Barangay Carlos P. Garcia is a barangay in Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Gitagum. It had a population of 856 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Andy Fernandez Peneda(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Carlos P. Garcia · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Carlos P. Garcia
Situated in Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, Barangay Carlos P. Garcia 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 Carlos P. Garcia had a population of 856. This made it the 10th largest of 11 barangays in Gitagum by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Carlos P. Garcia accounted for approximately 4.44% of the total population of Gitagum, which stood at 19,269 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Carlos P. Garcia moved from 828 residents to 856, an intercensal change of +3.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Carlos P. Garcia is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Gitagum is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Carlos P. Garcia, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Misamis Oriental, which contains 504 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Carlos P. Garcia ranks 366th by 2024 POPCEN population. Misamis Oriental is classified as a 1st 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 Gitagum 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 Carlos P. Garcia from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
764
—
—
2020 CPH
828
+64
+8.4%
2024 POPCEN
856
+28
+3.4%
2015–2020: +8.4% total (+1.62%/yr).2020–2024: +3.4% total (+0.83%/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 Gitagum
10thof 11
Among the smaller barangays of Gitagum by population.
Share of Gitagum
4.4%
of the municipality's total 19,269 residents.
Rank in Misamis Oriental
366thof 504
Province-wide percentile: 28.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Gitagum (municipality) class
5th
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 Carlos P. Garcia
Where is Barangay Carlos P. Garcia located?▾
Barangay Carlos P. Garcia is a barangay in the municipality of Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Carlos P. Garcia hall?▾
Barangay Carlos P. Garcia is located in Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Carlos P. Garcia?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Carlos P. Garcia is Andy Fernandez Peneda (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Carlos P. Garcia?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Carlos P. Garcia is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Gitagum LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Carlos P. Garcia part of?▾
Barangay Carlos P. Garcia is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Carlos P. Garcia urban or rural?▾
Barangay Carlos P. Garcia 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 Gitagum?▾
Gitagum is classified as a 5th 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 Carlos P. Garcia.
Has the population of Barangay Carlos P. Garcia been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Carlos P. Garcia went from 828 residents to 856 — a change of +3.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Carlos P. Garcia in?▾
Barangay Carlos P. Garcia is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Misamis Oriental, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Gitagum.
How many barangays are in Gitagum?▾
Gitagum has 11 barangays, including Barangay Carlos P. Garcia. You can browse the full list on our Gitagum page.
How many residents does Barangay Carlos P. Garcia have?▾
Barangay Carlos P. Garcia had a population of 856 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Carlos P. Garcia?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Gitagum is 9020. 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 Carlos P. Garcia, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Carlos P. Garcia 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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