Barangay Mahawak is a barangay in Medellin, Cebu, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Medellin. It had a population of 2,447 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Fe Orbiso Villacampa(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mahawak · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Mahawak
Situated in Medellin, Cebu, Barangay Mahawak is one of 19 barangays that make up the municipality within Central Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mahawak had a population of 2,447. This made it the 11th largest of 19 barangays in Medellin by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mahawak accounted for approximately 3.94% of the total population of Medellin, which stood at 62,163 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,946 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,447 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -16.9%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Mahawak is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Medellin is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mahawak, 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 Mahawak ranks 573rd 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.
Barangay Mahawak 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 Medellin 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 Mahawak from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,060
—
—
2020 CPH
2,946
-114
-3.7%
2024 POPCEN
2,447
-499
-16.9%
2015–2020: -3.7% total (-0.76%/yr).2020–2024: -16.9% total (-4.53%/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 Medellin
11thof 19
Among the lower half of Medellin by population.
Share of Medellin
3.9%
of the municipality's total 62,163 residents.
Rank in Cebu
573rdof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 52.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Medellin (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 Mahawak
Where is Barangay Mahawak located?▾
Barangay Mahawak is a barangay in the municipality of Medellin, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mahawak hall?▾
Barangay Mahawak is located in Medellin, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahawak?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahawak is Fe Orbiso Villacampa (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mahawak?▾
You can contact Barangay Mahawak via phone at (032) 436-2558.
What municipality is Barangay Mahawak part of?▾
Barangay Mahawak is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Medellin, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mahawak urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mahawak 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 Medellin?▾
Medellin 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 Mahawak.
Has the population of Barangay Mahawak been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mahawak went from 2,946 residents to 2,447 — a change of -16.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Mahawak in?▾
Barangay Mahawak 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 19 barangays administered by Medellin.
How many barangays are in Medellin?▾
Medellin has 19 barangays, including Barangay Mahawak. You can browse the full list on our Medellin page.
How many residents does Barangay Mahawak have?▾
Barangay Mahawak had a population of 2,447 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mahawak?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Medellin is 6012. 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 Mahawak, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mahawak 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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