Situated in the municipality of Clarin, Misamis Occidental, Barangay Bito-on is one of the administrative divisions of Northern Mindanao. It had a population of 415 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
Teofilo Pekit Dapitan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bito-on · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bito-on
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Bito-on is one of the administrative divisions of Clarin in Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bito-on had a population of 415. This made it the 27th largest of 29 barangays in Clarin by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bito-on accounted for approximately 1.04% of the total population of Clarin, which stood at 39,867 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 373 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 415 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +11.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Bito-on 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 Bito-on, 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 Bito-on ranks 425th 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 Bito-on 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 Bito-on from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
359
—
—
2020 CPH
373
+14
+3.9%
2024 POPCEN
415
+42
+11.3%
2015–2020: +3.9% total (+0.77%/yr).2020–2024: +11.3% total (+2.70%/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
27thof 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
425thof 490
Province-wide percentile: 13.
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 Bito-on
Where is Barangay Bito-on located?▾
Barangay Bito-on is a barangay in the municipality of Clarin, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bito-on hall?▾
Barangay Bito-on 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 Bito-on?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bito-on is Teofilo Pekit Dapitan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bito-on?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bito-on 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 Bito-on part of?▾
Barangay Bito-on is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Clarin, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bito-on urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bito-on 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 Bito-on.
Has the population of Barangay Bito-on been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bito-on went from 373 residents to 415 — a change of +11.3% 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 Bito-on in?▾
Barangay Bito-on 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 Bito-on. You can browse the full list on our Clarin page.
How many residents does Barangay Bito-on have?▾
Barangay Bito-on had a population of 415 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bito-on?▾
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 Bito-on, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bito-on 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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