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Punong Barangay
Heny Geronimo Malicse(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Maliwanag · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Maliwanag
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Maliwanag is one of the administrative divisions of Mansalay in Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Maliwanag had a population of 1,815. This made it the 15th largest of 17 barangays in Mansalay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Maliwanag accounted for approximately 3.00% of the total population of Mansalay, which stood at 60,597 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 Maliwanag changed from 1,801 to 1,815, a shift of +0.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Mansalay. Barangay Maliwanag is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mansalay is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Maliwanag, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Oriental Mindoro, which contains 426 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Maliwanag ranks 218th by 2024 POPCEN population. Oriental Mindoro 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 Maliwanag 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 Mansalay 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 Maliwanag from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,731
—
—
2020 CPH
1,801
+70
+4.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,815
+14
+0.8%
2015–2020: +4.0% total (+0.80%/yr).2020–2024: +0.8% total (+0.19%/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 Mansalay
15thof 17
Among the smaller barangays of Mansalay by population.
Share of Mansalay
3.0%
of the municipality's total 60,597 residents.
Rank in Oriental Mindoro
218thof 426
Province-wide percentile: 49.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Mansalay (municipality) class
2nd
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 Maliwanag
Where is Barangay Maliwanag located?▾
Barangay Maliwanag is a barangay in the municipality of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Maliwanag hall?▾
Barangay Maliwanag is located in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Maliwanag?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Maliwanag is Heny Geronimo Malicse (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Maliwanag?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Maliwanag is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Mansalay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Maliwanag part of?▾
Barangay Maliwanag is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Maliwanag urban or rural?▾
Barangay Maliwanag 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 Mansalay?▾
Mansalay is classified as a 2nd 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 Maliwanag.
Has the population of Barangay Maliwanag been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Maliwanag went from 1,801 residents to 1,815 — a change of +0.8% 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 Maliwanag in?▾
Barangay Maliwanag is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Oriental Mindoro, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Mansalay.
How many barangays are in Mansalay?▾
Mansalay has 17 barangays, including Barangay Maliwanag. You can browse the full list on our Mansalay page.
How many residents does Barangay Maliwanag have?▾
Barangay Maliwanag had a population of 1,815 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Maliwanag?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mansalay is 5213. 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 Maliwanag, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Maliwanag 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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