Barangay Gahak is a barangay in Kawit, Cavite, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Kawit. It had a population of 2,954 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gahak · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Gahak
Situated in Kawit, Cavite, Barangay Gahak is one of 23 barangays that make up the municipality within CALABARZON.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gahak had a population of 2,954. This made it the 15th largest of 23 barangays in Kawit by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gahak accounted for approximately 2.39% of the total population of Kawit, which stood at 123,631 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Gahak changed from 2,934 to 2,954, a shift of +0.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Kawit. Barangay Gahak is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Kawit is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gahak, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cavite, which contains 829 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Gahak ranks 374th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cavite 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Gahak is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Gahak from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,243
—
—
2020 CPH
2,934
+691
+30.8%
2024 POPCEN
2,954
+20
+0.7%
2015–2020: +30.8% total (+5.52%/yr).2020–2024: +0.7% total (+0.17%/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 Kawit
15thof 23
Among the lower half of Kawit by population.
Share of Kawit
2.4%
of the municipality's total 123,631 residents.
Rank in Cavite
374thof 829
Province-wide percentile: 55.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Kawit (municipality) class
1st
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 Gahak
Where is Barangay Gahak located?▾
Barangay Gahak is a barangay in the municipality of Kawit, Cavite, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gahak hall?▾
Barangay Gahak is located in Kawit, Cavite, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gahak?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Gahak is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gahak?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Gahak is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Kawit LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Gahak part of?▾
Barangay Gahak is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Kawit, Cavite, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gahak urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gahak 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 Kawit?▾
Kawit is classified as a 1st 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 Gahak.
Has the population of Barangay Gahak been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gahak went from 2,934 residents to 2,954 — a change of +0.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Gahak in?▾
Barangay Gahak is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Cavite, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Kawit.
How many barangays are in Kawit?▾
Kawit has 23 barangays, including Barangay Gahak. You can browse the full list on our Kawit page.
How many residents does Barangay Gahak have?▾
Barangay Gahak had a population of 2,954 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gahak?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Kawit is 4104. 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 Gahak, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gahak 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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