Barangay Dian-ay is a local government unit in City of Escalante, Negros Occidental, in the Negros Island Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 4,810 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 Escalante. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Juanito Isidto Gregorio JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dian-ay · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Dian-ay
Situated in City of Escalante, Negros Occidental, Barangay Dian-ay is one of 21 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 Dian-ay had a population of 4,810. This made it the 7th largest of 21 barangays in City of Escalante by population, placing it in the upper half of the city. Residents of Barangay Dian-ay accounted for approximately 4.96% of the total population of City of Escalante, which stood at 97,050 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Dian-ay moved from 5,128 residents to 4,810, an intercensal change of -6.2%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Dian-ay is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.
City of Escalante is a city comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dian-ay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Occidental, which contains 662 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dian-ay ranks 230th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Occidental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Dian-ay 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 Escalante 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 Dian-ay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
4,844
—
—
2020 CPH
5,128
+284
+5.9%
2024 POPCEN
4,810
-318
-6.2%
2015–2020: +5.9% total (+1.15%/yr).2020–2024: -6.2% total (-1.59%/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 Escalante
7thof 21
Among the upper half of City of Escalante by population.
Share of City of Escalante
5.0%
of the city's total 97,050 residents.
Rank in Negros Occidental
230thof 662
Province-wide percentile: 65.
PSA Classification
Urban
Higher density, predominantly built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of Escalante (city) class
4th
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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🆘Emergency Hotlines
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Dian-ay
Where is Barangay Dian-ay located?▾
Barangay Dian-ay is a barangay in the City of Escalante, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dian-ay hall?▾
Barangay Dian-ay is located in City of Escalante, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dian-ay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dian-ay is Juanito Isidto Gregorio JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dian-ay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Dian-ay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Escalante LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Dian-ay part of?▾
Barangay Dian-ay is one of 21 barangays in the City of Escalante, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dian-ay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dian-ay is officially classified as urban by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Urban classification reflects higher population density and a more built-up character — typically more permanent housing, paved roads, and proximity to commercial activity than rural barangays in the same city.
What is the income classification of City of Escalante?▾
City of Escalante is classified as a 4th 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 Dian-ay.
Has the population of Barangay Dian-ay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dian-ay went from 5,128 residents to 4,810 — a change of -6.2% 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 Dian-ay in?▾
Barangay Dian-ay is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Occidental, and is one of 21 barangays administered by City of Escalante.
How many barangays are in City of Escalante?▾
City of Escalante has 21 barangays, including Barangay Dian-ay. You can browse the full list on our City of Escalante page.
How many residents does Barangay Dian-ay have?▾
Barangay Dian-ay had a population of 4,810 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dian-ay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Escalante is 6124. 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 Dian-ay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dian-ay 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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