Barangay Kanipaan is a local government unit in Bayog, Zamboanga Del Sur, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 572 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Renato Paquit Dangase(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Kanipaan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Kanipaan
Situated in Bayog, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Kanipaan is one of 28 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kanipaan had a population of 572. This made it the 24th largest of 28 barangays in Bayog by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kanipaan accounted for approximately 1.75% of the total population of Bayog, which stood at 32,687 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 640 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 572 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -10.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Kanipaan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bayog is a municipality comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Kanipaan, 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 Kanipaan ranks 666th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Kanipaan 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 Bayog 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 Kanipaan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
681
—
—
2020 CPH
640
-41
-6.0%
2024 POPCEN
572
-68
-10.6%
2015–2020: -6.0% total (-1.23%/yr).2020–2024: -10.6% total (-2.77%/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 Bayog
24thof 28
Among the smaller barangays of Bayog by population.
Share of Bayog
1.7%
of the municipality's total 32,687 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
666thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 15.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Bayog (municipality) class
3rd*
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 Kanipaan
Where is Barangay Kanipaan located?▾
Barangay Kanipaan is a barangay in the municipality of Bayog, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Kanipaan hall?▾
Barangay Kanipaan is located in Bayog, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Kanipaan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Kanipaan is Renato Paquit Dangase (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Kanipaan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Kanipaan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bayog LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Kanipaan part of?▾
Barangay Kanipaan is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Bayog, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Kanipaan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Kanipaan 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 Bayog?▾
Bayog is classified as a 3rd* 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 Kanipaan.
Has the population of Barangay Kanipaan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Kanipaan went from 640 residents to 572 — a change of -10.6% 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 Kanipaan in?▾
Barangay Kanipaan 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 28 barangays administered by Bayog.
How many barangays are in Bayog?▾
Bayog has 28 barangays, including Barangay Kanipaan. You can browse the full list on our Bayog page.
How many residents does Barangay Kanipaan have?▾
Barangay Kanipaan had a population of 572 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Kanipaan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bayog is 7011. 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 Kanipaan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Kanipaan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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