Barangay Santo Niño is a barangay in Carmen, Davao Del Norte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Carmen. It had a population of 6,352 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Carmen. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Niño · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Santo Niño
Barangay Santo Niño is a large barangay in the municipality of Carmen, located in the province of Davao Del Norte, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 6,352. This made it the 4th largest of 20 barangays in Carmen by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santo Niño accounted for approximately 7.44% of the total population of Carmen, which stood at 85,423 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Santo Niño moved from 6,210 residents to 6,352, an intercensal change of +2.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Santo Niño is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.
Carmen is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santo Niño, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Del Norte, which contains 223 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Niño ranks 45th by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao Del Norte is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santo Niño 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Santo Niño is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Santo Niño from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
5,784
—
—
2020 CPH
6,210
+426
+7.4%
2024 POPCEN
6,352
+142
+2.3%
2015–2020: +7.4% total (+1.43%/yr).2020–2024: +2.3% total (+0.57%/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 Carmen
4thof 20
Among the top quartile of Carmen by population.
Share of Carmen
7.4%
of the municipality's total 85,423 residents.
Rank in Davao Del Norte
45thof 223
Province-wide percentile: 80.
PSA Classification
Urban
Higher density, predominantly built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Carmen (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Santo Niño in Carmen during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Santo Niño
Where is Barangay Santo Niño located?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is a barangay in the municipality of Carmen, Davao Del Norte, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Niño hall?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is located in Carmen, Davao Del Norte, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Santo Niño is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santo Niño?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santo Niño is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Carmen LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santo Niño part of?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Carmen, Davao Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Niño urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is officially classified as urban by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Urban classification reflects higher population density and a more built-up character — typically more permanent housing, paved roads, and proximity to commercial activity than rural barangays in the same municipality.
What is the income classification of Carmen?▾
Carmen 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 Santo Niño.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Niño been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Niño went from 6,210 residents to 6,352 — a change of +2.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Santo Niño in?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Del Norte, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Carmen.
How many barangays are in Carmen?▾
Carmen has 20 barangays, including Barangay Santo Niño. You can browse the full list on our Carmen page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Niño have?▾
Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 6,352 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Carmen is 8101. 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 Santo Niño, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Niño 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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