Barangay Linawan is a local government unit in Bansalan, Davao Del Sur, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,221 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.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Bansalan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Juliana Magallanes Amante(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Linawan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Linawan
Barangay Linawan forms part of Bansalan, a municipality in Davao Del Sur, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Linawan had a population of 1,221. This made it the 17th largest of 25 barangays in Bansalan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Linawan accounted for approximately 1.88% of the total population of Bansalan, which stood at 64,816 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Linawan changed from 1,072 to 1,221, a shift of +13.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Bansalan. Barangay Linawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bansalan is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Linawan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Del Sur, which contains 414 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Linawan ranks 342nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao 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 Linawan 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.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Bansalan 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 Linawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,140
—
—
2020 CPH
1,072
-68
-6.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,221
+149
+13.9%
2015–2020: -6.0% total (-1.22%/yr).2020–2024: +13.9% total (+3.31%/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 Bansalan
17thof 25
Among the lower half of Bansalan by population.
Share of Bansalan
1.9%
of the municipality's total 64,816 residents.
Rank in Davao Del Sur
342ndof 414
Province-wide percentile: 18.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Bansalan (municipality) class
1st
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 Linawan
Where is Barangay Linawan located?▾
Barangay Linawan is a barangay in the municipality of Bansalan, Davao Del Sur, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Linawan hall?▾
Barangay Linawan is located in Bansalan, Davao Del Sur, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Linawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Linawan is Juliana Magallanes Amante (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Linawan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Linawan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bansalan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Linawan part of?▾
Barangay Linawan is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Bansalan, Davao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Linawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Linawan 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 Bansalan?▾
Bansalan is classified as a 1st 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 Linawan.
Has the population of Barangay Linawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Linawan went from 1,072 residents to 1,221 — a change of +13.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Linawan in?▾
Barangay Linawan is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Del Sur, and is one of 25 barangays administered by Bansalan.
How many barangays are in Bansalan?▾
Bansalan has 25 barangays, including Barangay Linawan. You can browse the full list on our Bansalan page.
How many residents does Barangay Linawan have?▾
Barangay Linawan had a population of 1,221 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Linawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bansalan is 8005. 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 Linawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Linawan 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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