Barangay Olivo is a barangay in Tabuelan, Cebu, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Tabuelan. It had a population of 2,997 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Edwin Ruelo Jarina(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Olivo · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Olivo
Barangay Olivo is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Tabuelan, located in the province of Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Olivo had a population of 2,997. This made it the 5th largest of 12 barangays in Tabuelan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Olivo accounted for approximately 10.10% of the total population of Tabuelan, which stood at 29,662 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,787 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,997 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +7.5%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Olivo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tabuelan is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Olivo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Olivo ranks 469th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Tabuelan 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 Olivo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,120
—
—
2020 CPH
2,787
+667
+31.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,997
+210
+7.5%
2015–2020: +31.5% total (+5.62%/yr).2020–2024: +7.5% total (+1.83%/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 Tabuelan
5thof 12
Among the upper half of Tabuelan by population.
Share of Tabuelan
10.1%
of the municipality's total 29,662 residents.
Rank in Cebu
469thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 61.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Tabuelan (municipality) class
4th
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 Olivo
Where is Barangay Olivo located?▾
Barangay Olivo is a barangay in the municipality of Tabuelan, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Olivo hall?▾
Barangay Olivo is located in Tabuelan, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Olivo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Olivo is Edwin Ruelo Jarina (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Olivo?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Olivo is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tabuelan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Olivo part of?▾
Barangay Olivo is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Tabuelan, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Olivo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Olivo 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 Tabuelan?▾
Tabuelan is classified as a 4th 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 Olivo.
Has the population of Barangay Olivo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Olivo went from 2,787 residents to 2,997 — a change of +7.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Olivo in?▾
Barangay Olivo is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Tabuelan.
How many barangays are in Tabuelan?▾
Tabuelan has 12 barangays, including Barangay Olivo. You can browse the full list on our Tabuelan page.
How many residents does Barangay Olivo have?▾
Barangay Olivo had a population of 2,997 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Olivo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tabuelan is 6044. 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 Olivo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Olivo 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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