Barangay Cabulihan is a local government unit in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, in the Negros Island Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,469 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Barangay Cabulihan forms part of Vallehermoso, a municipality in Negros Oriental, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cabulihan had a population of 1,469. This made it the 14th largest of 15 barangays in Vallehermoso by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cabulihan accounted for approximately 3.46% of the total population of Vallehermoso, which stood at 42,421 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,427 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,469 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Cabulihan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Vallehermoso is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cabulihan, 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 Cabulihan ranks 375th by 2024 POPCEN 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 Cabulihan 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 Vallehermoso 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 Cabulihan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,369
—
—
2020 CPH
1,427
+58
+4.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,469
+42
+2.9%
2015–2020: +4.2% total (+0.83%/yr).2020–2024: +2.9% total (+0.73%/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 Vallehermoso
14thof 15
Among the smaller barangays of Vallehermoso by population.
Share of Vallehermoso
3.5%
of the municipality's total 42,421 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
375thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 33.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Vallehermoso (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Cabulihan
Where is Barangay Cabulihan located?▾
Barangay Cabulihan is a barangay in the municipality of Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cabulihan hall?▾
Barangay Cabulihan is located in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabulihan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabulihan is Ramon Alpeche Esguerra (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cabulihan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cabulihan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Vallehermoso LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cabulihan part of?▾
Barangay Cabulihan is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cabulihan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cabulihan 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 Vallehermoso?▾
Vallehermoso 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 Cabulihan.
Has the population of Barangay Cabulihan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cabulihan went from 1,427 residents to 1,469 — a change of +2.9% 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 Cabulihan in?▾
Barangay Cabulihan is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Vallehermoso.
How many barangays are in Vallehermoso?▾
Vallehermoso has 15 barangays, including Barangay Cabulihan. You can browse the full list on our Vallehermoso page.
How many residents does Barangay Cabulihan have?▾
Barangay Cabulihan had a population of 1,469 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cabulihan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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