Barangay Mahayag is a local government unit in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,278 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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Punong Barangay
Harry Richa Gentiles(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mahayag · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Mahayag
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Mahayag is one of the administrative divisions of Banaybanay in Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mahayag had a population of 1,278. This made it the 13th largest of 14 barangays in Banaybanay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mahayag accounted for approximately 2.76% of the total population of Banaybanay, which stood at 46,231 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mahayag moved from 1,252 residents to 1,278, an intercensal change of +2.1%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Mahayag is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Banaybanay is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mahayag, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Oriental, which contains 183 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mahayag ranks 147th by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Mahayag is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Banaybanay or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Mahayag from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,005
—
—
2020 CPH
1,252
+247
+24.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,278
+26
+2.1%
2015–2020: +24.6% total (+4.49%/yr).2020–2024: +2.1% total (+0.52%/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 Banaybanay
13thof 14
Among the smaller barangays of Banaybanay by population.
Share of Banaybanay
2.8%
of the municipality's total 46,231 residents.
Rank in Davao Oriental
147thof 183
Province-wide percentile: 20.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Banaybanay (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 Mahayag
Where is Barangay Mahayag located?▾
Barangay Mahayag is a barangay in the municipality of Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mahayag hall?▾
Barangay Mahayag is located in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahayag?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahayag is Harry Richa Gentiles (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mahayag?▾
You can contact Barangay Mahayag via phone at 09500159561.
What municipality is Barangay Mahayag part of?▾
Barangay Mahayag is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mahayag urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mahayag 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 Banaybanay?▾
Banaybanay 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 Mahayag.
Has the population of Barangay Mahayag been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mahayag went from 1,252 residents to 1,278 — a change of +2.1% 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 Mahayag in?▾
Barangay Mahayag is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Oriental, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Banaybanay.
How many barangays are in Banaybanay?▾
Banaybanay has 14 barangays, including Barangay Mahayag. You can browse the full list on our Banaybanay page.
How many residents does Barangay Mahayag have?▾
Barangay Mahayag had a population of 1,278 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mahayag?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Banaybanay is 8208. 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 Mahayag, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mahayag was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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