Situated in the municipality of Santa Fe, Romblon, Barangay Mat-i is one of the administrative divisions of MIMAROPA Region. It had a population of 1,286 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Arlan Musico Capispisan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mat-i · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Mat-i
Barangay Mat-i forms part of Santa Fe, a municipality in Romblon, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mat-i had a population of 1,286. This made it the 9th largest of 11 barangays in Santa Fe by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mat-i accounted for approximately 7.32% of the total population of Santa Fe, which stood at 17,578 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mat-i moved from 1,274 residents to 1,286, an intercensal change of +0.9%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Mat-i is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Fe is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mat-i, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Romblon, which contains 219 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mat-i ranks 106th by 2024 POPCEN population. Romblon is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Mat-i 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 Fe 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 Mat-i from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,191
—
—
2020 CPH
1,274
+83
+7.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,286
+12
+0.9%
2015–2020: +7.0% total (+1.36%/yr).2020–2024: +0.9% total (+0.23%/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 Fe
9thof 11
Among the lower half of Santa Fe by population.
Share of Santa Fe
7.3%
of the municipality's total 17,578 residents.
Rank in Romblon
106thof 219
Province-wide percentile: 52.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Fe (municipality) class
5th
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 Mat-i
Where is Barangay Mat-i located?▾
Barangay Mat-i is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Fe, Romblon, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mat-i hall?▾
Barangay Mat-i is located in Santa Fe, Romblon, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mat-i?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mat-i is Arlan Musico Capispisan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mat-i?▾
You can contact Barangay Mat-i via phone at 09267890593.
What municipality is Barangay Mat-i part of?▾
Barangay Mat-i is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Santa Fe, Romblon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mat-i urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mat-i 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 Fe?▾
Santa Fe is classified as a 5th 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 Mat-i.
Has the population of Barangay Mat-i been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mat-i went from 1,274 residents to 1,286 — a change of +0.9% 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 Mat-i in?▾
Barangay Mat-i is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Romblon, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Santa Fe.
How many barangays are in Santa Fe?▾
Santa Fe has 11 barangays, including Barangay Mat-i. You can browse the full list on our Santa Fe page.
How many residents does Barangay Mat-i have?▾
Barangay Mat-i had a population of 1,286 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mat-i?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Fe is 5508. 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 Mat-i, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mat-i 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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