Located in Padada, Davao Del Sur, Barangay Northern Paligue is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Padada. It had a population of 1,835 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Camilo Suerte Gumapac(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Northern Paligue · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Northern Paligue
Barangay Northern Paligue forms part of Padada, a municipality in Davao Del Sur, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Northern Paligue had a population of 1,835. This made it the 6th largest of 17 barangays in Padada by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Northern Paligue accounted for approximately 6.14% of the total population of Padada, which stood at 29,888 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 Northern Paligue changed from 1,850 to 1,835, a shift of -0.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Padada. Barangay Northern Paligue is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Padada is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Northern Paligue, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Del Sur, which contains 414 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Northern Paligue ranks 280th by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao 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 Padada 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 Northern Paligue from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,627
—
—
2020 CPH
1,850
+223
+13.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,835
-15
-0.8%
2015–2020: +13.7% total (+2.60%/yr).2020–2024: -0.8% total (-0.20%/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 Padada
6thof 17
Among the upper half of Padada by population.
Share of Padada
6.1%
of the municipality's total 29,888 residents.
Rank in Davao Del Sur
280thof 414
Province-wide percentile: 33.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Padada (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 Northern Paligue
Where is Barangay Northern Paligue located?▾
Barangay Northern Paligue is a barangay in the municipality of Padada, Davao Del Sur, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Northern Paligue hall?▾
Barangay Northern Paligue is located in Padada, Davao Del Sur, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Northern Paligue?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Northern Paligue is Camilo Suerte Gumapac (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Northern Paligue?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Northern Paligue is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Padada LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Northern Paligue part of?▾
Barangay Northern Paligue is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Padada, Davao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Northern Paligue urban or rural?▾
Barangay Northern Paligue 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 Padada?▾
Padada 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 Northern Paligue.
Has the population of Barangay Northern Paligue been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Northern Paligue went from 1,850 residents to 1,835 — a change of -0.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Northern Paligue in?▾
Barangay Northern Paligue is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Del Sur, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Padada.
How many barangays are in Padada?▾
Padada has 17 barangays, including Barangay Northern Paligue. You can browse the full list on our Padada page.
How many residents does Barangay Northern Paligue have?▾
Barangay Northern Paligue had a population of 1,835 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Northern Paligue?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Padada is 8007. 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 Northern Paligue, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Northern Paligue 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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