Barangay Laon is a local government unit in Mogpog, Marinduque, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,332 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mitony Madurog Leynes(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Laon · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Laon
Barangay Laon forms part of Mogpog, a municipality in Marinduque, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Laon had a population of 1,332. This made it the 7th largest of 37 barangays in Mogpog by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Laon accounted for approximately 4.09% of the total population of Mogpog, which stood at 32,577 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 Laon changed from 1,391 to 1,332, a shift of -4.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Mogpog. Barangay Laon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mogpog is a municipality comprising 37 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Laon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Marinduque, which contains 218 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Laon ranks 61st by 2024 POPCEN population. Marinduque is classified as a 4th 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 Mogpog 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 Laon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,451
—
—
2020 CPH
1,391
-60
-4.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,332
-59
-4.2%
2015–2020: -4.1% total (-0.84%/yr).2020–2024: -4.2% total (-1.08%/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 Mogpog
7thof 37
Among the top quartile of Mogpog by population.
Share of Mogpog
4.1%
of the municipality's total 32,577 residents.
Rank in Marinduque
61stof 218
Province-wide percentile: 72.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Mogpog (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 Laon
Where is Barangay Laon located?▾
Barangay Laon is a barangay in the municipality of Mogpog, Marinduque, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Laon hall?▾
Barangay Laon is located in Mogpog, Marinduque, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Laon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Laon is Mitony Madurog Leynes (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Laon?▾
You can contact Barangay Laon via phone at 332-0255.
What municipality is Barangay Laon part of?▾
Barangay Laon is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Mogpog, Marinduque, Philippines.
Is Barangay Laon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Laon 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 Mogpog?▾
Mogpog 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 Laon.
Has the population of Barangay Laon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Laon went from 1,391 residents to 1,332 — a change of -4.2% 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 Laon in?▾
Barangay Laon is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Marinduque, and is one of 37 barangays administered by Mogpog.
How many barangays are in Mogpog?▾
Mogpog has 37 barangays, including Barangay Laon. You can browse the full list on our Mogpog page.
How many residents does Barangay Laon have?▾
Barangay Laon had a population of 1,332 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Laon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mogpog is 4901. 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 Laon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Laon was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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