Barangay Opao is a local government unit in City of Dapitan, Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,522 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for City of Dapitan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Mary Angeli Necesario Lasquite(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Opao · Data updated 2026-07-01
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+0.8% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Opao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,510
—
—
2020 CPH
1,527
+17
+1.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,522
-5
-0.3%
2015–2020: +1.1% total (+0.22%/yr).2020–2024: -0.3% total (-0.08%/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 Dapitan
24thof 50
Among the upper half of City of Dapitan by population.
Share of City of Dapitan
1.7%
of the city's total 87,699 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
230thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 67.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
City of Dapitan (city) class
3rd
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.
About Barangay Opao
Barangay Opao forms part of City of Dapitan, a city in Zamboanga Del Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Opao had a population of 1,522. This made it the 24th largest of 50 barangays in City of Dapitan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Opao accounted for approximately 1.74% of the total population of City of Dapitan, which stood at 87,699 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Opao moved from 1,527 residents to 1,522, an intercensal change of -0.3%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Opao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Dapitan is a city of 50 barangays, of which Barangay Opao is one. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Norte, which contains 691 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Opao ranks 230th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Norte is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
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 Dapitan 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Opao
Where is Barangay Opao located?▾
Barangay Opao is a barangay in the City of Dapitan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Opao hall?▾
Barangay Opao is located in City of Dapitan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Opao?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Opao is Mary Angeli Necesario Lasquite (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Opao?▾
You can contact Barangay Opao via phone at 09652001139.
What city is Barangay Opao part of?▾
Barangay Opao is one of 50 barangays in the City of Dapitan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Opao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Opao 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 Dapitan?▾
City of Dapitan is classified as a 3rd 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 Opao.
Has the population of Barangay Opao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Opao went from 1,527 residents to 1,522 — a change of -0.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Opao in?▾
Barangay Opao is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, and is one of 50 barangays administered by City of Dapitan.
How many barangays are in City of Dapitan?▾
City of Dapitan has 50 barangays, including Barangay Opao. You can browse the full list on our City of Dapitan page.
How many residents does Barangay Opao have?▾
Barangay Opao had a population of 1,522 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Opao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Dapitan is 7101. 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 Opao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Opao was last updated on 2026-07-01. 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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