Located in Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental, Barangay Gandawan is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Don Victoriano Chiongbian. It had a population of 494 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Situated in Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental, Barangay Gandawan is one of 11 barangays that make up the municipality within Northern Mindanao.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gandawan had a population of 494. This made it the 8th largest of 11 barangays in Don Victoriano Chiongbian by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gandawan accounted for approximately 4.84% of the total population of Don Victoriano Chiongbian, which stood at 10,214 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Gandawan moved from 385 residents to 494, an intercensal change of +28.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Gandawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Don Victoriano Chiongbian is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gandawan, 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 Gandawan ranks 396th 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 Don Victoriano Chiongbian 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 Gandawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
373
—
—
2020 CPH
385
+12
+3.2%
2024 POPCEN
494
+109
+28.3%
2015–2020: +3.2% total (+0.64%/yr).2020–2024: +28.3% total (+6.43%/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 Don Victoriano Chiongbian
8thof 11
Among the lower half of Don Victoriano Chiongbian by population.
Share of Don Victoriano Chiongbian
4.8%
of the municipality's total 10,214 residents.
Rank in Misamis Occidental
396thof 490
Province-wide percentile: 19.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Don Victoriano Chiongbian (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 Gandawan
Where is Barangay Gandawan located?▾
Barangay Gandawan is a barangay in the municipality of Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gandawan hall?▾
Barangay Gandawan is located in Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gandawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gandawan is Hermano Gonzales Cabanag (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gandawan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Gandawan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Don Victoriano Chiongbian LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Gandawan part of?▾
Barangay Gandawan is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gandawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gandawan 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 Don Victoriano Chiongbian?▾
Don Victoriano Chiongbian 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 Gandawan.
Has the population of Barangay Gandawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gandawan went from 385 residents to 494 — a change of +28.3% 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 Gandawan in?▾
Barangay Gandawan 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 11 barangays administered by Don Victoriano Chiongbian.
How many barangays are in Don Victoriano Chiongbian?▾
Don Victoriano Chiongbian has 11 barangays, including Barangay Gandawan. You can browse the full list on our Don Victoriano Chiongbian page.
How many residents does Barangay Gandawan have?▾
Barangay Gandawan had a population of 494 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gandawan 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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