Located in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, Barangay Sinara Alto is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Jimenez. It had a population of 746 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Gregorio Ramo Salcedo Jr.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sinara Alto · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Sinara Alto
Situated in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, Barangay Sinara Alto is one of 24 barangays that make up the municipality within Northern Mindanao.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sinara Alto had a population of 746. This made it the 16th largest of 24 barangays in Jimenez by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sinara Alto accounted for approximately 2.55% of the total population of Jimenez, which stood at 29,265 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 760 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 746 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -1.8%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Sinara Alto is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Jimenez is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sinara Alto, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Misamis Occidental, which contains 490 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Sinara Alto ranks 292nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Misamis Occidental is classified as a 2nd 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 Jimenez 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 Sinara Alto from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
697
—
—
2020 CPH
760
+63
+9.0%
2024 POPCEN
746
-14
-1.8%
2015–2020: +9.0% total (+1.75%/yr).2020–2024: -1.8% total (-0.46%/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 Jimenez
16thof 24
Among the lower half of Jimenez by population.
Share of Jimenez
2.5%
of the municipality's total 29,265 residents.
Rank in Misamis Occidental
292ndof 490
Province-wide percentile: 41.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Jimenez (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 Sinara Alto
Where is Barangay Sinara Alto located?▾
Barangay Sinara Alto is a barangay in the municipality of Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sinara Alto hall?▾
Barangay Sinara Alto is located in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sinara Alto?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sinara Alto is Gregorio Ramo Salcedo Jr. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sinara Alto?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Sinara Alto is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Jimenez LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Sinara Alto part of?▾
Barangay Sinara Alto is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sinara Alto urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sinara Alto 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 Jimenez?▾
Jimenez 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 Sinara Alto.
Has the population of Barangay Sinara Alto been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sinara Alto went from 760 residents to 746 — a change of -1.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Sinara Alto in?▾
Barangay Sinara Alto is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Misamis Occidental, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Jimenez.
How many barangays are in Jimenez?▾
Jimenez has 24 barangays, including Barangay Sinara Alto. You can browse the full list on our Jimenez page.
How many residents does Barangay Sinara Alto have?▾
Barangay Sinara Alto had a population of 746 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sinara Alto?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Jimenez is 7204. 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 Sinara Alto, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sinara Alto was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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