Barangay Balibadon is a local government unit in Cortes, Surigao Del Sur, in the Caraga region of the Philippines. It had a population of 797 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Cortes. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Eduardo Evallar Mendez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balibadon · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Balibadon
Barangay Balibadon forms part of Cortes, a municipality in Surigao Del Sur, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balibadon had a population of 797. This made it the 8th largest of 12 barangays in Cortes by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balibadon accounted for approximately 4.42% of the total population of Cortes, which stood at 18,023 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Balibadon moved from 898 residents to 797, an intercensal change of -11.2%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Balibadon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cortes is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balibadon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Sur, which contains 309 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balibadon ranks 262nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Balibadon 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 Cortes 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 Balibadon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
844
—
—
2020 CPH
898
+54
+6.4%
2024 POPCEN
797
-101
-11.2%
2015–2020: +6.4% total (+1.25%/yr).2020–2024: -11.2% total (-2.94%/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 Cortes
8thof 12
Among the lower half of Cortes by population.
Share of Cortes
4.4%
of the municipality's total 18,023 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Sur
262ndof 309
Province-wide percentile: 16.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Cortes (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 Balibadon
Where is Barangay Balibadon located?▾
Barangay Balibadon is a barangay in the municipality of Cortes, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balibadon hall?▾
Barangay Balibadon is located in Cortes, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balibadon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balibadon is Eduardo Evallar Mendez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balibadon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Balibadon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Cortes LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Balibadon part of?▾
Barangay Balibadon is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Cortes, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balibadon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balibadon 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 Cortes?▾
Cortes 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 Balibadon.
Has the population of Barangay Balibadon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balibadon went from 898 residents to 797 — a change of -11.2% 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 Balibadon in?▾
Barangay Balibadon is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Sur, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Cortes.
How many barangays are in Cortes?▾
Cortes has 12 barangays, including Barangay Balibadon. You can browse the full list on our Cortes page.
How many residents does Barangay Balibadon have?▾
Barangay Balibadon had a population of 797 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balibadon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cortes is 6341. 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 Balibadon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balibadon 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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