Situated in the City of Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Barangay Gala is one of the administrative divisions of Northern Mindanao. It had a population of 959 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Romel Dayuha Alduheza(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gala · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Gala
Barangay Gala forms part of City of Ozamiz, a city in Misamis Occidental, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gala had a population of 959. This made it the 37th largest of 51 barangays in City of Ozamiz by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Gala accounted for approximately 0.67% of the total population of City of Ozamiz, which stood at 143,620 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 923 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 959 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Gala is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Ozamiz is a city comprising 51 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gala, 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 Gala ranks 230th 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.
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 Ozamiz 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 Gala from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
935
—
—
2020 CPH
923
-12
-1.3%
2024 POPCEN
959
+36
+3.9%
2015–2020: -1.3% total (-0.26%/yr).2020–2024: +3.9% total (+0.96%/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 Ozamiz
37thof 51
Among the lower half of City of Ozamiz by population.
Share of City of Ozamiz
0.67%
of the city's total 143,620 residents.
Rank in Misamis Occidental
230thof 490
Province-wide percentile: 53.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
City of Ozamiz (city) class
3rd
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 Gala
Where is Barangay Gala located?▾
Barangay Gala is a barangay in the City of Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gala hall?▾
Barangay Gala is located in City of Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gala?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gala is Romel Dayuha Alduheza (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gala?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Gala is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Ozamiz LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Gala part of?▾
Barangay Gala is one of 51 barangays in the City of Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gala urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gala 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 Ozamiz?▾
City of Ozamiz is classified as a 3rd 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 Gala.
Has the population of Barangay Gala been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gala went from 923 residents to 959 — a change of +3.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Gala in?▾
Barangay Gala 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 51 barangays administered by City of Ozamiz.
How many barangays are in City of Ozamiz?▾
City of Ozamiz has 51 barangays, including Barangay Gala. You can browse the full list on our City of Ozamiz page.
How many residents does Barangay Gala have?▾
Barangay Gala had a population of 959 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gala?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Ozamiz is 7200. 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 Gala, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gala was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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