Located in Magallanes, Agusan Del Norte, Barangay Guiasan is one of 8 barangays in the municipality of Magallanes. It had a population of 1,854 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Armando Ilustrisimo Batiancila(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Guiasan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Guiasan
Barangay Guiasan is a small barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, located in the province of Agusan Del Norte, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Guiasan had a population of 1,854. This made it the 6th largest of 8 barangays in Magallanes by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guiasan accounted for approximately 8.14% of the total population of Magallanes, which stood at 22,780 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,620 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,854 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +14.4%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Guiasan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Magallanes is a municipality comprising 8 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Guiasan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Norte, which contains 253 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Guiasan ranks 159th by 2024 POPCEN population. Agusan Del Norte is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Guiasan 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 Magallanes 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 Guiasan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,467
—
—
2020 CPH
1,620
+153
+10.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,854
+234
+14.4%
2015–2020: +10.4% total (+2.00%/yr).2020–2024: +14.4% total (+3.43%/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 Magallanes
6thof 8
Among the lower half of Magallanes by population.
Share of Magallanes
8.1%
of the municipality's total 22,780 residents.
Rank in Agusan Del Norte
159thof 253
Province-wide percentile: 38.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Magallanes (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 Guiasan
Where is Barangay Guiasan located?▾
Barangay Guiasan is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, Agusan Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Guiasan hall?▾
Barangay Guiasan is located in Magallanes, Agusan Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Guiasan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Guiasan is Armando Ilustrisimo Batiancila (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Guiasan?▾
You can contact Barangay Guiasan via phone at 09635680664.
What municipality is Barangay Guiasan part of?▾
Barangay Guiasan is one of 8 barangays in the municipality of Magallanes, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Guiasan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Guiasan 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 Magallanes?▾
Magallanes 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 Guiasan.
Has the population of Barangay Guiasan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Guiasan went from 1,620 residents to 1,854 — a change of +14.4% 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 Guiasan in?▾
Barangay Guiasan is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Agusan Del Norte, and is one of 8 barangays administered by Magallanes.
How many barangays are in Magallanes?▾
Magallanes has 8 barangays, including Barangay Guiasan. You can browse the full list on our Magallanes page.
How many residents does Barangay Guiasan have?▾
Barangay Guiasan had a population of 1,854 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Guiasan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Magallanes is 8604. 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 Guiasan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Guiasan was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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