Located in Cateel, Davao Oriental, Barangay Maglahus is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Cateel. It had a population of 1,221 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jonathan Labton Donato(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Maglahus · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Maglahus
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Maglahus is one of the administrative divisions of Cateel in Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Maglahus had a population of 1,221. This made it the 13th largest of 16 barangays in Cateel by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Maglahus accounted for approximately 2.68% of the total population of Cateel, which stood at 45,623 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Maglahus moved from 1,449 residents to 1,221, an intercensal change of -15.7%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Maglahus is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cateel is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Maglahus, 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 Maglahus ranks 152nd 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Maglahus 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 Cateel 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 Maglahus from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,567
—
—
2020 CPH
1,449
-118
-7.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,221
-228
-15.7%
2015–2020: -7.5% total (-1.55%/yr).2020–2024: -15.7% total (-4.19%/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 Cateel
13thof 16
Among the lower half of Cateel by population.
Share of Cateel
2.7%
of the municipality's total 45,623 residents.
Rank in Davao Oriental
152ndof 183
Province-wide percentile: 17.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Cateel (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 Maglahus
Where is Barangay Maglahus located?▾
Barangay Maglahus is a barangay in the municipality of Cateel, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Maglahus hall?▾
Barangay Maglahus is located in Cateel, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Maglahus?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Maglahus is Jonathan Labton Donato (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Maglahus?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Maglahus is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Cateel LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Maglahus part of?▾
Barangay Maglahus is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Cateel, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Maglahus urban or rural?▾
Barangay Maglahus 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 Cateel?▾
Cateel 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 Maglahus.
Has the population of Barangay Maglahus been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Maglahus went from 1,449 residents to 1,221 — a change of -15.7% 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 Maglahus in?▾
Barangay Maglahus 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 16 barangays administered by Cateel.
How many barangays are in Cateel?▾
Cateel has 16 barangays, including Barangay Maglahus. You can browse the full list on our Cateel page.
How many residents does Barangay Maglahus have?▾
Barangay Maglahus had a population of 1,221 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Maglahus?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cateel is 8205. 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 Maglahus, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Maglahus 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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