Barangay Profile

Barangay La Casa

Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Region XIII

PSGC 1606809012 ZIP 8310
5,646 Population
1st of 24 By Population
9 m Elevation
8310 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Surigao del Sur Hinatuan Barangays La Casa
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Barangay La Casa is a barangay in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1606809012 with ZIP code 8310, it had a 2020 Census population of 5,646. That makes it the 1st most populous of Hinatuan's 24 barangays (12.7% of the municipal total of 44,475). It sits at about 9 m above sea level at coordinates 8.3655, 126.335.

Overview

Barangay La Casa is a local community situated within Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. 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 La Casa 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 La Casa is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Hinatuan, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 2,815 — —
1995 Sep 1 3,435 +3.8% 620
2000 May 1 3,486 +0.32% 51
2007 Aug 1 4,223 +2.68% 737
2010 May 1 4,326 +0.88% 103
2015 Aug 1 5,115 +3.24% 789
2020 May 1 5,646 +2.1% 531
2,815
3,435
3,486
4,223
4,326
5,115
5,646
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay La Casa 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 Hinatuan.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 107 2.09%
1 to 4 450 8.8%
5 to 9 560 10.95%
10 to 14 595 11.63%
15 to 19 546 10.67%
20 to 24 479 9.36%
25 to 29 404 7.9%
30 to 34 371 7.25%
35 to 39 276 5.4%
40 to 44 279 5.45%
45 to 49 263 5.14%
50 to 54 217 4.24%
55 to 59 201 3.93%
60 to 64 131 2.56%
65 to 69 93 1.82%
70 to 74 61 1.19%
75 to 79 46 0.9%
80 and over 36 0.7%
Under 1
107
1 to 4
450
5 to 9
560
10 to 14
595
15 to 19
546
20 to 24
479
25 to 29
404
30 to 34
371
35 to 39
276
40 to 44
279
45 to 49
263
50 to 54
217
55 to 59
201
60 to 64
131
65 to 69
93
70 to 74
61
75 to 79
46
80 and over
36
1,712

Young population (0-14) · 33.47%

3,167

Working-age population (15-64) · 61.92%

236

Older population (65+) · 4.61%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay La Casa 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 Hinatuan.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 467 6.03
1995 Sep 1 576 5.96
2000 May 1 624 5.58
2007 Aug 1 803 5.26
2010 May 1 900 4.8
2015 Aug 1 1,123 4.55
467
576
624
803
900
1,123
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

1st of 24

Relative rank among Hinatuan's barangays by 2020 population.

9 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 14.1 m municipal median.

Barangay La Casa is located at approximately 8.3655, 126.335 (8°21'56" N, 126°20'06" E) on Mindanao , roughly 9 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 9 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 La Casa in municipality of Hinatuan, province of Surigao del Sur 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 La Casa
PSGC Code 1606809012
Population (2020) 5,646
Rank in Municipality 1st of 24
Coordinates 8.3655, 126.335 (8°21'56" N, 126°20'06" E)
Elevation 9 m above sea level
City / Municipality Hinatuan
Province Surigao del Sur
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8310

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

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

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Hinatuan

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay La Casa and the wider Hinatuan area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay La Casa located?

Barangay La Casa is a barangay in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1606809012 with ZIP code 8310, it had a 2020 Census population of 5,646. That makes it the 1st most populous of Hinatuan's 24 barangays (12.7% of the municipal total of 44,475). It sits at about 9 m above sea level at coordinates 8.3655, 126.335.

What is the population of Barangay La Casa?

5,646 as of the 2020 Census, the 1st largest of Hinatuan's 24 barangays (12.7% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay La Casa?

The PSGC code is 1606809012, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay La Casa?

ZIP 8310, covering Hinatuan and its barangays.

How many barangays does Hinatuan have?

24 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.