Barangay Malabago is a barangay in Santa Cruz, Zambales, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Santa Cruz. It had a population of 2,793 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.
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Punong Barangay
Leopoldo Meneje Manila(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Malabago · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Malabago
Situated in Santa Cruz, Zambales, Barangay Malabago is one of 25 barangays that make up the municipality within Central Luzon.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Malabago had a population of 2,793. This made it the 11th largest of 25 barangays in Santa Cruz by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Malabago accounted for approximately 4.19% of the total population of Santa Cruz, which stood at 66,647 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,781 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,793 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.4%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Malabago is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Cruz is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Malabago, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zambales, which contains 247 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Malabago ranks 94th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zambales is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Malabago 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 Santa Cruz 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 Malabago from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,299
—
—
2020 CPH
2,781
+482
+21.0%
2024 POPCEN
2,793
+12
+0.4%
2015–2020: +21.0% total (+3.88%/yr).2020–2024: +0.4% total (+0.11%/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 Santa Cruz
11thof 25
Among the upper half of Santa Cruz by population.
Share of Santa Cruz
4.2%
of the municipality's total 66,647 residents.
Rank in Zambales
94thof 247
Province-wide percentile: 62.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Cruz (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Malabago in Santa Cruz during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Malabago
Where is Barangay Malabago located?▾
Barangay Malabago is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Malabago hall?▾
Barangay Malabago is located in Santa Cruz, Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Malabago?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Malabago is Leopoldo Meneje Manila (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Malabago?▾
You can contact Barangay Malabago via phone at (047) 232-5718.
What municipality is Barangay Malabago part of?▾
Barangay Malabago is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Zambales, Philippines.
Is Barangay Malabago urban or rural?▾
Barangay Malabago 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 Santa Cruz?▾
Santa Cruz 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 Malabago.
Has the population of Barangay Malabago been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Malabago went from 2,781 residents to 2,793 — a change of +0.4% 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 Malabago in?▾
Barangay Malabago is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Zambales, and is one of 25 barangays administered by Santa Cruz.
How many barangays are in Santa Cruz?▾
Santa Cruz has 25 barangays, including Barangay Malabago. You can browse the full list on our Santa Cruz page.
How many residents does Barangay Malabago have?▾
Barangay Malabago had a population of 2,793 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Malabago?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Cruz is 2213. 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 Malabago, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Malabago 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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