Barangay Kinawitan is a barangay in Daraga, Albay, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Daraga. It had a population of 529 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ryan Mapare Tuparan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Kinawitan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Kinawitan
Barangay Kinawitan is a small barangay in the municipality of Daraga, located in the province of Albay, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kinawitan had a population of 529. This made it the 51st largest of 54 barangays in Daraga by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kinawitan accounted for approximately 0.38% of the total population of Daraga, which stood at 138,000 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Kinawitan moved from 420 residents to 529, an intercensal change of +26.0%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Kinawitan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Daraga is a municipality comprising 54 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Kinawitan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Albay, which contains 720 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Kinawitan ranks 650th by 2024 POPCEN population. Albay is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Kinawitan 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 Daraga 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 Kinawitan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
451
—
—
2020 CPH
420
-31
-6.9%
2024 POPCEN
529
+109
+26.0%
2015–2020: -6.9% total (-1.41%/yr).2020–2024: +26.0% total (+5.94%/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 Daraga
51stof 54
Among the smaller barangays of Daraga by population.
Share of Daraga
0.38%
of the municipality's total 138,000 residents.
Rank in Albay
650thof 720
Province-wide percentile: 10.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Daraga (municipality) class
1st
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 Kinawitan
Where is Barangay Kinawitan located?▾
Barangay Kinawitan is a barangay in the municipality of Daraga, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Kinawitan hall?▾
Barangay Kinawitan is located in Daraga, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Kinawitan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Kinawitan is Ryan Mapare Tuparan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Kinawitan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Kinawitan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Daraga LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Kinawitan part of?▾
Barangay Kinawitan is one of 54 barangays in the municipality of Daraga, Albay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Kinawitan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Kinawitan 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 Daraga?▾
Daraga is classified as a 1st 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 Kinawitan.
Has the population of Barangay Kinawitan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Kinawitan went from 420 residents to 529 — a change of +26.0% 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 Kinawitan in?▾
Barangay Kinawitan is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Albay, and is one of 54 barangays administered by Daraga.
How many barangays are in Daraga?▾
Daraga has 54 barangays, including Barangay Kinawitan. You can browse the full list on our Daraga page.
How many residents does Barangay Kinawitan have?▾
Barangay Kinawitan had a population of 529 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Kinawitan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Daraga is 4501. 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 Kinawitan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Kinawitan 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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