Barangay Imelda is a local government unit in Laak, Davao De Oro, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,195 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Imelda forms part of Laak, a municipality in Davao De Oro, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Imelda had a population of 2,195. This made it the 12th largest of 40 barangays in Laak by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Imelda accounted for approximately 2.62% of the total population of Laak, which stood at 83,632 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,173 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,195 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.0%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Imelda is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Laak is a municipality comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Imelda, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao De Oro, which contains 237 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Imelda ranks 122nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao De Oro 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 Imelda 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 Laak 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 Imelda from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,312
—
—
2020 CPH
2,173
-139
-6.0%
2024 POPCEN
2,195
+22
+1.0%
2015–2020: -6.0% total (-1.23%/yr).2020–2024: +1.0% total (+0.25%/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 Laak
12thof 40
Among the upper half of Laak by population.
Share of Laak
2.6%
of the municipality's total 83,632 residents.
Rank in Davao De Oro
122ndof 237
Province-wide percentile: 49.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Laak (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 Imelda
Where is Barangay Imelda located?▾
Barangay Imelda is a barangay in the municipality of Laak, Davao De Oro, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Imelda hall?▾
Barangay Imelda is located in Laak, Davao De Oro, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Imelda?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Imelda 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 Imelda?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Imelda is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Laak LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Imelda part of?▾
Barangay Imelda is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Laak, Davao De Oro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Imelda urban or rural?▾
Barangay Imelda 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 Laak?▾
Laak 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 Imelda.
Has the population of Barangay Imelda been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Imelda went from 2,173 residents to 2,195 — a change of +1.0% 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 Imelda in?▾
Barangay Imelda is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao De Oro, and is one of 40 barangays administered by Laak.
How many barangays are in Laak?▾
Laak has 40 barangays, including Barangay Imelda. You can browse the full list on our Laak page.
How many residents does Barangay Imelda have?▾
Barangay Imelda had a population of 2,195 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Imelda 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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