Located in City of El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Barangay Himaya is one of 15 barangays in the City of El Salvador. It had a population of 2,308 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Pepito Estrada Apag(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Himaya · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Himaya
Barangay Himaya forms part of City of El Salvador, a city in Misamis Oriental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Himaya had a population of 2,308. This made it the 8th largest of 15 barangays in City of El Salvador by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Himaya accounted for approximately 3.72% of the total population of City of El Salvador, which stood at 62,126 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,027 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,308 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +13.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Himaya is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of El Salvador is a city comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Himaya, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Misamis Oriental, which contains 504 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Himaya ranks 175th by 2024 POPCEN population. Misamis 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 City of El Salvador 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 Himaya from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,797
—
—
2020 CPH
2,027
+230
+12.8%
2024 POPCEN
2,308
+281
+13.9%
2015–2020: +12.8% total (+2.44%/yr).2020–2024: +13.9% total (+3.30%/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 City of El Salvador
8thof 15
Among the upper half of City of El Salvador by population.
Share of City of El Salvador
3.7%
of the city's total 62,126 residents.
Rank in Misamis Oriental
175thof 504
Province-wide percentile: 65.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of El Salvador (city) class
6th
Parent city 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 Himaya
Where is Barangay Himaya located?▾
Barangay Himaya is a barangay in the City of El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Himaya hall?▾
Barangay Himaya is located in City of El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Himaya?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Himaya is Pepito Estrada Apag (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Himaya?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Himaya is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of El Salvador LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Himaya part of?▾
Barangay Himaya is one of 15 barangays in the City of El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Himaya urban or rural?▾
Barangay Himaya 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 City of El Salvador?▾
City of El Salvador is classified as a 6th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Himaya.
Has the population of Barangay Himaya been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Himaya went from 2,027 residents to 2,308 — a change of +13.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Himaya in?▾
Barangay Himaya is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Misamis Oriental, and is one of 15 barangays administered by City of El Salvador.
How many barangays are in City of El Salvador?▾
City of El Salvador has 15 barangays, including Barangay Himaya. You can browse the full list on our City of El Salvador page.
How many residents does Barangay Himaya have?▾
Barangay Himaya had a population of 2,308 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Himaya?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of El Salvador is 9017. 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 Himaya, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Himaya 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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Information on Barangay Himaya, City of El Salvador is compiled from the following authoritative sources. Each citation links to the primary publisher.
Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-25.
