Located in Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Barangay Metebagao is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Kitaotao. It had a population of 944 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Renato Josep Barbas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Metebagao · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Metebagao
Situated in Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Barangay Metebagao is one of 35 barangays that make up the municipality within Northern Mindanao.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Metebagao had a population of 944. This made it the 25th largest of 35 barangays in Kitaotao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Metebagao accounted for approximately 1.65% of the total population of Kitaotao, which stood at 57,364 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Metebagao moved from 802 residents to 944, an intercensal change of +17.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Metebagao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Kitaotao is a municipality comprising 35 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Metebagao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bukidnon, which contains 464 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Metebagao ranks 420th by 2024 POPCEN population. Bukidnon is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Metebagao is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Kitaotao 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 Metebagao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
747
—
—
2020 CPH
802
+55
+7.4%
2024 POPCEN
944
+142
+17.7%
2015–2020: +7.4% total (+1.43%/yr).2020–2024: +17.7% total (+4.16%/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 Kitaotao
25thof 35
Among the lower half of Kitaotao by population.
Share of Kitaotao
1.6%
of the municipality's total 57,364 residents.
Rank in Bukidnon
420thof 464
Province-wide percentile: 10.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Kitaotao (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 Metebagao
Where is Barangay Metebagao located?▾
Barangay Metebagao is a barangay in the municipality of Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Metebagao hall?▾
Barangay Metebagao is located in Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Metebagao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Metebagao is Renato Josep Barbas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Metebagao?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Metebagao is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Kitaotao LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Metebagao part of?▾
Barangay Metebagao is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Metebagao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Metebagao 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 Kitaotao?▾
Kitaotao 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 Metebagao.
Has the population of Barangay Metebagao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Metebagao went from 802 residents to 944 — a change of +17.7% 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 Metebagao in?▾
Barangay Metebagao is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Bukidnon, and is one of 35 barangays administered by Kitaotao.
How many barangays are in Kitaotao?▾
Kitaotao has 35 barangays, including Barangay Metebagao. You can browse the full list on our Kitaotao page.
How many residents does Barangay Metebagao have?▾
Barangay Metebagao had a population of 944 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Metebagao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Kitaotao is 8716. 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 Metebagao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Metebagao was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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