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Punong Barangay
Tomas G Baclaan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cabatbatan · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Cabatbatan
Barangay Cabatbatan is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, located in the province of Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cabatbatan had a population of 2,324. This made it the 15th largest of 21 barangays in San Fernando by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cabatbatan accounted for approximately 3.05% of the total population of San Fernando, which stood at 76,110 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 Cabatbatan changed from 2,075 to 2,324, a shift of +12.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in San Fernando. Barangay Cabatbatan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Fernando is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cabatbatan, 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 Cabatbatan ranks 604th 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.
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 San Fernando 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 Cabatbatan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,933
—
—
2020 CPH
2,075
+142
+7.3%
2024 POPCEN
2,324
+249
+12.0%
2015–2020: +7.3% total (+1.43%/yr).2020–2024: +12.0% total (+2.87%/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 San Fernando
15thof 21
Among the lower half of San Fernando by population.
Share of San Fernando
3.1%
of the municipality's total 76,110 residents.
Rank in Cebu
604thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 50.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Fernando (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 Cabatbatan
Where is Barangay Cabatbatan located?▾
Barangay Cabatbatan is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cabatbatan hall?▾
Barangay Cabatbatan is located in San Fernando, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabatbatan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabatbatan is Tomas G Baclaan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cabatbatan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cabatbatan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Fernando LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cabatbatan part of?▾
Barangay Cabatbatan is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of San Fernando, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cabatbatan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cabatbatan 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 San Fernando?▾
San Fernando 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 Cabatbatan.
Has the population of Barangay Cabatbatan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cabatbatan went from 2,075 residents to 2,324 — a change of +12.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cabatbatan in?▾
Barangay Cabatbatan 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 21 barangays administered by San Fernando.
How many barangays are in San Fernando?▾
San Fernando has 21 barangays, including Barangay Cabatbatan. You can browse the full list on our San Fernando page.
How many residents does Barangay Cabatbatan have?▾
Barangay Cabatbatan had a population of 2,324 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cabatbatan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Fernando is 6018. 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 Cabatbatan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cabatbatan was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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