Barangay Pichon is a local government unit in Caraga, Davao Oriental, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 4,552 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Thelma Masumpad Tanding(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pichon · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Pichon
Barangay Pichon forms part of Caraga, a municipality in Davao Oriental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pichon had a population of 4,552. This made it the 3rd largest of 17 barangays in Caraga by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pichon accounted for approximately 11.49% of the total population of Caraga, which stood at 39,630 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 4,946 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 4,552 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -8.0%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Pichon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Caraga is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pichon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Oriental, which contains 183 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pichon ranks 32nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao Oriental 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 Caraga 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 Pichon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
6,095
—
—
2020 CPH
4,946
-1,149
-18.9%
2024 POPCEN
4,552
-394
-8.0%
2015–2020: -18.9% total (-4.09%/yr).2020–2024: -8.0% total (-2.05%/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 Caraga
3rdof 17
Among the top quartile of Caraga by population.
Share of Caraga
11.5%
of the municipality's total 39,630 residents.
Rank in Davao Oriental
32ndof 183
Province-wide percentile: 83.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Caraga (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 Pichon
Where is Barangay Pichon located?▾
Barangay Pichon is a barangay in the municipality of Caraga, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pichon hall?▾
Barangay Pichon is located in Caraga, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pichon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pichon is Thelma Masumpad Tanding (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pichon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pichon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Caraga LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Pichon part of?▾
Barangay Pichon is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Caraga, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pichon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pichon 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 Caraga?▾
Caraga 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 Pichon.
Has the population of Barangay Pichon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pichon went from 4,946 residents to 4,552 — a change of -8.0% 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 Pichon in?▾
Barangay Pichon is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Oriental, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Caraga.
How many barangays are in Caraga?▾
Caraga has 17 barangays, including Barangay Pichon. You can browse the full list on our Caraga page.
How many residents does Barangay Pichon have?▾
Barangay Pichon had a population of 4,552 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pichon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Caraga is 8203. 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 Pichon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pichon was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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