Located in San Miguel, Surigao Del Sur, Barangay Patong is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of San Miguel. It had a population of 1,420 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mary Ann Wagas Esteban(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Patong · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Patong
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Patong is one of the administrative divisions of San Miguel in Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Patong had a population of 1,420. This made it the 11th largest of 18 barangays in San Miguel by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Patong accounted for approximately 3.39% of the total population of San Miguel, which stood at 41,942 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,478 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,420 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -3.9%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Patong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Miguel is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Patong, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Sur, which contains 309 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Patong ranks 156th by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Patong 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 San Miguel 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 Patong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,495
—
—
2020 CPH
1,478
-17
-1.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,420
-58
-3.9%
2015–2020: -1.1% total (-0.23%/yr).2020–2024: -3.9% total (-1.00%/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 San Miguel
11thof 18
Among the lower half of San Miguel by population.
Share of San Miguel
3.4%
of the municipality's total 41,942 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Sur
156thof 309
Province-wide percentile: 50.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Miguel (municipality) class
1st
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 Patong
Where is Barangay Patong located?▾
Barangay Patong is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Patong hall?▾
Barangay Patong is located in San Miguel, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Patong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Patong is Mary Ann Wagas Esteban (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Patong?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Patong is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Miguel LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Patong part of?▾
Barangay Patong is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of San Miguel, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Patong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Patong 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 San Miguel?▾
San Miguel is classified as a 1st 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 Patong.
Has the population of Barangay Patong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Patong went from 1,478 residents to 1,420 — a change of -3.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Patong in?▾
Barangay Patong is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Sur, and is one of 18 barangays administered by San Miguel.
How many barangays are in San Miguel?▾
San Miguel has 18 barangays, including Barangay Patong. You can browse the full list on our San Miguel page.
How many residents does Barangay Patong have?▾
Barangay Patong had a population of 1,420 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Patong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Miguel is 6323. 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 Patong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Patong 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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