Situated in the municipality of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, Barangay Magdug is one of the administrative divisions of Davao Region. It had a population of 2,614 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Magdug is one of the administrative divisions of Governor Generoso in Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Magdug had a population of 2,614. This made it the 11th largest of 20 barangays in Governor Generoso by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Magdug accounted for approximately 4.10% of the total population of Governor Generoso, which stood at 63,695 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Magdug moved from 2,414 residents to 2,614, an intercensal change of +8.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Magdug is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Governor Generoso is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Magdug, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Oriental, which contains 183 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Magdug ranks 80th by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao 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 Governor Generoso 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 Magdug from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,307
—
—
2020 CPH
2,414
+107
+4.6%
2024 POPCEN
2,614
+200
+8.3%
2015–2020: +4.6% total (+0.91%/yr).2020–2024: +8.3% total (+2.01%/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 Governor Generoso
11thof 20
Among the upper half of Governor Generoso by population.
Share of Governor Generoso
4.1%
of the municipality's total 63,695 residents.
Rank in Davao Oriental
80thof 183
Province-wide percentile: 57.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Governor Generoso (municipality) class
2nd
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 Magdug
Where is Barangay Magdug located?▾
Barangay Magdug is a barangay in the municipality of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Magdug hall?▾
Barangay Magdug is located in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Magdug?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Magdug is Benjur Ricafort Montalban (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Magdug?▾
You can contact Barangay Magdug via phone at 0912345678.
What municipality is Barangay Magdug part of?▾
Barangay Magdug is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Magdug urban or rural?▾
Barangay Magdug 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 Governor Generoso?▾
Governor Generoso is classified as a 2nd 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 Magdug.
Has the population of Barangay Magdug been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Magdug went from 2,414 residents to 2,614 — a change of +8.3% 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 Magdug in?▾
Barangay Magdug is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Oriental, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Governor Generoso.
How many barangays are in Governor Generoso?▾
Governor Generoso has 20 barangays, including Barangay Magdug. You can browse the full list on our Governor Generoso page.
How many residents does Barangay Magdug have?▾
Barangay Magdug had a population of 2,614 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 Magdug 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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