Barangay Dawis is a barangay in City of Bayawan, Negros Oriental, under the jurisdiction of the City of Bayawan. It had a population of 4,553 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 City of Bayawan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
John Gimelga Casipong(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dawis · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Dawis
Situated in City of Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Barangay Dawis is one of 28 barangays that make up the city within Negros Island Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dawis had a population of 4,553. This made it the 14th largest of 28 barangays in City of Bayawan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Dawis accounted for approximately 3.59% of the total population of City of Bayawan, which stood at 126,744 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Dawis moved from 4,683 residents to 4,553, an intercensal change of -2.8%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Dawis is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Bayawan is a city comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dawis, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dawis ranks 84th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Dawis 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 City of Bayawan 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 Dawis from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
4,836
—
—
2020 CPH
4,683
-153
-3.2%
2024 POPCEN
4,553
-130
-2.8%
2015–2020: -3.2% total (-0.64%/yr).2020–2024: -2.8% total (-0.70%/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 City of Bayawan
14thof 28
Among the upper half of City of Bayawan by population.
Share of City of Bayawan
3.6%
of the city's total 126,744 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
84thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 85.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Bayawan (city) class
2nd
Parent city 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 Dawis
Where is Barangay Dawis located?▾
Barangay Dawis is a barangay in the City of Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dawis hall?▾
Barangay Dawis is located in City of Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dawis?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dawis is John Gimelga Casipong (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dawis?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Dawis is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Bayawan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Dawis part of?▾
Barangay Dawis is one of 28 barangays in the City of Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dawis urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dawis 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 City of Bayawan?▾
City of Bayawan is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Dawis.
Has the population of Barangay Dawis been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dawis went from 4,683 residents to 4,553 — a change of -2.8% 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 Dawis in?▾
Barangay Dawis is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 28 barangays administered by City of Bayawan.
How many barangays are in City of Bayawan?▾
City of Bayawan has 28 barangays, including Barangay Dawis. You can browse the full list on our City of Bayawan page.
How many residents does Barangay Dawis have?▾
Barangay Dawis had a population of 4,553 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dawis?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Bayawan is 6221. 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 Dawis, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dawis 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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