Barangay Magsaysay (Pob.)

Barangay Magsaysay (Pob.) forms part of Placer, a municipality in Surigao Del Norte, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Magsaysay (Pob.) had a population of 5,665. This made it the 1st largest of 20 barangays in Placer by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Magsaysay (Pob.) accounted for approximately 19.13% of the total population of Placer, which stood at 29,616 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 5,252 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 5,665 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +7.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Magsaysay (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Placer is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Magsaysay (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Norte, which contains 335 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Magsaysay (Pob.) ranks 11th by 2020 population. Surigao Del Norte is classified as a 2nd 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.