Barangay Pakwan is a local government unit in Lanuza, Surigao Del Sur, in the Caraga region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,082 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Myrna Dawog Dawog(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pakwan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Pakwan
Barangay Pakwan is a small barangay in the municipality of Lanuza, located in the province of Surigao Del Sur, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pakwan had a population of 1,082. This made it the 6th largest of 13 barangays in Lanuza by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pakwan accounted for approximately 7.87% of the total population of Lanuza, which stood at 13,750 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Pakwan moved from 1,078 residents to 1,082, an intercensal change of +0.4%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Pakwan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lanuza is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pakwan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Sur, which contains 309 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pakwan ranks 208th by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Sur 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.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Lanuza 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 Pakwan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,042
—
—
2020 CPH
1,078
+36
+3.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,082
+4
+0.4%
2015–2020: +3.5% total (+0.68%/yr).2020–2024: +0.4% total (+0.09%/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 Lanuza
6thof 13
Among the upper half of Lanuza by population.
Share of Lanuza
7.9%
of the municipality's total 13,750 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Sur
208thof 309
Province-wide percentile: 33.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Lanuza (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 Pakwan
Where is Barangay Pakwan located?▾
Barangay Pakwan is a barangay in the municipality of Lanuza, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pakwan hall?▾
Barangay Pakwan is located in Lanuza, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pakwan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pakwan is Myrna Dawog Dawog (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pakwan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pakwan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lanuza LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Pakwan part of?▾
Barangay Pakwan is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Lanuza, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pakwan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pakwan 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 Lanuza?▾
Lanuza 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 Pakwan.
Has the population of Barangay Pakwan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pakwan went from 1,078 residents to 1,082 — a change of +0.4% 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 Pakwan in?▾
Barangay Pakwan is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Sur, and is one of 13 barangays administered by Lanuza.
How many barangays are in Lanuza?▾
Lanuza has 13 barangays, including Barangay Pakwan. You can browse the full list on our Lanuza page.
How many residents does Barangay Pakwan have?▾
Barangay Pakwan had a population of 1,082 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pakwan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lanuza is 8314. 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 Pakwan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pakwan 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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