Barangay Arellano is a local government unit in Libjo, Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga region of the Philippines. It had a population of 603 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Arellano is a small barangay in the municipality of Libjo, located in the province of Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Arellano had a population of 603. This made it the 11th largest of 16 barangays in Libjo by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Arellano accounted for approximately 3.32% of the total population of Libjo, which stood at 18,157 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Arellano moved from 635 residents to 603, an intercensal change of -5.0%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Arellano is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Libjo is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Arellano, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Dinagat Islands, which contains 100 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Arellano ranks 75th by 2024 POPCEN population. Dinagat Islands is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Arellano 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 Libjo 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 Arellano from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
604
—
—
2020 CPH
635
+31
+5.1%
2024 POPCEN
603
-32
-5.0%
2015–2020: +5.1% total (+1.01%/yr).2020–2024: -5.0% total (-1.28%/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 Libjo
11thof 16
Among the lower half of Libjo by population.
Share of Libjo
3.3%
of the municipality's total 18,157 residents.
Rank in Dinagat Islands
75thof 100
Province-wide percentile: 26.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Libjo (municipality) class
5th
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Arellano in Libjo during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Arellano
Where is Barangay Arellano located?▾
Barangay Arellano is a barangay in the municipality of Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Arellano hall?▾
Barangay Arellano is located in Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Arellano?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Arellano is Leonito Surigao Gemao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Arellano?▾
You can contact Barangay Arellano via phone at 09514038804.
What municipality is Barangay Arellano part of?▾
Barangay Arellano is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Philippines.
Is Barangay Arellano urban or rural?▾
Barangay Arellano 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 Libjo?▾
Libjo is classified as a 5th 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 Arellano.
Has the population of Barangay Arellano been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Arellano went from 635 residents to 603 — a change of -5.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Arellano in?▾
Barangay Arellano is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Dinagat Islands, and is one of 16 barangays administered by Libjo.
How many barangays are in Libjo?▾
Libjo has 16 barangays, including Barangay Arellano. You can browse the full list on our Libjo page.
How many residents does Barangay Arellano have?▾
Barangay Arellano had a population of 603 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 Arellano was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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