Barangay Bantacan is a local government unit in New Bataan, Davao De Oro, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,882 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Gilbert Erbito Baustista(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bantacan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bantacan
Barangay Bantacan is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of New Bataan, located in the province of Davao De Oro, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bantacan had a population of 2,882. This made it the 6th largest of 16 barangays in New Bataan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bantacan accounted for approximately 5.74% of the total population of New Bataan, which stood at 50,212 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bantacan moved from 3,199 residents to 2,882, an intercensal change of -9.9%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bantacan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
New Bataan is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bantacan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao De Oro, which contains 237 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bantacan ranks 100th by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao De Oro 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 New Bataan 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 Bantacan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,457
—
—
2020 CPH
3,199
-258
-7.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,882
-317
-9.9%
2015–2020: -7.5% total (-1.54%/yr).2020–2024: -9.9% total (-2.58%/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 New Bataan
6thof 16
Among the upper half of New Bataan by population.
Share of New Bataan
5.7%
of the municipality's total 50,212 residents.
Rank in Davao De Oro
100thof 237
Province-wide percentile: 58.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
New Bataan (municipality) class
1st
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 Bantacan
Where is Barangay Bantacan located?▾
Barangay Bantacan is a barangay in the municipality of New Bataan, Davao De Oro, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bantacan hall?▾
Barangay Bantacan is located in New Bataan, Davao De Oro, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bantacan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bantacan is Gilbert Erbito Baustista (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bantacan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bantacan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official New Bataan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bantacan part of?▾
Barangay Bantacan is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of New Bataan, Davao De Oro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bantacan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bantacan 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 New Bataan?▾
New Bataan is classified as a 1st 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 Bantacan.
Has the population of Barangay Bantacan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bantacan went from 3,199 residents to 2,882 — a change of -9.9% 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 Bantacan in?▾
Barangay Bantacan is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao De Oro, and is one of 16 barangays administered by New Bataan.
How many barangays are in New Bataan?▾
New Bataan has 16 barangays, including Barangay Bantacan. You can browse the full list on our New Bataan page.
How many residents does Barangay Bantacan have?▾
Barangay Bantacan had a population of 2,882 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bantacan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for New Bataan is 8110. 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 Bantacan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bantacan was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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