Located in Initao, Misamis Oriental, Barangay Kanitoan is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Initao. It had a population of 1,926 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Guyde Abragan Ubagan JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Kanitoan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Kanitoan
Situated in Initao, Misamis Oriental, Barangay Kanitoan is one of 16 barangays that make up the municipality within Northern Mindanao.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kanitoan had a population of 1,926. This made it the 7th largest of 16 barangays in Initao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kanitoan accounted for approximately 5.59% of the total population of Initao, which stood at 34,445 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,834 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,926 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +5.0%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Kanitoan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Initao is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Kanitoan, 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 Kanitoan ranks 214th 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 Initao 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 Kanitoan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,640
—
—
2020 CPH
1,834
+194
+11.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,926
+92
+5.0%
2015–2020: +11.8% total (+2.26%/yr).2020–2024: +5.0% total (+1.23%/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 Initao
7thof 16
Among the upper half of Initao by population.
Share of Initao
5.6%
of the municipality's total 34,445 residents.
Rank in Misamis Oriental
214thof 504
Province-wide percentile: 58.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Initao (municipality) class
3rd
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 Kanitoan
Where is Barangay Kanitoan located?▾
Barangay Kanitoan is a barangay in the municipality of Initao, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Kanitoan hall?▾
Barangay Kanitoan is located in Initao, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Kanitoan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Kanitoan is Guyde Abragan Ubagan JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Kanitoan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Kanitoan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Initao LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Kanitoan part of?▾
Barangay Kanitoan is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Initao, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Kanitoan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Kanitoan 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 Initao?▾
Initao is classified as a 3rd 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 Kanitoan.
Has the population of Barangay Kanitoan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Kanitoan went from 1,834 residents to 1,926 — a change of +5.0% 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 Kanitoan in?▾
Barangay Kanitoan 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 16 barangays administered by Initao.
How many barangays are in Initao?▾
Initao has 16 barangays, including Barangay Kanitoan. You can browse the full list on our Initao page.
How many residents does Barangay Kanitoan have?▾
Barangay Kanitoan had a population of 1,926 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Kanitoan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Initao is 9022. 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 Kanitoan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Kanitoan 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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