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Punong Barangay
Morgan Kiniway Peang(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Payeo · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Payeo
Situated in Besao, Mountain Province, Barangay Payeo is one of 14 barangays that make up the municipality within CAR.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Payeo had a population of 403. This made it the 8th largest of 14 barangays in Besao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Payeo accounted for approximately 6.38% of the total population of Besao, which stood at 6,315 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 408 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 403 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -1.2%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Payeo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Besao is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Payeo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Mountain Province, which contains 144 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Payeo ranks 114th by 2024 POPCEN population. Mountain Province is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Payeo 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 Besao 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 Payeo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
417
—
—
2020 CPH
408
-9
-2.2%
2024 POPCEN
403
-5
-1.2%
2015–2020: -2.2% total (-0.44%/yr).2020–2024: -1.2% total (-0.31%/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 Besao
8thof 14
Among the upper half of Besao by population.
Share of Besao
6.4%
of the municipality's total 6,315 residents.
Rank in Mountain Province
114thof 144
Province-wide percentile: 22.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Besao (municipality) class
5th
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 Payeo
Where is Barangay Payeo located?▾
Barangay Payeo is a barangay in the municipality of Besao, Mountain Province, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Payeo hall?▾
Barangay Payeo is located in Besao, Mountain Province, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Payeo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Payeo is Morgan Kiniway Peang (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Payeo?▾
You can contact Barangay Payeo via phone at 09703613220.
What municipality is Barangay Payeo part of?▾
Barangay Payeo is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Besao, Mountain Province, Philippines.
Is Barangay Payeo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Payeo 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 Besao?▾
Besao is classified as a 5th 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 Payeo.
Has the population of Barangay Payeo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Payeo went from 408 residents to 403 — a change of -1.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Payeo in?▾
Barangay Payeo is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Mountain Province, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Besao.
How many barangays are in Besao?▾
Besao has 14 barangays, including Barangay Payeo. You can browse the full list on our Besao page.
How many residents does Barangay Payeo have?▾
Barangay Payeo had a population of 403 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Payeo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Besao is 2618. 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 Payeo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Payeo 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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