Barangay Maligaya is a barangay in Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Hinatuan. It had a population of 600 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
William C Iyana(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Maligaya · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Maligaya
Barangay Maligaya forms part of Hinatuan, 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 Maligaya had a population of 600. This made it the 20th largest of 24 barangays in Hinatuan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Maligaya accounted for approximately 1.35% of the total population of Hinatuan, which stood at 44,475 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 550 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 600 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +9.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Maligaya is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Hinatuan is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Maligaya, 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 Maligaya ranks 288th 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.
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 Hinatuan 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 Maligaya from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
538
—
—
2020 CPH
550
+12
+2.2%
2024 POPCEN
600
+50
+9.1%
2015–2020: +2.2% total (+0.44%/yr).2020–2024: +9.1% total (+2.20%/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 Hinatuan
20thof 24
Among the smaller barangays of Hinatuan by population.
Share of Hinatuan
1.3%
of the municipality's total 44,475 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Sur
288thof 309
Province-wide percentile: 7.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Hinatuan (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 Maligaya
Where is Barangay Maligaya located?▾
Barangay Maligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Maligaya hall?▾
Barangay Maligaya is located in Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Maligaya?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Maligaya is William C Iyana (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Maligaya?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Maligaya is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Hinatuan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Maligaya part of?▾
Barangay Maligaya is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Maligaya urban or rural?▾
Barangay Maligaya 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 Hinatuan?▾
Hinatuan 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 Maligaya.
Has the population of Barangay Maligaya been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Maligaya went from 550 residents to 600 — a change of +9.1% 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 Maligaya in?▾
Barangay Maligaya 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 24 barangays administered by Hinatuan.
How many barangays are in Hinatuan?▾
Hinatuan has 24 barangays, including Barangay Maligaya. You can browse the full list on our Hinatuan page.
How many residents does Barangay Maligaya have?▾
Barangay Maligaya had a population of 600 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Maligaya?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Hinatuan is 8310. 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 Maligaya, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Maligaya 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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