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Punong Barangay
Arnel Omlan Buagas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Peniel · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Peniel
Barangay Peniel forms part of Lopez Jaena, a municipality in Misamis Occidental, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Peniel had a population of 168. This made it the 27th largest of 28 barangays in Lopez Jaena by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Peniel accounted for approximately 0.65% of the total population of Lopez Jaena, which stood at 25,806 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Peniel moved from 163 residents to 168, an intercensal change of +3.1%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Peniel is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lopez Jaena is a municipality comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Peniel, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Misamis Occidental, which contains 490 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Peniel ranks 486th by 2024 POPCEN population. Misamis Occidental is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Peniel 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 Lopez Jaena 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 Peniel from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
153
—
—
2020 CPH
163
+10
+6.5%
2024 POPCEN
168
+5
+3.1%
2015–2020: +6.5% total (+1.27%/yr).2020–2024: +3.1% total (+0.76%/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 Lopez Jaena
27thof 28
Among the smaller barangays of Lopez Jaena by population.
Share of Lopez Jaena
0.65%
of the municipality's total 25,806 residents.
Rank in Misamis Occidental
486thof 490
Province-wide percentile: 1.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Lopez Jaena (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 Peniel
Where is Barangay Peniel located?▾
Barangay Peniel is a barangay in the municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Peniel hall?▾
Barangay Peniel is located in Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Peniel?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Peniel is Arnel Omlan Buagas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Peniel?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Peniel is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lopez Jaena LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Peniel part of?▾
Barangay Peniel is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Peniel urban or rural?▾
Barangay Peniel 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 Lopez Jaena?▾
Lopez Jaena 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 Peniel.
Has the population of Barangay Peniel been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Peniel went from 163 residents to 168 — a change of +3.1% 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 Peniel in?▾
Barangay Peniel is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Misamis Occidental, and is one of 28 barangays administered by Lopez Jaena.
How many barangays are in Lopez Jaena?▾
Lopez Jaena has 28 barangays, including Barangay Peniel. You can browse the full list on our Lopez Jaena page.
How many residents does Barangay Peniel have?▾
Barangay Peniel had a population of 168 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Peniel?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lopez Jaena is 7208. 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 Peniel, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Peniel 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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