Barangay 26 (Pob.)

Barangay 26 (Pob.) forms part of City of Gingoog, a city in Misamis Oriental, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay 26 (Pob.) had a population of 5,792. This made it the 4th largest of 79 barangays in City of Gingoog by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay 26 (Pob.) accounted for approximately 4.24% of the total population of City of Gingoog, which stood at 136,698 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay 26 (Pob.) moving from 4,874 residents to 5,792 residents, an intercensal change of +18.8%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay 26 (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 26 (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 26 (Pob.) ranks 30th 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.