Located in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, Barangay Canhawan is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Nueva Valencia. It had a population of 962 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Antero Elardo Segovia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Canhawan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Canhawan
Barangay Canhawan is a small barangay in the municipality of Nueva Valencia, located in the province of Guimaras, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Canhawan had a population of 962. This made it the 22nd largest of 22 barangays in Nueva Valencia by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Canhawan accounted for approximately 2.20% of the total population of Nueva Valencia, which stood at 43,822 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 Canhawan changed from 932 to 962, a shift of +3.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Nueva Valencia. Barangay Canhawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Nueva Valencia is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Canhawan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Guimaras, which contains 98 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Canhawan ranks 83rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Guimaras is classified as a 4th 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 Nueva Valencia 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 Canhawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
793
—
—
2020 CPH
932
+139
+17.5%
2024 POPCEN
962
+30
+3.2%
2015–2020: +17.5% total (+3.28%/yr).2020–2024: +3.2% total (+0.80%/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 Nueva Valencia
22ndof 22
Among the smaller barangays of Nueva Valencia by population.
Share of Nueva Valencia
2.2%
of the municipality's total 43,822 residents.
Rank in Guimaras
83rdof 98
Province-wide percentile: 16.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Nueva Valencia (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 Canhawan
Where is Barangay Canhawan located?▾
Barangay Canhawan is a barangay in the municipality of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Canhawan hall?▾
Barangay Canhawan is located in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Canhawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Canhawan is Antero Elardo Segovia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Canhawan?▾
You can contact Barangay Canhawan via phone at 09851398800.
What municipality is Barangay Canhawan part of?▾
Barangay Canhawan is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, Philippines.
Is Barangay Canhawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Canhawan 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 Nueva Valencia?▾
Nueva Valencia 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 Canhawan.
Has the population of Barangay Canhawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Canhawan went from 932 residents to 962 — a change of +3.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Canhawan in?▾
Barangay Canhawan is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Guimaras, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Nueva Valencia.
How many barangays are in Nueva Valencia?▾
Nueva Valencia has 22 barangays, including Barangay Canhawan. You can browse the full list on our Nueva Valencia page.
How many residents does Barangay Canhawan have?▾
Barangay Canhawan had a population of 962 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Canhawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Nueva Valencia is 5046. 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 Canhawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Canhawan 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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