Barangay Masantol is a barangay in Orani, Bataan, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Orani. It had a population of 534 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.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Orani. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Ulysses Cruz Arellano(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Masantol · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Masantol
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Masantol is one of the administrative divisions of Orani in Bataan, Central Luzon, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Masantol had a population of 534. This made it the 24th largest of 29 barangays in Orani by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Masantol accounted for approximately 0.73% of the total population of Orani, which stood at 72,941 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 Masantol changed from 530 to 534, a shift of +0.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Orani. Barangay Masantol is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Orani is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Masantol, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bataan, which contains 237 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Masantol ranks 218th by 2024 POPCEN population. Bataan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Masantol 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 Orani 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 Masantol from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
690
—
—
2020 CPH
530
-160
-23.2%
2024 POPCEN
534
+4
+0.8%
2015–2020: -23.2% total (-5.14%/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 Orani
24thof 29
Among the smaller barangays of Orani by population.
Share of Orani
0.73%
of the municipality's total 72,941 residents.
Rank in Bataan
218thof 237
Province-wide percentile: 8.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Orani (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 Masantol
Where is Barangay Masantol located?▾
Barangay Masantol is a barangay in the municipality of Orani, Bataan, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Masantol hall?▾
Barangay Masantol is located in Orani, Bataan, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Masantol?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Masantol is Ulysses Cruz Arellano (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Masantol?▾
You can contact Barangay Masantol via phone at 09063903899.
What municipality is Barangay Masantol part of?▾
Barangay Masantol is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Orani, Bataan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Masantol urban or rural?▾
Barangay Masantol 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 Orani?▾
Orani 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 Masantol.
Has the population of Barangay Masantol been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Masantol went from 530 residents to 534 — 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 Masantol in?▾
Barangay Masantol is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Bataan, and is one of 29 barangays administered by Orani.
How many barangays are in Orani?▾
Orani has 29 barangays, including Barangay Masantol. You can browse the full list on our Orani page.
How many residents does Barangay Masantol have?▾
Barangay Masantol had a population of 534 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Masantol?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Orani is 2112. 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 Masantol, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Masantol 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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