Bicol Region

Barangays in Masbate Province

Masbate is a province in Bicol Region with 21 cities and municipalities and 550 barangays.

Population & Statistics

2024 POPCEN

Total Population (2024): 910,813
Population (2020): 908,920
Population (2015): 892,393
Growth (2020 → 2024): +0.2%

Income classification: 1st

Barangay Insights for Masbate

The most populous barangay in Masbate is Brgy. Nursery with 12,733 residents, while the smallest with a reliable count is Brgy. San Isidro (249). Of the 550 barangays with a classification on record, 4% are urban and 96% rural. Elected-officials records are documented for 96% of the 550 barangays here.

Barangays: 550
Avg. population: 1,656
Median population: 1,342
Officials documented: 96%
Urban: 4%

Most populous

Brgy. Nursery

12,733 residents

Smallest (reliable count)

Brgy. San Isidro

249 residents

Fastest growing (2020 to 2024)

Brgy. Talabaan

+58.9%

Aggregated from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology.

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Most Populous Barangays in Masbate

The largest barangays in Masbate by population, from the latest Philippine Statistics Authority census.

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1.Brgy. Nursery— 12,733
2.Brgy. Tugbo— 8,642
3.Brgy. Puro— 8,135
4.Brgy. Poblacion— 7,726
5.Brgy. Espinosa— 7,485
6.Brgy. Ibingay— 7,274
7.Brgy. Poblacion— 6,642
8.Brgy. Panique— 5,876
9.Brgy. Bagumbayan— 5,754
10.Brgy. Mayngaran— 5,441

Frequently Asked Questions about Masbate

How many barangays are in Masbate?▾

Masbate has 550 barangays across 21 cities and municipalities in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines.

What is the most populous barangay in Masbate?▾

The most populous barangay in Masbate is Brgy. Nursery with 12,733 residents, based on the latest census published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

What is the population of Masbate?▾

Masbate had a population of 910,813 according to 2024 POPCEN.

What is the income classification of Masbate?▾

Masbate is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, based on its average annual regular income.

When was this page last updated?▾

The information on this page for Masbate was last updated on 2026-06-30. Barangay counts, population figures, and classifications can change over time; always verify with the local government unit before relying on this information for official transactions.