Situated in the municipality of Malabuyoc, Cebu, Barangay Santo Niño is one of the administrative divisions of Central Visayas. It had a population of 2,846 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Maria Luz Piñez Quiñones(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Niño · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santo Niño
Barangay Santo Niño is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Malabuyoc, located in the province of Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 2,846. This made it the 2nd largest of 14 barangays in Malabuyoc by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santo Niño accounted for approximately 13.97% of the total population of Malabuyoc, which stood at 20,378 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,721 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,846 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +4.6%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Santo Niño is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Malabuyoc is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santo Niño, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Niño ranks 501st by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu 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 Malabuyoc 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 Santo Niño from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,630
—
—
2020 CPH
2,721
+91
+3.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,846
+125
+4.6%
2015–2020: +3.5% total (+0.68%/yr).2020–2024: +4.6% total (+1.13%/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 Malabuyoc
2ndof 14
Among the top 10% of Malabuyoc by population.
Share of Malabuyoc
14.0%
of the municipality's total 20,378 residents.
Rank in Cebu
501stof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 58.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Malabuyoc (municipality) class
5th
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 Santo Niño
Where is Barangay Santo Niño located?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is a barangay in the municipality of Malabuyoc, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Niño hall?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is located in Malabuyoc, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Niño is Maria Luz Piñez Quiñones (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santo Niño?▾
You can contact Barangay Santo Niño via phone at 09616043724.
What municipality is Barangay Santo Niño part of?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Malabuyoc, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Niño urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Niño 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 Malabuyoc?▾
Malabuyoc is classified as a 5th 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 Santo Niño.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Niño been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Niño went from 2,721 residents to 2,846 — a change of +4.6% 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 Santo Niño in?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Malabuyoc.
How many barangays are in Malabuyoc?▾
Malabuyoc has 14 barangays, including Barangay Santo Niño. You can browse the full list on our Malabuyoc page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Niño have?▾
Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 2,846 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Malabuyoc is 6029. 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 Santo Niño, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Niño 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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