Barangay Caniangan is a local government unit in Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga Del Sur, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 835 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Caniangan is one of the administrative divisions of Ramon Magsaysay in Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Caniangan had a population of 835. This made it the 15th largest of 27 barangays in Ramon Magsaysay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Caniangan accounted for approximately 2.94% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay, which stood at 28,419 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 808 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 835 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Caniangan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ramon Magsaysay is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Caniangan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Caniangan ranks 528th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Caniangan is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Ramon Magsaysay 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 Caniangan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
731
—
—
2020 CPH
808
+77
+10.5%
2024 POPCEN
835
+27
+3.3%
2015–2020: +10.5% total (+2.02%/yr).2020–2024: +3.3% total (+0.83%/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 Ramon Magsaysay
15thof 27
Among the lower half of Ramon Magsaysay by population.
Share of Ramon Magsaysay
2.9%
of the municipality's total 28,419 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
528thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 32.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Ramon Magsaysay (municipality) class
4th*
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Caniangan in Ramon Magsaysay during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Caniangan
Where is Barangay Caniangan located?▾
Barangay Caniangan is a barangay in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Caniangan hall?▾
Barangay Caniangan is located in Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Caniangan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Caniangan is Emmy Balesco Laure (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Caniangan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Caniangan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Ramon Magsaysay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Caniangan part of?▾
Barangay Caniangan is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Caniangan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Caniangan 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 Ramon Magsaysay?▾
Ramon Magsaysay is classified as a 4th* 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 Caniangan.
Has the population of Barangay Caniangan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Caniangan went from 808 residents to 835 — a change of +3.3% 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 Caniangan in?▾
Barangay Caniangan is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 27 barangays administered by Ramon Magsaysay.
How many barangays are in Ramon Magsaysay?▾
Ramon Magsaysay has 27 barangays, including Barangay Caniangan. You can browse the full list on our Ramon Magsaysay page.
How many residents does Barangay Caniangan have?▾
Barangay Caniangan had a population of 835 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Caniangan 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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