Located in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Barangay Sambulawan is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Laguindingan. It had a population of 1,973 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Wennie U. Abellar(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sambulawan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Sambulawan
Barangay Sambulawan is a small barangay in the municipality of Laguindingan, located in the province of Misamis Oriental, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sambulawan had a population of 1,973. This made it the 6th largest of 11 barangays in Laguindingan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sambulawan accounted for approximately 7.13% of the total population of Laguindingan, which stood at 27,688 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,741 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,973 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +13.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Sambulawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Laguindingan is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sambulawan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Misamis Oriental, which contains 504 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Sambulawan ranks 207th by 2024 POPCEN population. Misamis Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Sambulawan 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 Laguindingan 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 Sambulawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,432
—
—
2020 CPH
1,741
+309
+21.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,973
+232
+13.3%
2015–2020: +21.6% total (+3.99%/yr).2020–2024: +13.3% total (+3.18%/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 Laguindingan
6thof 11
Among the upper half of Laguindingan by population.
Share of Laguindingan
7.1%
of the municipality's total 27,688 residents.
Rank in Misamis Oriental
207thof 504
Province-wide percentile: 59.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Laguindingan (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 Sambulawan
Where is Barangay Sambulawan located?▾
Barangay Sambulawan is a barangay in the municipality of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sambulawan hall?▾
Barangay Sambulawan is located in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sambulawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sambulawan is Wennie U. Abellar (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sambulawan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Sambulawan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Laguindingan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Sambulawan part of?▾
Barangay Sambulawan is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sambulawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sambulawan 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 Laguindingan?▾
Laguindingan 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 Sambulawan.
Has the population of Barangay Sambulawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sambulawan went from 1,741 residents to 1,973 — a change of +13.3% 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 Sambulawan in?▾
Barangay Sambulawan is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Misamis Oriental, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Laguindingan.
How many barangays are in Laguindingan?▾
Laguindingan has 11 barangays, including Barangay Sambulawan. You can browse the full list on our Laguindingan page.
How many residents does Barangay Sambulawan have?▾
Barangay Sambulawan had a population of 1,973 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sambulawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Laguindingan is 9019. 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 Sambulawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sambulawan 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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