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Punong Barangay
Jose Cavite Lopez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Linaga · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Linaga
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Linaga is one of the administrative divisions of Canaman in Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Linaga had a population of 580. This made it the 22nd largest of 24 barangays in Canaman by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Linaga accounted for approximately 1.62% of the total population of Canaman, which stood at 35,766 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 Linaga changed from 591 to 580, a shift of -1.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Canaman. Barangay Linaga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Canaman is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Linaga, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camarines Sur, which contains 1,063 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Linaga ranks 934th by 2024 POPCEN population. Camarines Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Canaman 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 Linaga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
547
—
—
2020 CPH
591
+44
+8.0%
2024 POPCEN
580
-11
-1.9%
2015–2020: +8.0% total (+1.56%/yr).2020–2024: -1.9% total (-0.47%/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 Canaman
22ndof 24
Among the smaller barangays of Canaman by population.
Share of Canaman
1.6%
of the municipality's total 35,766 residents.
Rank in Camarines Sur
934thof 1,063
Province-wide percentile: 12.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Canaman (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 Linaga
Where is Barangay Linaga located?▾
Barangay Linaga is a barangay in the municipality of Canaman, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Linaga hall?▾
Barangay Linaga is located in Canaman, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Linaga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Linaga is Jose Cavite Lopez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Linaga?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Linaga is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Canaman LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Linaga part of?▾
Barangay Linaga is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Canaman, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Linaga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Linaga 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 Canaman?▾
Canaman 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 Linaga.
Has the population of Barangay Linaga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Linaga went from 591 residents to 580 — a change of -1.9% 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 Linaga in?▾
Barangay Linaga is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Camarines Sur, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Canaman.
How many barangays are in Canaman?▾
Canaman has 24 barangays, including Barangay Linaga. You can browse the full list on our Canaman page.
How many residents does Barangay Linaga have?▾
Barangay Linaga had a population of 580 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Linaga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Canaman is 4402. 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 Linaga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Linaga 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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