Situated in the municipality of Maitum, Sarangani, Barangay Upo is one of the administrative divisions of SOCCSKSARGEN. It had a population of 2,523 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Yunie Kusin Labi(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Upo · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Upo
Barangay Upo is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Maitum, located in the province of Sarangani, in the SOCCSKSARGEN region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Upo had a population of 2,523. This made it the 8th largest of 19 barangays in Maitum by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Upo accounted for approximately 5.47% of the total population of Maitum, which stood at 46,120 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,644 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,523 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -4.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Upo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Maitum is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Upo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Sarangani, which contains 141 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Upo ranks 93rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Sarangani is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Upo 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 Maitum 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 Upo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,794
—
—
2020 CPH
2,644
-150
-5.4%
2024 POPCEN
2,523
-121
-4.6%
2015–2020: -5.4% total (-1.10%/yr).2020–2024: -4.6% total (-1.16%/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 Maitum
8thof 19
Among the upper half of Maitum by population.
Share of Maitum
5.5%
of the municipality's total 46,120 residents.
Rank in Sarangani
93rdof 141
Province-wide percentile: 35.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Maitum (municipality) class
2nd
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 Upo
Where is Barangay Upo located?▾
Barangay Upo is a barangay in the municipality of Maitum, Sarangani, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Upo hall?▾
Barangay Upo is located in Maitum, Sarangani, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Upo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Upo is Yunie Kusin Labi (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Upo?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Upo is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Maitum LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Upo part of?▾
Barangay Upo is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines.
Is Barangay Upo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Upo 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 Maitum?▾
Maitum is classified as a 2nd 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 Upo.
Has the population of Barangay Upo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Upo went from 2,644 residents to 2,523 — a change of -4.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Upo in?▾
Barangay Upo is part of the SOCCSKSARGEN administrative region of the Philippines. Within SOCCSKSARGEN, the barangay falls under the province of Sarangani, and is one of 19 barangays administered by Maitum.
How many barangays are in Maitum?▾
Maitum has 19 barangays, including Barangay Upo. You can browse the full list on our Maitum page.
How many residents does Barangay Upo have?▾
Barangay Upo had a population of 2,523 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Upo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Maitum is 9515. 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 Upo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Upo 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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