Barangay Bernad is a barangay in Clarin, Misamis Occidental, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Clarin. It had a population of 402 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Clarin. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Eugenio Decena Pata(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bernad · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bernad
Barangay Bernad is a very small barangay in the municipality of Clarin, 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 Bernad had a population of 402. This made it the 28th largest of 29 barangays in Clarin by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bernad accounted for approximately 1.01% of the total population of Clarin, which stood at 39,867 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Bernad changed from 308 to 402, a shift of +30.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Clarin. Barangay Bernad is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Clarin is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bernad, 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 Bernad ranks 430th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Bernad is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Clarin 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 Bernad from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
312
—
—
2020 CPH
308
-4
-1.3%
2024 POPCEN
402
+94
+30.5%
2015–2020: -1.3% total (-0.26%/yr).2020–2024: +30.5% total (+6.89%/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 Clarin
28thof 29
Among the smaller barangays of Clarin by population.
Share of Clarin
1.0%
of the municipality's total 39,867 residents.
Rank in Misamis Occidental
430thof 490
Province-wide percentile: 12.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Clarin (municipality) class
4th
Parent municipality 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 Bernad
Where is Barangay Bernad located?▾
Barangay Bernad is a barangay in the municipality of Clarin, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bernad hall?▾
Barangay Bernad is located in Clarin, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bernad?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bernad is Eugenio Decena Pata (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bernad?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bernad is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Clarin LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bernad part of?▾
Barangay Bernad is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Clarin, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bernad urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bernad 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 Clarin?▾
Clarin is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality'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 Bernad.
Has the population of Barangay Bernad been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bernad went from 308 residents to 402 — a change of +30.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bernad in?▾
Barangay Bernad 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 29 barangays administered by Clarin.
How many barangays are in Clarin?▾
Clarin has 29 barangays, including Barangay Bernad. You can browse the full list on our Clarin page.
How many residents does Barangay Bernad have?▾
Barangay Bernad had a population of 402 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bernad?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Clarin is 7201. 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 Bernad, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bernad 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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