Barangay San Jose (Pob.)

Situated in San Jose, Dinagat Islands, Barangay San Jose (Pob.) is one of 12 barangays that make up the municipality within Caraga.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Jose (Pob.) had a population of 4,226. This made it the 1st largest of 12 barangays in San Jose by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Jose (Pob.) accounted for approximately 16.02% of the total population of San Jose, which stood at 26,375 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay San Jose (Pob.) moving from 5,223 residents to 4,226 residents, an intercensal change of -19.1%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay San Jose (Pob.) as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

San Jose is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Jose (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Dinagat Islands, which contains 100 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Jose (Pob.) ranks 1st by 2020 population. Dinagat Islands is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay San Jose (Pob.) 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.