Located in Mogpog, Marinduque, Barangay Puting Buhangin is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Mogpog. It had a population of 564 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Gilbert Pantoja Manuba(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Puting Buhangin · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Puting Buhangin
Barangay Puting Buhangin 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 Puting Buhangin had a population of 564. This made it the 26th largest of 37 barangays in Mogpog by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Puting Buhangin accounted for approximately 1.73% of the total population of Mogpog, which stood at 32,577 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 651 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 564 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -13.4%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Puting Buhangin 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 Puting Buhangin, 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 Puting Buhangin ranks 155th 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.
Barangay Puting Buhangin 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 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 Puting Buhangin from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
749
—
—
2020 CPH
651
-98
-13.1%
2024 POPCEN
564
-87
-13.4%
2015–2020: -13.1% total (-2.77%/yr).2020–2024: -13.4% total (-3.52%/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
26thof 37
Among the lower half of Mogpog by population.
Share of Mogpog
1.7%
of the municipality's total 32,577 residents.
Rank in Marinduque
155thof 218
Province-wide percentile: 29.
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 Puting Buhangin
Where is Barangay Puting Buhangin located?▾
Barangay Puting Buhangin is a barangay in the municipality of Mogpog, Marinduque, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Puting Buhangin hall?▾
Barangay Puting Buhangin 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 Puting Buhangin?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Puting Buhangin is Gilbert Pantoja Manuba (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Puting Buhangin?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Puting Buhangin is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Mogpog LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Puting Buhangin part of?▾
Barangay Puting Buhangin is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Mogpog, Marinduque, Philippines.
Is Barangay Puting Buhangin urban or rural?▾
Barangay Puting Buhangin 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 Puting Buhangin.
Has the population of Barangay Puting Buhangin been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Puting Buhangin went from 651 residents to 564 — a change of -13.4% 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 Puting Buhangin in?▾
Barangay Puting Buhangin 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 Puting Buhangin. You can browse the full list on our Mogpog page.
How many residents does Barangay Puting Buhangin have?▾
Barangay Puting Buhangin had a population of 564 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Puting Buhangin?▾
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 Puting Buhangin, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Puting Buhangin 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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