Barangay Lutao is a barangay in Panaon, Misamis Occidental, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Panaon. It had a population of 767 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Letty Tare Palma(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lutao · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Lutao
Barangay Lutao is a small barangay in the municipality of Panaon, located in the province of Misamis Occidental, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lutao had a population of 767. This made it the 5th largest of 16 barangays in Panaon by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lutao accounted for approximately 7.04% of the total population of Panaon, which stood at 10,891 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 Lutao changed from 736 to 767, a shift of +4.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Panaon. Barangay Lutao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Panaon is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lutao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Misamis Occidental, which contains 490 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lutao ranks 282nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Misamis Occidental is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Lutao 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 Panaon 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 Lutao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
709
—
—
2020 CPH
736
+27
+3.8%
2024 POPCEN
767
+31
+4.2%
2015–2020: +3.8% total (+0.75%/yr).2020–2024: +4.2% total (+1.04%/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 Panaon
5thof 16
Among the top quartile of Panaon by population.
Share of Panaon
7.0%
of the municipality's total 10,891 residents.
Rank in Misamis Occidental
282ndof 490
Province-wide percentile: 43.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Panaon (municipality) class
5th
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 Lutao
Where is Barangay Lutao located?▾
Barangay Lutao is a barangay in the municipality of Panaon, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lutao hall?▾
Barangay Lutao is located in Panaon, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lutao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lutao is Letty Tare Palma (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lutao?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lutao is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Panaon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Lutao part of?▾
Barangay Lutao is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Panaon, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lutao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lutao 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 Panaon?▾
Panaon is classified as a 5th 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 Lutao.
Has the population of Barangay Lutao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lutao went from 736 residents to 767 — a change of +4.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Lutao in?▾
Barangay Lutao is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Misamis Occidental, and is one of 16 barangays administered by Panaon.
How many barangays are in Panaon?▾
Panaon has 16 barangays, including Barangay Lutao. You can browse the full list on our Panaon page.
How many residents does Barangay Lutao have?▾
Barangay Lutao had a population of 767 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lutao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Panaon is 7205. 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 Lutao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lutao was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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