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Punong Barangay
Libertad B. Tulen(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Layawan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Layawan
Barangay Layawan is a small barangay in the City of Oroquieta, located in the province of Misamis Occidental, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Layawan had a population of 768. This made it the 28th largest of 47 barangays in City of Oroquieta by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Layawan accounted for approximately 1.08% of the total population of City of Oroquieta, which stood at 71,373 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Layawan moved from 811 residents to 768, an intercensal change of -5.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Layawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Oroquieta is a city comprising 47 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Layawan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Misamis Occidental, which contains 490 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Layawan ranks 281st by 2024 POPCEN population. Misamis Occidental is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Layawan is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 City of Oroquieta 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 Layawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
777
—
—
2020 CPH
811
+34
+4.4%
2024 POPCEN
768
-43
-5.3%
2015–2020: +4.4% total (+0.86%/yr).2020–2024: -5.3% total (-1.35%/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 Oroquieta
28thof 47
Among the lower half of City of Oroquieta by population.
Share of City of Oroquieta
1.1%
of the city's total 71,373 residents.
Rank in Misamis Occidental
281stof 490
Province-wide percentile: 43.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of Oroquieta (city) class
4th
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 Layawan
Where is Barangay Layawan located?▾
Barangay Layawan is a barangay in the City of Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Layawan hall?▾
Barangay Layawan is located in City of Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Layawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Layawan is Libertad B. Tulen (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Layawan?▾
You can contact Barangay Layawan via phone at 09510469014.
What city is Barangay Layawan part of?▾
Barangay Layawan is one of 47 barangays in the City of Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Layawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Layawan 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 Oroquieta?▾
City of Oroquieta is classified as a 4th 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 Layawan.
Has the population of Barangay Layawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Layawan went from 811 residents to 768 — a change of -5.3% 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 Layawan in?▾
Barangay Layawan is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Misamis Occidental, and is one of 47 barangays administered by City of Oroquieta.
How many barangays are in City of Oroquieta?▾
City of Oroquieta has 47 barangays, including Barangay Layawan. You can browse the full list on our City of Oroquieta page.
How many residents does Barangay Layawan have?▾
Barangay Layawan had a population of 768 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Layawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Oroquieta is 7207. 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 Layawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Layawan 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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