Situated in the municipality of Magsaysay, Lanao Del Norte, Barangay Pangao is one of the administrative divisions of Northern Mindanao. It had a population of 925 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Magsaysay. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Alexander Gumacap Obinay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pangao · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Pangao
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Pangao is one of the administrative divisions of Magsaysay in Lanao Del Norte, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pangao had a population of 925. This made it the 9th largest of 24 barangays in Magsaysay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pangao accounted for approximately 4.49% of the total population of Magsaysay, which stood at 20,581 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,006 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 925 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -8.1%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Pangao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Magsaysay is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pangao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Lanao Del Norte, which contains 506 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pangao ranks 356th by 2024 POPCEN population. Lanao Del Norte is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Pangao is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Magsaysay 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 Pangao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
940
—
—
2020 CPH
1,006
+66
+7.0%
2024 POPCEN
925
-81
-8.1%
2015–2020: +7.0% total (+1.37%/yr).2020–2024: -8.1% total (-2.08%/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 Magsaysay
9thof 24
Among the upper half of Magsaysay by population.
Share of Magsaysay
4.5%
of the municipality's total 20,581 residents.
Rank in Lanao Del Norte
356thof 506
Province-wide percentile: 30.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Magsaysay (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 Pangao
Where is Barangay Pangao located?▾
Barangay Pangao is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, Lanao Del Norte, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pangao hall?▾
Barangay Pangao is located in Magsaysay, Lanao Del Norte, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pangao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pangao is Alexander Gumacap Obinay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pangao?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pangao is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Magsaysay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Pangao part of?▾
Barangay Pangao is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Magsaysay, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pangao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pangao 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 Magsaysay?▾
Magsaysay 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 Pangao.
Has the population of Barangay Pangao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pangao went from 1,006 residents to 925 — a change of -8.1% 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 Pangao in?▾
Barangay Pangao is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Lanao Del Norte, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Magsaysay.
How many barangays are in Magsaysay?▾
Magsaysay has 24 barangays, including Barangay Pangao. You can browse the full list on our Magsaysay page.
How many residents does Barangay Pangao have?▾
Barangay Pangao had a population of 925 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pangao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Magsaysay is 9221. 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 Pangao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pangao was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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