Barangay Profile

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o

Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Region XIII

PSGC 1608504014 ZIP 8414
907 Population
10th of 16 By Population
0.1 m Elevation
8414 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Dinagat Islands Libjo Barangays Santo Ni├▒o
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Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a barangay in Libjo, Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1608504014 with ZIP code 8414, it had a 2020 Census population of 907. That makes it the 10th most populous of Libjo's 16 barangays (5% of the municipal total of 18,157). It sits at about 0.1 m above sea level at coordinates 10.1798, 125.521.

Overview

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a local community situated within Libjo, Dinagat Islands. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Santo Ni├▒o is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Libjo, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 769 — —
1995 Sep 1 793 +0.58% 24
2000 May 1 798 +0.13% 5
2007 Aug 1 1,016 +3.39% 218
2010 May 1 917 -3.66% -99
2015 Aug 1 924 +0.14% 7
2020 May 1 907 -0.39% -17
769
793
798
1,016
917
924
907
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Libjo.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 17 1.84%
1 to 4 82 8.87%
5 to 9 122 13.2%
10 to 14 116 12.55%
15 to 19 65 7.03%
20 to 24 46 4.98%
25 to 29 44 4.76%
30 to 34 59 6.39%
35 to 39 58 6.28%
40 to 44 68 7.36%
45 to 49 50 5.41%
50 to 54 52 5.63%
55 to 59 18 1.95%
60 to 64 33 3.57%
65 to 69 37 4%
70 to 74 23 2.49%
75 to 79 22 2.38%
80 and over 12 1.3%
Under 1
17
1 to 4
82
5 to 9
122
10 to 14
116
15 to 19
65
20 to 24
46
25 to 29
44
30 to 34
59
35 to 39
58
40 to 44
68
45 to 49
50
50 to 54
52
55 to 59
18
60 to 64
33
65 to 69
37
70 to 74
23
75 to 79
22
80 and over
12
337

Young population (0-14) · 36.47%

493

Working-age population (15-64) · 53.35%

94

Older population (65+) · 10.17%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Libjo.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 148 5.2
1995 Sep 1 149 5.32
2000 May 1 160 4.99
2007 Aug 1 240 4.23
2010 May 1 234 3.92
2015 Aug 1 236 3.89
148
149
160
240
234
236
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

10th of 16

Relative rank among Libjo's barangays by 2020 population.

0.1 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 9.6 m municipal median.

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is located at approximately 10.1798, 125.521 (10°10'47" N, 125°31'16" E) on Mindanao , roughly 0.1 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flood & storm surge

At roughly 0.1 m above sea level, low-lying areas here are more exposed to flooding and, near the coast, storm surge during major storms.

High

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Santo Ni├▒o in municipality of Libjo, province of Dinagat Islands is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Santo Ni├▒o
PSGC Code 1608504014
Population (2020) 907
Rank in Municipality 10th of 16
Coordinates 10.1798, 125.521 (10°10'47" N, 125°31'16" E)
Elevation 0.1 m above sea level
City / Municipality Libjo
Province Dinagat Islands
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8414

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Libjo.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Libjo

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Santo Ni├▒o and the wider Libjo area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Santo Ni├▒o located?

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a barangay in Libjo, Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1608504014 with ZIP code 8414, it had a 2020 Census population of 907. That makes it the 10th most populous of Libjo's 16 barangays (5% of the municipal total of 18,157). It sits at about 0.1 m above sea level at coordinates 10.1798, 125.521.

What is the population of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

907 as of the 2020 Census, the 10th largest of Libjo's 16 barangays (5% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

The PSGC code is 1608504014, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

ZIP 8414, covering Libjo and its barangays.

How many barangays does Libjo have?

16 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.