residents.
Rank in Aklan
190thof 327
Province-wide percentile: 42.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Makato (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 Cabatanga
Where is Barangay Cabatanga located?▾
Barangay Cabatanga is a barangay in the municipality of Makato, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cabatanga hall?▾
Barangay Cabatanga is located in Makato, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabatanga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabatanga is Jairus Tosio Tugna (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cabatanga?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cabatanga is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Makato LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cabatanga part of?▾
Barangay Cabatanga is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Makato, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cabatanga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cabatanga 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 Makato?▾
Makato 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 Cabatanga.
Has the population of Barangay Cabatanga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cabatanga went from 1,256 residents to 1,288 — a change of +2.5% 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 Cabatanga in?▾
Barangay Cabatanga 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 18 barangays administered by Makato.
How many barangays are in Makato?▾
Makato has 18 barangays, including Barangay Cabatanga. You can browse the full list on our Makato page.
How many residents does Barangay Cabatanga have?▾
Barangay Cabatanga had a population of 1,288 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cabatanga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Makato is 5611. 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 Cabatanga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cabatanga was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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