Barangay Looc is a barangay in Catarman, Camiguin, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Catarman. It had a population of 688 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 Catarman. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Ronald Cabrera De La Riarte(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Looc · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Looc
Situated in Catarman, Camiguin, Barangay Looc is one of 14 barangays that make up the municipality within Northern Mindanao.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Looc had a population of 688. This made it the 13th largest of 14 barangays in Catarman by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Looc accounted for approximately 3.78% of the total population of Catarman, which stood at 18,186 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Looc moved from 723 residents to 688, an intercensal change of -4.8%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Looc is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Catarman is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Looc, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camiguin, which contains 58 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Looc ranks 51st by 2024 POPCEN population. Camiguin is classified as a 5th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Looc 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 Catarman 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 Looc from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
770
—
—
2020 CPH
723
-47
-6.1%
2024 POPCEN
688
-35
-4.8%
2015–2020: -6.1% total (-1.25%/yr).2020–2024: -4.8% total (-1.23%/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 Catarman
13thof 14
Among the smaller barangays of Catarman by population.
Share of Catarman
3.8%
of the municipality's total 18,186 residents.
Rank in Camiguin
51stof 58
Province-wide percentile: 14.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Catarman (municipality) class
5th
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 Looc in Catarman during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Looc
Where is Barangay Looc located?▾
Barangay Looc is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, Camiguin, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Looc hall?▾
Barangay Looc is located in Catarman, Camiguin, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Looc?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Looc is Ronald Cabrera De La Riarte (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Looc?▾
You can contact Barangay Looc via phone at 0885252652.
What municipality is Barangay Looc part of?▾
Barangay Looc is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Catarman, Camiguin, Philippines.
Is Barangay Looc urban or rural?▾
Barangay Looc 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 Catarman?▾
Catarman is classified as a 5th 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 Looc.
Has the population of Barangay Looc been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Looc went from 723 residents to 688 — a change of -4.8% 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 Looc in?▾
Barangay Looc is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Camiguin, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Catarman.
How many barangays are in Catarman?▾
Catarman has 14 barangays, including Barangay Looc. You can browse the full list on our Catarman page.
How many residents does Barangay Looc have?▾
Barangay Looc had a population of 688 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Looc?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Catarman is 9104. 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 Looc, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Looc 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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