Located in Mambusao, Capiz, Barangay Maralag is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Mambusao. It had a population of 1,336 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Arnel Leccio Luces(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Maralag · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Maralag
Barangay Maralag is a small barangay in the municipality of Mambusao, located in the province of Capiz, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Maralag had a population of 1,336. This made it the 11th largest of 26 barangays in Mambusao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Maralag accounted for approximately 3.20% of the total population of Mambusao, which stood at 41,768 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Maralag moved from 1,328 residents to 1,336, an intercensal change of +0.6%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Maralag is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mambusao is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Maralag, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Capiz, which contains 473 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Maralag ranks 234th by 2024 POPCEN population. Capiz is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Maralag 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 Mambusao 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 Maralag from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,334
—
—
2020 CPH
1,328
-6
-0.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,336
+8
+0.6%
2015–2020: -0.4% total (-0.09%/yr).2020–2024: +0.6% total (+0.15%/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 Mambusao
11thof 26
Among the upper half of Mambusao by population.
Share of Mambusao
3.2%
of the municipality's total 41,768 residents.
Rank in Capiz
234thof 473
Province-wide percentile: 51.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Mambusao (municipality) class
3rd
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 Maralag
Where is Barangay Maralag located?▾
Barangay Maralag is a barangay in the municipality of Mambusao, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Maralag hall?▾
Barangay Maralag is located in Mambusao, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Maralag?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Maralag is Arnel Leccio Luces (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Maralag?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Maralag is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Mambusao LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Maralag part of?▾
Barangay Maralag is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Mambusao, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Maralag urban or rural?▾
Barangay Maralag 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 Mambusao?▾
Mambusao is classified as a 3rd 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 Maralag.
Has the population of Barangay Maralag been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Maralag went from 1,328 residents to 1,336 — a change of +0.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Maralag in?▾
Barangay Maralag is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Capiz, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Mambusao.
How many barangays are in Mambusao?▾
Mambusao has 26 barangays, including Barangay Maralag. You can browse the full list on our Mambusao page.
How many residents does Barangay Maralag have?▾
Barangay Maralag had a population of 1,336 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Maralag?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mambusao is 5807. 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 Maralag, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Maralag was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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