Situated in the municipality of San Fernando, Bukidnon, Barangay Mabuhay is one of the administrative divisions of Northern Mindanao. It had a population of 3,049 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Carlito Amor Galve(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mabuhay · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Mabuhay
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Mabuhay is one of the administrative divisions of San Fernando in Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mabuhay had a population of 3,049. This made it the 6th largest of 24 barangays in San Fernando by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mabuhay accounted for approximately 4.66% of the total population of San Fernando, which stood at 65,494 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mabuhay moved from 3,398 residents to 3,049, an intercensal change of -10.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Mabuhay 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 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mabuhay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bukidnon, which contains 464 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mabuhay ranks 172nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Bukidnon 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 Mabuhay 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.
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 Mabuhay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,083
—
—
2020 CPH
3,398
+315
+10.2%
2024 POPCEN
3,049
-349
-10.3%
2015–2020: +10.2% total (+1.96%/yr).2020–2024: -10.3% total (-2.67%/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
6thof 24
Among the top quartile of San Fernando by population.
Share of San Fernando
4.7%
of the municipality's total 65,494 residents.
Rank in Bukidnon
172ndof 464
Province-wide percentile: 63.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Fernando (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 Mabuhay
Where is Barangay Mabuhay located?▾
Barangay Mabuhay is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mabuhay hall?▾
Barangay Mabuhay is located in San Fernando, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mabuhay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mabuhay is Carlito Amor Galve (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mabuhay?▾
You can contact Barangay Mabuhay via phone at 09260628964.
What municipality is Barangay Mabuhay part of?▾
Barangay Mabuhay is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mabuhay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mabuhay 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 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 Mabuhay.
Has the population of Barangay Mabuhay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mabuhay went from 3,398 residents to 3,049 — a change of -10.3% 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 Mabuhay in?▾
Barangay Mabuhay is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Bukidnon, and is one of 24 barangays administered by San Fernando.
How many barangays are in San Fernando?▾
San Fernando has 24 barangays, including Barangay Mabuhay. You can browse the full list on our San Fernando page.
How many residents does Barangay Mabuhay have?▾
Barangay Mabuhay had a population of 3,049 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mabuhay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Fernando is 8711. 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 Mabuhay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mabuhay 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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