Situated in the municipality of San Remigio, Cebu, Barangay Canagahan is one of the administrative divisions of Central Visayas. It had a population of 1,349 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Lorna Dalaniel Mainit(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Canagahan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Canagahan
Barangay Canagahan forms part of San Remigio, a municipality in Cebu, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Canagahan had a population of 1,349. This made it the 24th largest of 27 barangays in San Remigio by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Canagahan accounted for approximately 1.99% of the total population of San Remigio, which stood at 67,850 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Canagahan moved from 1,746 residents to 1,349, an intercensal change of -22.7%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Canagahan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Remigio is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Canagahan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Canagahan ranks 868th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Canagahan 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 Remigio 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 Canagahan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,489
—
—
2020 CPH
1,746
+257
+17.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,349
-397
-22.7%
2015–2020: +17.3% total (+3.24%/yr).2020–2024: -22.7% total (-6.25%/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 Remigio
24thof 27
Among the smaller barangays of San Remigio by population.
Share of San Remigio
2.0%
of the municipality's total 67,850 residents.
Rank in Cebu
868thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 28.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Remigio (municipality) class
3rd
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 Canagahan
Where is Barangay Canagahan located?▾
Barangay Canagahan is a barangay in the municipality of San Remigio, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Canagahan hall?▾
Barangay Canagahan is located in San Remigio, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Canagahan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Canagahan is Lorna Dalaniel Mainit (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Canagahan?▾
You can contact Barangay Canagahan via phone at 09617016976.
What municipality is Barangay Canagahan part of?▾
Barangay Canagahan is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of San Remigio, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Canagahan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Canagahan 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 Remigio?▾
San Remigio is classified as a 3rd 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 Canagahan.
Has the population of Barangay Canagahan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Canagahan went from 1,746 residents to 1,349 — a change of -22.7% 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 Canagahan in?▾
Barangay Canagahan is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 27 barangays administered by San Remigio.
How many barangays are in San Remigio?▾
San Remigio has 27 barangays, including Barangay Canagahan. You can browse the full list on our San Remigio page.
How many residents does Barangay Canagahan have?▾
Barangay Canagahan had a population of 1,349 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Canagahan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Remigio is 6011. 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 Canagahan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Canagahan 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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