Barangay Maloh

Barangay Maloh forms part of Siaton, a municipality in Negros Oriental, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Maloh had a population of 6,421. This made it the 2nd largest of 26 barangays in Siaton by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Maloh accounted for approximately 7.73% of the total population of Siaton, which stood at 83,082 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Maloh moving from 5,607 residents to 6,421 residents, an intercensal change of +14.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Maloh is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Siaton is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Maloh, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Maloh ranks 34th by 2020 population. Negros Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Barangay Maloh 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.