Barangay Kanihaan is a local government unit in Libjo, Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga region of the Philippines. It had a population of 220 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Situated in Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Barangay Kanihaan is one of 16 barangays that make up the municipality within Caraga.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kanihaan had a population of 220. This made it the 16th largest of 16 barangays in Libjo by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kanihaan accounted for approximately 1.21% of the total population of Libjo, which stood at 18,157 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 180 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 220 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +22.2%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Kanihaan 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 Kanihaan, 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 Kanihaan ranks 100th 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 Kanihaan 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 Kanihaan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
145
—
—
2020 CPH
180
+35
+24.1%
2024 POPCEN
220
+40
+22.2%
2015–2020: +24.1% total (+4.42%/yr).2020–2024: +22.2% total (+5.14%/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
16thof 16
Among the smaller barangays of Libjo by population.
Share of Libjo
1.2%
of the municipality's total 18,157 residents.
Rank in Dinagat Islands
100thof 100
Province-wide percentile: 1.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Kanihaan
Where is Barangay Kanihaan located?▾
Barangay Kanihaan is a barangay in the municipality of Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Kanihaan hall?▾
Barangay Kanihaan 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 Kanihaan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Kanihaan is Ramel Hinayon Surigao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Kanihaan?▾
You can contact Barangay Kanihaan via phone at 09517160425.
What municipality is Barangay Kanihaan part of?▾
Barangay Kanihaan is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Philippines.
Is Barangay Kanihaan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Kanihaan 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 Kanihaan.
Has the population of Barangay Kanihaan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Kanihaan went from 180 residents to 220 — a change of +22.2% 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 Kanihaan in?▾
Barangay Kanihaan 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 Kanihaan. You can browse the full list on our Libjo page.
How many residents does Barangay Kanihaan have?▾
Barangay Kanihaan had a population of 220 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 Kanihaan 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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