Situated in the municipality of Initao, Misamis Oriental, Barangay Pagahan is one of the administrative divisions of Northern Mindanao. It had a population of 1,355 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Kristine Magsalay Balabat(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pagahan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Pagahan
Barangay Pagahan forms part of Initao, a municipality in Misamis Oriental, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pagahan had a population of 1,355. This made it the 10th largest of 16 barangays in Initao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pagahan accounted for approximately 3.93% 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 1,326 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,355 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.2%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Pagahan 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 Pagahan, 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 Pagahan ranks 282nd 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 Pagahan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,020
—
—
2020 CPH
1,326
+306
+30.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,355
+29
+2.2%
2015–2020: +30.0% total (+5.39%/yr).2020–2024: +2.2% total (+0.54%/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
10thof 16
Among the lower half of Initao by population.
Share of Initao
3.9%
of the municipality's total 34,445 residents.
Rank in Misamis Oriental
282ndof 504
Province-wide percentile: 44.
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 Pagahan
Where is Barangay Pagahan located?▾
Barangay Pagahan is a barangay in the municipality of Initao, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pagahan hall?▾
Barangay Pagahan 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 Pagahan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pagahan is Kristine Magsalay Balabat (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pagahan?▾
You can contact Barangay Pagahan via phone at 0888820235.
What municipality is Barangay Pagahan part of?▾
Barangay Pagahan is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Initao, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pagahan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pagahan 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 Pagahan.
Has the population of Barangay Pagahan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pagahan went from 1,326 residents to 1,355 — a change of +2.2% 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 Pagahan in?▾
Barangay Pagahan 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 Pagahan. You can browse the full list on our Initao page.
How many residents does Barangay Pagahan have?▾
Barangay Pagahan had a population of 1,355 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pagahan?▾
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 Pagahan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pagahan 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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