Located in Kitcharao, Agusan Del Norte, Barangay Mahayahay is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Kitcharao. It had a population of 3,389 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mario Catamora Magsanay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mahayahay · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Mahayahay
Barangay Mahayahay is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Kitcharao, located in the province of Agusan Del Norte, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mahayahay had a population of 3,389. This made it the 2nd largest of 11 barangays in Kitcharao by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mahayahay accounted for approximately 14.95% of the total population of Kitcharao, which stood at 22,671 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mahayahay moved from 3,035 residents to 3,389, an intercensal change of +11.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Mahayahay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Kitcharao is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mahayahay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Norte, which contains 253 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mahayahay ranks 86th by 2024 POPCEN population. Agusan Del Norte is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Mahayahay 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 Kitcharao 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 Mahayahay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,632
—
—
2020 CPH
3,035
+403
+15.3%
2024 POPCEN
3,389
+354
+11.7%
2015–2020: +15.3% total (+2.89%/yr).2020–2024: +11.7% total (+2.80%/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 Kitcharao
2ndof 11
Among the top 10% of Kitcharao by population.
Share of Kitcharao
14.9%
of the municipality's total 22,671 residents.
Rank in Agusan Del Norte
86thof 253
Province-wide percentile: 66.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Kitcharao (municipality) class
4th
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 Mahayahay
Where is Barangay Mahayahay located?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Kitcharao, Agusan Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mahayahay hall?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is located in Kitcharao, Agusan Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahayahay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahayahay is Mario Catamora Magsanay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mahayahay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Mahayahay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Kitcharao LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Mahayahay part of?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Kitcharao, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mahayahay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mahayahay 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 Kitcharao?▾
Kitcharao is classified as a 4th 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 Mahayahay.
Has the population of Barangay Mahayahay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mahayahay went from 3,035 residents to 3,389 — a change of +11.7% 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 Mahayahay in?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Agusan Del Norte, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Kitcharao.
How many barangays are in Kitcharao?▾
Kitcharao has 11 barangays, including Barangay Mahayahay. You can browse the full list on our Kitcharao page.
How many residents does Barangay Mahayahay have?▾
Barangay Mahayahay had a population of 3,389 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mahayahay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Kitcharao is 8609. 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 Mahayahay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mahayahay 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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