Located in Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte, Barangay Mahayahay is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Del Carmen. It had a population of 421 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Vicky Macabodbod Cosmiano(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mahayahay · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Mahayahay
Barangay Mahayahay is a very small barangay in the municipality of Del Carmen, located in the province of Surigao Del Norte, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mahayahay had a population of 421. This made it the 19th largest of 20 barangays in Del Carmen by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mahayahay accounted for approximately 2.03% of the total population of Del Carmen, which stood at 20,786 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mahayahay moved from 436 residents to 421, an intercensal change of -3.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Mahayahay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Del Carmen is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mahayahay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Norte, which contains 335 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mahayahay ranks 298th by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Norte is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Mahayahay 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 Del Carmen 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 Mahayahay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
517
—
—
2020 CPH
436
-81
-15.7%
2024 POPCEN
421
-15
-3.4%
2015–2020: -15.7% total (-3.35%/yr).2020–2024: -3.4% total (-0.87%/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 Del Carmen
19thof 20
Among the smaller barangays of Del Carmen by population.
Share of Del Carmen
2.0%
of the municipality's total 20,786 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Norte
298thof 335
Province-wide percentile: 11.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Del Carmen (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 Mahayahay
Where is Barangay Mahayahay located?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mahayahay hall?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is located in Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahayahay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahayahay is Vicky Macabodbod Cosmiano (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mahayahay?▾
You can contact Barangay Mahayahay via phone at 09813450735.
What municipality is Barangay Mahayahay part of?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mahayahay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mahayahay 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 Del Carmen?▾
Del Carmen 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 Mahayahay.
Has the population of Barangay Mahayahay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mahayahay went from 436 residents to 421 — a change of -3.4% 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 Mahayahay in?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Norte, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Del Carmen.
How many barangays are in Del Carmen?▾
Del Carmen has 20 barangays, including Barangay Mahayahay. You can browse the full list on our Del Carmen page.
How many residents does Barangay Mahayahay have?▾
Barangay Mahayahay had a population of 421 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mahayahay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Del Carmen is 8418. 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 Mahayahay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mahayahay was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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