Barangay Guinobatan is a local government unit in Trinidad, Bohol, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,512 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Michael James Del Rosario Lao(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Guinobatan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Guinobatan
Barangay Guinobatan is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Trinidad, located in the province of Bohol, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Guinobatan had a population of 2,512. This made it the 3rd largest of 20 barangays in Trinidad by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guinobatan accounted for approximately 6.75% of the total population of Trinidad, which stood at 37,191 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Guinobatan moved from 2,410 residents to 2,512, an intercensal change of +4.2%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Guinobatan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Trinidad is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Guinobatan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bohol, which contains 1,109 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Guinobatan ranks 98th by 2024 POPCEN population. Bohol is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Guinobatan 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.
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 Trinidad 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 Guinobatan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,038
—
—
2020 CPH
2,410
+372
+18.3%
2024 POPCEN
2,512
+102
+4.2%
2015–2020: +18.3% total (+3.41%/yr).2020–2024: +4.2% total (+1.04%/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 Trinidad
3rdof 20
Among the top 10% of Trinidad by population.
Share of Trinidad
6.8%
of the municipality's total 37,191 residents.
Rank in Bohol
98thof 1,109
Province-wide percentile: 91.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Trinidad (municipality) class
3rd
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 Guinobatan in Trinidad during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Guinobatan
Where is Barangay Guinobatan located?▾
Barangay Guinobatan is a barangay in the municipality of Trinidad, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Guinobatan hall?▾
Barangay Guinobatan is located in Trinidad, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Guinobatan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Guinobatan is Michael James Del Rosario Lao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Guinobatan?▾
You can contact Barangay Guinobatan via phone at 09178806660.
What municipality is Barangay Guinobatan part of?▾
Barangay Guinobatan is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Trinidad, Bohol, Philippines.
Is Barangay Guinobatan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Guinobatan 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 Trinidad?▾
Trinidad is classified as a 3rd 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 Guinobatan.
Has the population of Barangay Guinobatan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Guinobatan went from 2,410 residents to 2,512 — a change of +4.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Guinobatan in?▾
Barangay Guinobatan is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Bohol, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Trinidad.
How many barangays are in Trinidad?▾
Trinidad has 20 barangays, including Barangay Guinobatan. You can browse the full list on our Trinidad page.
How many residents does Barangay Guinobatan have?▾
Barangay Guinobatan had a population of 2,512 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Guinobatan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Trinidad is 6324. 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 Guinobatan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Guinobatan 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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