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Punong Barangay
Remedios Maco Pizon(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mahaba · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Mahaba
Barangay Mahaba is a small barangay in the municipality of Marihatag, located in the province of Surigao Del Sur, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mahaba had a population of 1,151. This made it the 8th largest of 12 barangays in Marihatag by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mahaba accounted for approximately 5.83% of the total population of Marihatag, which stood at 19,730 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mahaba moved from 1,167 residents to 1,151, an intercensal change of -1.4%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Mahaba is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Marihatag is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mahaba, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Sur, which contains 309 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mahaba ranks 199th by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao 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 Marihatag 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 Mahaba from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,415
—
—
2020 CPH
1,167
-248
-17.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,151
-16
-1.4%
2015–2020: -17.5% total (-3.78%/yr).2020–2024: -1.4% total (-0.34%/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 Marihatag
8thof 12
Among the lower half of Marihatag by population.
Share of Marihatag
5.8%
of the municipality's total 19,730 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Sur
199thof 309
Province-wide percentile: 36.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Marihatag (municipality) class
3rd
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 Mahaba
Where is Barangay Mahaba located?▾
Barangay Mahaba is a barangay in the municipality of Marihatag, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mahaba hall?▾
Barangay Mahaba is located in Marihatag, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahaba?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahaba is Remedios Maco Pizon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mahaba?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Mahaba is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Marihatag LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Mahaba part of?▾
Barangay Mahaba is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Marihatag, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mahaba urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mahaba 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 Marihatag?▾
Marihatag is classified as a 3rd 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 Mahaba.
Has the population of Barangay Mahaba been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mahaba went from 1,167 residents to 1,151 — a change of -1.4% 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 Mahaba in?▾
Barangay Mahaba is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Sur, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Marihatag.
How many barangays are in Marihatag?▾
Marihatag has 12 barangays, including Barangay Mahaba. You can browse the full list on our Marihatag page.
How many residents does Barangay Mahaba have?▾
Barangay Mahaba had a population of 1,151 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mahaba?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Marihatag is 8306. 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 Mahaba, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mahaba 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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