Barangay Columbus is a barangay in Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Basilisa. It had a population of 344 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Columbus is a very small barangay in the municipality of Basilisa, located in the province of Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Columbus had a population of 344. This made it the 27th largest of 27 barangays in Basilisa by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Columbus accounted for approximately 1.26% of the total population of Basilisa, which stood at 27,238 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 434 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 344 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -20.7%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Columbus is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Basilisa is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Columbus, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Dinagat Islands, which contains 100 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Columbus ranks 98th by 2024 POPCEN population. Dinagat Islands is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Columbus is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Basilisa 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 Columbus from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
429
—
—
2020 CPH
434
+5
+1.2%
2024 POPCEN
344
-90
-20.7%
2015–2020: +1.2% total (+0.23%/yr).2020–2024: -20.7% total (-5.64%/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 Basilisa
27thof 27
Among the smaller barangays of Basilisa by population.
Share of Basilisa
1.3%
of the municipality's total 27,238 residents.
Rank in Dinagat Islands
98thof 100
Province-wide percentile: 3.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Basilisa (municipality) class
4th*
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 Columbus
Where is Barangay Columbus located?▾
Barangay Columbus is a barangay in the municipality of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Columbus hall?▾
Barangay Columbus is located in Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Columbus?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Columbus is Premecia Ebol Botoy (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Columbus?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Columbus is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Basilisa LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Columbus part of?▾
Barangay Columbus is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Philippines.
Is Barangay Columbus urban or rural?▾
Barangay Columbus 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 Basilisa?▾
Basilisa is classified as a 4th* 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 Columbus.
Has the population of Barangay Columbus been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Columbus went from 434 residents to 344 — a change of -20.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Columbus in?▾
Barangay Columbus is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Dinagat Islands, and is one of 27 barangays administered by Basilisa.
How many barangays are in Basilisa?▾
Basilisa has 27 barangays, including Barangay Columbus. You can browse the full list on our Basilisa page.
How many residents does Barangay Columbus have?▾
Barangay Columbus had a population of 344 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 Columbus was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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