Located in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Barangay Lidong is one of 49 barangays in the municipality of Caramoan. It had a population of 593 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ruel Dela Concepcion Gasga SR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lidong · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Lidong
Barangay Lidong forms part of Caramoan, a municipality in Camarines Sur, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lidong had a population of 593. This made it the 42nd largest of 49 barangays in Caramoan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lidong accounted for approximately 1.18% of the total population of Caramoan, which stood at 50,433 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Lidong moved from 833 residents to 593, an intercensal change of -28.8%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Lidong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Caramoan is a municipality comprising 49 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lidong, 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 Lidong ranks 928th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Lidong 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 Caramoan 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 Lidong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
418
—
—
2020 CPH
833
+415
+99.3%
2024 POPCEN
593
-240
-28.8%
2015–2020: +99.3% total (+14.79%/yr).2020–2024: -28.8% total (-8.15%/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 Caramoan
42ndof 49
Among the smaller barangays of Caramoan by population.
Share of Caramoan
1.2%
of the municipality's total 50,433 residents.
Rank in Camarines Sur
928thof 1,063
Province-wide percentile: 13.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Caramoan (municipality) class
2nd
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 Lidong
Where is Barangay Lidong located?▾
Barangay Lidong is a barangay in the municipality of Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lidong hall?▾
Barangay Lidong is located in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lidong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lidong is Ruel Dela Concepcion Gasga SR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lidong?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lidong is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Caramoan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Lidong part of?▾
Barangay Lidong is one of 49 barangays in the municipality of Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lidong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lidong 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 Caramoan?▾
Caramoan is classified as a 2nd 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 Lidong.
Has the population of Barangay Lidong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lidong went from 833 residents to 593 — a change of -28.8% 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 Lidong in?▾
Barangay Lidong 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 49 barangays administered by Caramoan.
How many barangays are in Caramoan?▾
Caramoan has 49 barangays, including Barangay Lidong. You can browse the full list on our Caramoan page.
How many residents does Barangay Lidong have?▾
Barangay Lidong had a population of 593 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lidong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Caramoan is 4429. 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 Lidong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lidong was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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