Barangay Palma Gil

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Palma Gil is one of the administrative divisions of Talaingod in Davao Del Norte, Davao Region, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Palma Gil had a population of 7,532. This made it the 2nd largest of 3 barangays in Talaingod by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Palma Gil accounted for approximately 26.58% of the total population of Talaingod, which stood at 28,333 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Palma Gil changed from 8,038 to 7,532, a shift of -6.3% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Talaingod. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Palma Gil as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Talaingod is a municipality comprising 3 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Palma Gil, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Del Norte, which contains 223 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Palma Gil ranks 36th by 2020 population. Davao Del Norte 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 Palma Gil 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.