Located in Loreto, Agusan Del Sur, Barangay Katipunan is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Loreto. It had a population of 584 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Cherryl Quijada Lara(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Katipunan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Katipunan
Barangay Katipunan forms part of Loreto, a municipality in Agusan Del Sur, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Katipunan had a population of 584. This made it the 17th largest of 17 barangays in Loreto by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Katipunan accounted for approximately 1.33% of the total population of Loreto, which stood at 43,761 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Katipunan changed from 633 to 584, a shift of -7.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Loreto. Barangay Katipunan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Loreto is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Katipunan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Sur, which contains 314 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Katipunan ranks 288th by 2024 POPCEN population. Agusan 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 Loreto 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 Katipunan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
525
—
—
2020 CPH
633
+108
+20.6%
2024 POPCEN
584
-49
-7.7%
2015–2020: +20.6% total (+3.81%/yr).2020–2024: -7.7% total (-1.99%/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 Loreto
17thof 17
Among the smaller barangays of Loreto by population.
Share of Loreto
1.3%
of the municipality's total 43,761 residents.
Rank in Agusan Del Sur
288thof 314
Province-wide percentile: 9.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Loreto (municipality) class
1st
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 Katipunan
Where is Barangay Katipunan located?▾
Barangay Katipunan is a barangay in the municipality of Loreto, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Katipunan hall?▾
Barangay Katipunan is located in Loreto, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Katipunan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Katipunan is Cherryl Quijada Lara (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Katipunan?▾
You can contact Barangay Katipunan via phone at 09097302616.
What municipality is Barangay Katipunan part of?▾
Barangay Katipunan is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Loreto, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Katipunan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Katipunan 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 Loreto?▾
Loreto is classified as a 1st 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 Katipunan.
Has the population of Barangay Katipunan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Katipunan went from 633 residents to 584 — a change of -7.7% 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 Katipunan in?▾
Barangay Katipunan is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Agusan Del Sur, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Loreto.
How many barangays are in Loreto?▾
Loreto has 17 barangays, including Barangay Katipunan. You can browse the full list on our Loreto page.
How many residents does Barangay Katipunan have?▾
Barangay Katipunan had a population of 584 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Katipunan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Loreto is 8507. 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 Katipunan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Katipunan 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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