Situated in the City of Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Barangay Eureka is one of the administrative divisions of Northern Mindanao. It had a population of 1,652 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Porferio Yamit Duque JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Eureka · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Eureka
Barangay Eureka forms part of City of Gingoog, a city in Misamis Oriental, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Eureka had a population of 1,652. 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 Eureka accounted for approximately 1.19% of the total population of City of Gingoog, which stood at 138,895 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Eureka moved from 2,573 residents to 1,652, an intercensal change of -35.8%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Eureka is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Gingoog is a city comprising 79 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Eureka, 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 Eureka ranks 247th 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 Gingoog 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 Eureka from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,123
—
—
2020 CPH
2,573
+450
+21.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,652
-921
-35.8%
2015–2020: +21.2% total (+3.92%/yr).2020–2024: -35.8% total (-10.49%/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 Gingoog
26thof 79
Among the upper half of City of Gingoog by population.
Share of City of Gingoog
1.2%
of the city's total 138,895 residents.
Rank in Misamis Oriental
247thof 504
Province-wide percentile: 51.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Gingoog (city) class
2nd
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 Eureka
Where is Barangay Eureka located?▾
Barangay Eureka is a barangay in the City of Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Eureka hall?▾
Barangay Eureka is located in City of Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Eureka?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Eureka is Porferio Yamit Duque JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Eureka?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Eureka is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Gingoog LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Eureka part of?▾
Barangay Eureka is one of 79 barangays in the City of Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Eureka urban or rural?▾
Barangay Eureka 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 Gingoog?▾
City of Gingoog is classified as a 2nd 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 Eureka.
Has the population of Barangay Eureka been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Eureka went from 2,573 residents to 1,652 — a change of -35.8% 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 Eureka in?▾
Barangay Eureka 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 79 barangays administered by City of Gingoog.
How many barangays are in City of Gingoog?▾
City of Gingoog has 79 barangays, including Barangay Eureka. You can browse the full list on our City of Gingoog page.
How many residents does Barangay Eureka have?▾
Barangay Eureka had a population of 1,652 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Eureka?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Gingoog is 9014. 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 Eureka, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Eureka was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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