Barangay Magatas

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

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Magatas had a population of 6,597. This made it the 4th largest of 15 barangays in Sibulan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Magatas accounted for approximately 10.25% of the total population of Sibulan, which stood at 64,343 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 5,697 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 6,597 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +15.8%, consistent with a growing settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Magatas as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Sibulan is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Magatas, 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 Magatas ranks 32nd 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.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Magatas 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.