Barangay Dinagsaan is a local government unit in Salay, Misamis Oriental, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. It had a population of 476 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joseph Bacong Allera(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dinagsaan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Dinagsaan
Barangay Dinagsaan forms part of Salay, a municipality in Misamis Oriental, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dinagsaan had a population of 476. This made it the 18th largest of 18 barangays in Salay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dinagsaan accounted for approximately 1.53% of the total population of Salay, which stood at 31,128 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Dinagsaan moved from 561 residents to 476, an intercensal change of -15.2%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Dinagsaan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Salay is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dinagsaan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Misamis Oriental, which contains 504 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dinagsaan ranks 449th by 2024 POPCEN population. Misamis Oriental 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 Salay 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 Dinagsaan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
630
—
—
2020 CPH
561
-69
-11.0%
2024 POPCEN
476
-85
-15.2%
2015–2020: -11.0% total (-2.29%/yr).2020–2024: -15.2% total (-4.02%/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 Salay
18thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of Salay by population.
Share of Salay
1.5%
of the municipality's total 31,128 residents.
Rank in Misamis Oriental
449thof 504
Province-wide percentile: 11.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Salay (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Dinagsaan
Where is Barangay Dinagsaan located?▾
Barangay Dinagsaan is a barangay in the municipality of Salay, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dinagsaan hall?▾
Barangay Dinagsaan is located in Salay, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dinagsaan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dinagsaan is Joseph Bacong Allera (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dinagsaan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Dinagsaan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Salay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Dinagsaan part of?▾
Barangay Dinagsaan is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Salay, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dinagsaan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dinagsaan 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 Salay?▾
Salay 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 Dinagsaan.
Has the population of Barangay Dinagsaan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dinagsaan went from 561 residents to 476 — a change of -15.2% 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 Dinagsaan in?▾
Barangay Dinagsaan is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Misamis Oriental, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Salay.
How many barangays are in Salay?▾
Salay has 18 barangays, including Barangay Dinagsaan. You can browse the full list on our Salay page.
How many residents does Barangay Dinagsaan have?▾
Barangay Dinagsaan had a population of 476 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dinagsaan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Salay is 9007. 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 Dinagsaan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dinagsaan 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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