Barangay 17 (Pob.)

Situated in City of Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Barangay 17 (Pob.) is one of 79 barangays that make up the city within Northern Mindanao.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay 17 (Pob.) had a population of 1,813. This made it the 26th largest of 79 barangays in City of Gingoog by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay 17 (Pob.) accounted for approximately 1.33% of the total population of City of Gingoog, which stood at 136,698 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 2,270 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 1,813 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -20.1%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay 17 (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Gingoog is a city comprising 79 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay 17 (Pob.), 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 17 (Pob.) ranks 182nd by 2020 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.