Barangay Culandanum is a barangay in Aborlan, Palawan, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Aborlan. It had a population of 1,588 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Franklin Carillo Canja(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Culandanum · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Culandanum
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Culandanum is one of the administrative divisions of Aborlan in Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Culandanum had a population of 1,588. This made it the 11th largest of 19 barangays in Aborlan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Culandanum accounted for approximately 3.97% of the total population of Aborlan, which stood at 39,972 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Culandanum changed from 1,511 to 1,588, a shift of +5.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Aborlan. Barangay Culandanum is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Aborlan is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Culandanum, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Palawan, which contains 433 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Culandanum ranks 249th by 2024 POPCEN population. Palawan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Culandanum 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 Aborlan 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 Culandanum from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,296
—
—
2020 CPH
1,511
+215
+16.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,588
+77
+5.1%
2015–2020: +16.6% total (+3.12%/yr).2020–2024: +5.1% total (+1.25%/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 Aborlan
11thof 19
Among the lower half of Aborlan by population.
Share of Aborlan
4.0%
of the municipality's total 39,972 residents.
Rank in Palawan
249thof 433
Province-wide percentile: 43.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Aborlan (municipality) class
1st
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 Culandanum
Where is Barangay Culandanum located?▾
Barangay Culandanum is a barangay in the municipality of Aborlan, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Culandanum hall?▾
Barangay Culandanum is located in Aborlan, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Culandanum?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Culandanum is Franklin Carillo Canja (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Culandanum?▾
You can contact Barangay Culandanum via phone at 09468125953.
What municipality is Barangay Culandanum part of?▾
Barangay Culandanum is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Culandanum urban or rural?▾
Barangay Culandanum 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 Aborlan?▾
Aborlan is classified as a 1st 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 Culandanum.
Has the population of Barangay Culandanum been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Culandanum went from 1,511 residents to 1,588 — a change of +5.1% 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 Culandanum in?▾
Barangay Culandanum is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Palawan, and is one of 19 barangays administered by Aborlan.
How many barangays are in Aborlan?▾
Aborlan has 19 barangays, including Barangay Culandanum. You can browse the full list on our Aborlan page.
How many residents does Barangay Culandanum have?▾
Barangay Culandanum had a population of 1,588 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Culandanum?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Aborlan is 5302. 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 Culandanum, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Culandanum 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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