Located in Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Barangay Gamut is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Barobo. It had a population of 3,388 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jovelyn Zabala Malinao(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gamut · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Gamut
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Gamut is one of the administrative divisions of Barobo in Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gamut had a population of 3,388. This made it the 3rd largest of 21 barangays in Barobo by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gamut accounted for approximately 6.31% of the total population of Barobo, which stood at 53,729 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 Gamut changed from 3,510 to 3,388, a shift of -3.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Barobo. Barangay Gamut is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Barobo is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gamut, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Sur, which contains 309 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Gamut ranks 37th by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Gamut 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 Barobo 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 Gamut from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,203
—
—
2020 CPH
3,510
+307
+9.6%
2024 POPCEN
3,388
-122
-3.5%
2015–2020: +9.6% total (+1.85%/yr).2020–2024: -3.5% total (-0.88%/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 Barobo
3rdof 21
Among the top 10% of Barobo by population.
Share of Barobo
6.3%
of the municipality's total 53,729 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Sur
37thof 309
Province-wide percentile: 88.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Barobo (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 Gamut
Where is Barangay Gamut located?▾
Barangay Gamut is a barangay in the municipality of Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gamut hall?▾
Barangay Gamut is located in Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gamut?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gamut is Jovelyn Zabala Malinao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gamut?▾
You can contact Barangay Gamut via phone at 09618337605.
What municipality is Barangay Gamut part of?▾
Barangay Gamut is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gamut urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gamut 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 Barobo?▾
Barobo 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 Gamut.
Has the population of Barangay Gamut been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gamut went from 3,510 residents to 3,388 — a change of -3.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Gamut in?▾
Barangay Gamut is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Sur, and is one of 21 barangays administered by Barobo.
How many barangays are in Barobo?▾
Barobo has 21 barangays, including Barangay Gamut. You can browse the full list on our Barobo page.
How many residents does Barangay Gamut have?▾
Barangay Gamut had a population of 3,388 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gamut?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Barobo is 8309. 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 Gamut, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gamut 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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