Located in Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Montela is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Aurora. It had a population of 779 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.
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Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Montela · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Montela
Barangay Montela forms part of Aurora, a municipality in Zamboanga Del Sur, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Montela had a population of 779. This made it the 28th largest of 44 barangays in Aurora by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Montela accounted for approximately 1.48% of the total population of Aurora, which stood at 52,746 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Montela moved from 898 residents to 779, an intercensal change of -13.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Montela is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Aurora is a municipality comprising 44 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Montela, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Montela ranks 556th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Montela is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Montela is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
Are you a resident or official of Barangay Montela? Use the form below to share verified officials, the hall address, or a contact number. All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team before publication.
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Population history of Barangay Montela from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
734
—
—
2020 CPH
898
+164
+22.3%
2024 POPCEN
779
-119
-13.3%
2015–2020: +22.3% total (+4.12%/yr).2020–2024: -13.3% total (-3.49%/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 Aurora
28thof 44
Among the lower half of Aurora by population.
Share of Aurora
1.5%
of the municipality's total 52,746 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
556thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 29.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Aurora (municipality) class
2nd
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 Montela
Where is Barangay Montela located?▾
Barangay Montela is a barangay in the municipality of Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Montela hall?▾
Barangay Montela is located in Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Montela?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Montela is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Montela?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Montela is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Aurora LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Montela part of?▾
Barangay Montela is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Montela urban or rural?▾
Barangay Montela 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 Aurora?▾
Aurora is classified as a 2nd 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 Montela.
Has the population of Barangay Montela been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Montela went from 898 residents to 779 — a change of -13.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Montela in?▾
Barangay Montela is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 44 barangays administered by Aurora.
How many barangays are in Aurora?▾
Aurora has 44 barangays, including Barangay Montela. You can browse the full list on our Aurora page.
How many residents does Barangay Montela have?▾
Barangay Montela had a population of 779 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Montela?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Aurora is 3316. 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 Montela, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Montela was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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