Located in Makilala, Cotabato, Barangay New Cebu is one of 38 barangays in the municipality of Makilala. It had a population of 1,495 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ramel Selgas Girbolingo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay New Cebu · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay New Cebu
Barangay New Cebu forms part of Makilala, a municipality in Cotabato, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay New Cebu had a population of 1,495. This made it the 23rd largest of 38 barangays in Makilala by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay New Cebu accounted for approximately 1.69% of the total population of Makilala, which stood at 88,522 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 New Cebu changed from 1,310 to 1,495, a shift of +14.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Makilala. Barangay New Cebu is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Makilala is a municipality comprising 38 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay New Cebu, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cotabato, which contains 543 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay New Cebu ranks 395th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cotabato 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 Makilala 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 New Cebu from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,118
—
—
2020 CPH
1,310
+192
+17.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,495
+185
+14.1%
2015–2020: +17.2% total (+3.22%/yr).2020–2024: +14.1% total (+3.36%/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 Makilala
23rdof 38
Among the lower half of Makilala by population.
Share of Makilala
1.7%
of the municipality's total 88,522 residents.
Rank in Cotabato
395thof 543
Province-wide percentile: 27.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Makilala (municipality) class
1st
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 New Cebu
Where is Barangay New Cebu located?▾
Barangay New Cebu is a barangay in the municipality of Makilala, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay New Cebu hall?▾
Barangay New Cebu is located in Makilala, Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay New Cebu?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay New Cebu is Ramel Selgas Girbolingo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay New Cebu?▾
You can contact Barangay New Cebu via phone at 09850122583.
What municipality is Barangay New Cebu part of?▾
Barangay New Cebu is one of 38 barangays in the municipality of Makilala, Cotabato, Philippines.
Is Barangay New Cebu urban or rural?▾
Barangay New Cebu 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 Makilala?▾
Makilala is classified as a 1st 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 New Cebu.
Has the population of Barangay New Cebu been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay New Cebu went from 1,310 residents to 1,495 — a change of +14.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay New Cebu in?▾
Barangay New Cebu is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Cotabato, and is one of 38 barangays administered by Makilala.
How many barangays are in Makilala?▾
Makilala has 38 barangays, including Barangay New Cebu. You can browse the full list on our Makilala page.
How many residents does Barangay New Cebu have?▾
Barangay New Cebu had a population of 1,495 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay New Cebu?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Makilala is 9401. 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 New Cebu, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay New Cebu 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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