Barangay Catiningan is a local government unit in Socorro, Oriental Mindoro, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,339 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Socorro. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Gerry Calingasan Lubi(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Catiningan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Catiningan
Barangay Catiningan is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Socorro, located in the province of Oriental Mindoro, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Catiningan had a population of 2,339. This made it the 5th largest of 26 barangays in Socorro by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Catiningan accounted for approximately 5.62% of the total population of Socorro, which stood at 41,612 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Catiningan changed from 2,422 to 2,339, a shift of -3.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Socorro. Barangay Catiningan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Socorro is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Catiningan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Oriental Mindoro, which contains 426 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Catiningan ranks 147th by 2024 POPCEN population. Oriental Mindoro 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 Catiningan 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 Socorro 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 Catiningan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,139
—
—
2020 CPH
2,422
+283
+13.2%
2024 POPCEN
2,339
-83
-3.4%
2015–2020: +13.2% total (+2.52%/yr).2020–2024: -3.4% total (-0.87%/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 Socorro
5thof 26
Among the top quartile of Socorro by population.
Share of Socorro
5.6%
of the municipality's total 41,612 residents.
Rank in Oriental Mindoro
147thof 426
Province-wide percentile: 66.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Socorro (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 Catiningan
Where is Barangay Catiningan located?▾
Barangay Catiningan is a barangay in the municipality of Socorro, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Catiningan hall?▾
Barangay Catiningan is located in Socorro, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Catiningan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Catiningan is Gerry Calingasan Lubi (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Catiningan?▾
You can contact Barangay Catiningan via phone at 09468871495.
What municipality is Barangay Catiningan part of?▾
Barangay Catiningan is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Socorro, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Catiningan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Catiningan 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 Socorro?▾
Socorro 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 Catiningan.
Has the population of Barangay Catiningan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Catiningan went from 2,422 residents to 2,339 — a change of -3.4% 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 Catiningan in?▾
Barangay Catiningan is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Oriental Mindoro, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Socorro.
How many barangays are in Socorro?▾
Socorro has 26 barangays, including Barangay Catiningan. You can browse the full list on our Socorro page.
How many residents does Barangay Catiningan have?▾
Barangay Catiningan had a population of 2,339 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Catiningan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Socorro is 5207. 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 Catiningan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Catiningan 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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