Barangay Puerto Princesa is a local government unit in Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,793 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Puerto Princesa · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Puerto Princesa
Barangay Puerto Princesa is a 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 Puerto Princesa had a population of 1,793. This made it the 4th largest of 27 barangays in Basilisa by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Puerto Princesa accounted for approximately 6.58% of the total population of Basilisa, which stood at 27,238 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 Puerto Princesa changed from 2,120 to 1,793, a shift of -15.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Basilisa. Barangay Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa, 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 Puerto Princesa ranks 17th 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.
Barangay Puerto Princesa 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 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 Puerto Princesa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,903
—
—
2020 CPH
2,120
+217
+11.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,793
-327
-15.4%
2015–2020: +11.4% total (+2.18%/yr).2020–2024: -15.4% total (-4.10%/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
4thof 27
Among the top quartile of Basilisa by population.
Share of Basilisa
6.6%
of the municipality's total 27,238 residents.
Rank in Dinagat Islands
17thof 100
Province-wide percentile: 84.
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 Puerto Princesa
Where is Barangay Puerto Princesa located?▾
Barangay Puerto Princesa is a barangay in the municipality of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Puerto Princesa hall?▾
Barangay Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Puerto Princesa is Saturnino Dogmoc Lanugon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Puerto Princesa?▾
You can contact Barangay Puerto Princesa via phone at 09967113739.
What municipality is Barangay Puerto Princesa part of?▾
Barangay Puerto Princesa is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Philippines.
Is Barangay Puerto Princesa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa.
Has the population of Barangay Puerto Princesa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Puerto Princesa went from 2,120 residents to 1,793 — a change of -15.4% 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 Puerto Princesa in?▾
Barangay Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa. You can browse the full list on our Basilisa page.
How many residents does Barangay Puerto Princesa have?▾
Barangay Puerto Princesa had a population of 1,793 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 Puerto Princesa 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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