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Barangays in Northern Mindanao

Northern Mindanao has 5 provinces, 93 cities & municipalities, and 2,022 barangays.

Population & Statistics

From the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN)

Total Population (2024): 5,178,326
Population (2020): 5,022,768
Population (2015): 4,689,302
Growth (2020 → 2024): +3.1%

Barangay Insights for Northern Mindanao

The most populous barangay in Northern Mindanao is Brgy. Carmen with 78,612 residents, while the smallest with a reliable count is Brgy. 8 (Pob.) (52). Of the 2,022 barangays with a classification on record, 17% are urban and 83% rural. Elected-officials records are documented for 100% of the 2,022 barangays here.

Barangays: 2,022
Avg. population: 2,561
Median population: 1,425
Officials documented: 100%
Urban: 17%

Most populous

Brgy. Carmen

78,612 residents

Smallest (reliable count)

Brgy. 8 (Pob.)

52 residents

Fastest growing (2020 to 2024)

Brgy. Balacanas

+2259.2%

Aggregated from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology.

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Most Populous Barangays in Northern Mindanao

The largest barangays in Northern Mindanao by population, from the latest Philippine Statistics Authority census.

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1.Brgy. Carmen— 78,612
2.Brgy. Balulang— 42,712
3.Brgy. Kauswagan— 41,356
4.Brgy. Lapasan— 40,498
5.Brgy. Poblacion— 39,389
6.Brgy. Camaman-an— 37,775
7.Brgy. Bulua— 36,293
8.Brgy. Lumbia— 36,113
9.Brgy. Canito-an— 34,803
10.Brgy. Tubod— 31,813

Major Cities in Northern Mindanao

Top 8 cities by barangay count.

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Provinces in Northern Mindanao

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Mindanao

How many barangays are in Northern Mindanao?▾

Northern Mindanao has 2,022 barangays across 5 provinces and 93 cities and municipalities in the Philippines.

What is the most populous barangay in Northern Mindanao?▾

The most populous barangay in Northern Mindanao is Brgy. Carmen with 78,612 residents, based on the latest census published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

What is the population of Northern Mindanao?▾

Northern Mindanao had a population of 5,178,326 according to 2024 POPCEN.

When was this page last updated?▾

The information on this page for Northern Mindanao was last updated on 2026-06-29. Barangay counts and population figures can change over time; always verify with the local government unit before relying on this information for official transactions.