Region VII

Barangays in Central Visayas

Central Visayas has 2 provinces, 101 cities & municipalities, and 2,312 barangays.

Population & Statistics

From the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN)

Total Population (2024): 6,640,875
Population (2020): 8,081,988
Population (2015): 7,396,898
Growth (2020 → 2024): -17.8%

Barangay Insights for Central Visayas

The most populous barangay in Central Visayas is Brgy. Guadalupe with 70,076 residents, while the smallest with a reliable count is Brgy. Kaorasan (64). Of the 2,312 barangays with a classification on record, 16% are urban and 84% rural. Elected-officials records are documented for 99% of the 2,312 barangays here.

Barangays: 2,312
Avg. population: 2,872
Median population: 1,395
Officials documented: 99%
Urban: 16%

Most populous

Brgy. Guadalupe

70,076 residents

Smallest (reliable count)

Brgy. Kaorasan

64 residents

Fastest growing (2020 to 2024)

Brgy. Kampingganon

+177.9%

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 Central Visayas

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

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1.Brgy. Guadalupe— 70,076
2.Brgy. Basak— 68,667
3.Brgy. Mactan— 48,100
4.Brgy. Tisa— 46,812
5.Brgy. Lahug (Pob.)— 46,002
6.Brgy. Basak San Nicolas— 37,118
7.Brgy. Yati— 37,082
8.Brgy. Labangon— 36,373
9.Brgy. Inayawan— 34,259
10.Brgy. Gun-ob— 33,539

Major Cities in Central Visayas

Top 8 cities by barangay count.

Provinces in Central Visayas

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Visayas

How many barangays are in Central Visayas?▾

Central Visayas has 2,312 barangays across 2 provinces and 101 cities and municipalities in the Philippines.

What is the most populous barangay in Central Visayas?▾

The most populous barangay in Central Visayas is Brgy. Guadalupe with 70,076 residents, based on the latest census published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

What is the population of Central Visayas?▾

Central Visayas had a population of 6,640,875 according to 2024 POPCEN.

When was this page last updated?▾

The information on this page for Central Visayas was last updated on 2026-06-29. Barangay counts and population figures can change over time; always verify with the local government unit before relying on this information for official transactions.