Barangay Poblacion Ward IV

Barangay Poblacion Ward IV is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Minglanilla, located in the province of Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Poblacion Ward IV had a population of 4,316. This made it the 11th largest of 19 barangays in Minglanilla by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion Ward IV accounted for approximately 2.86% of the total population of Minglanilla, which stood at 151,002 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 4,767 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 4,316 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -9.5%, consistent with a contracting settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Poblacion Ward IV as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Minglanilla is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion Ward IV, 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 Poblacion Ward IV ranks 208th by 2020 population. Cebu 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 Poblacion Ward IV 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.