Barangay Manil is a local government unit in Bacungan, Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,020 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Manil is one of the administrative divisions of Bacungan in Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Manil had a population of 2,020. This made it the 4th largest of 18 barangays in Bacungan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Manil accounted for approximately 6.84% of the total population of Bacungan, which stood at 29,535 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Manil moved from 1,971 residents to 2,020, an intercensal change of +2.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Manil is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bacungan is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Manil, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Norte, which contains 691 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Manil ranks 142nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Norte is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Manil 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 Manil 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.
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Population history of Barangay Manil from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,824
—
—
2020 CPH
1,971
+147
+8.1%
2024 POPCEN
2,020
+49
+2.5%
2015–2020: +8.1% total (+1.56%/yr).2020–2024: +2.5% total (+0.62%/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 Bacungan
4thof 18
Among the top quartile of Bacungan by population.
Share of Bacungan
6.8%
of the municipality's total 29,535 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
142ndof 691
Province-wide percentile: 80.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Bacungan (municipality) class
4th
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Manil in Bacungan during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Manil
Where is Barangay Manil located?▾
Barangay Manil is a barangay in the municipality of Bacungan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Manil hall?▾
Barangay Manil is located in Bacungan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Manil?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Manil 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 Manil?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Manil is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bacungan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Manil part of?▾
Barangay Manil is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Bacungan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Manil urban or rural?▾
Barangay Manil 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 Bacungan?▾
Bacungan is classified as a 4th 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 Manil.
Has the population of Barangay Manil been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Manil went from 1,971 residents to 2,020 — a change of +2.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Manil in?▾
Barangay Manil is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Bacungan.
How many barangays are in Bacungan?▾
Bacungan has 18 barangays, including Barangay Manil. You can browse the full list on our Bacungan page.
How many residents does Barangay Manil have?▾
Barangay Manil had a population of 2,020 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Manil was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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