Barangay Catagman forms part of the city of Island Garden City of Samal in Davao Del Norte, Philippines. It had a population of 1,799 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Island Garden City of Samal. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Ruel H. Bantillo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Catagman · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Catagman
Barangay Catagman forms part of Island Garden City of Samal, a city in Davao Del Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Catagman had a population of 1,799. This made it the 33rd largest of 46 barangays in Island Garden City of Samal by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Catagman accounted for approximately 1.50% of the total population of Island Garden City of Samal, which stood at 119,701 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Catagman moved from 1,744 residents to 1,799, an intercensal change of +3.2%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Catagman is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Island Garden City of Samal is a city comprising 46 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Catagman, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Del Norte, which contains 223 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Catagman ranks 171st by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao Del Norte is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Catagman is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.
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 Island Garden City of Samal 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 Catagman from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,297
—
—
2020 CPH
1,744
+447
+34.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,799
+55
+3.2%
2015–2020: +34.5% total (+6.10%/yr).2020–2024: +3.2% total (+0.78%/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 Island Garden City of Samal
33rdof 46
Among the lower half of Island Garden City of Samal by population.
Share of Island Garden City of Samal
1.5%
of the city's total 119,701 residents.
Rank in Davao Del Norte
171stof 223
Province-wide percentile: 24.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Island Garden City of Samal (city) class
4th
Parent city 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 Catagman
Where is Barangay Catagman located?▾
Barangay Catagman is a barangay in the city of Island Garden City of Samal, Davao Del Norte, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Catagman hall?▾
Barangay Catagman is located in Island Garden City of Samal, Davao Del Norte, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Catagman?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Catagman is Ruel H. Bantillo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Catagman?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Catagman is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Island Garden City of Samal LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Catagman part of?▾
Barangay Catagman is one of 46 barangays in the city of Island Garden City of Samal, Davao Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Catagman urban or rural?▾
Barangay Catagman 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 Island Garden City of Samal?▾
Island Garden City of Samal is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Catagman.
Has the population of Barangay Catagman been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Catagman went from 1,744 residents to 1,799 — a change of +3.2% 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 Catagman in?▾
Barangay Catagman is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Del Norte, and is one of 46 barangays administered by Island Garden City of Samal.
How many barangays are in Island Garden City of Samal?▾
Island Garden City of Samal has 46 barangays, including Barangay Catagman. You can browse the full list on our Island Garden City of Samal page.
How many residents does Barangay Catagman have?▾
Barangay Catagman had a population of 1,799 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Catagman?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Island Garden City of Samal is 8119. 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 Catagman, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Catagman 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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