Located in Dimataling, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Mercedes is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Dimataling. It had a population of 451 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jerry Paler Dagyagnao Sr.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mercedes · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Mercedes
Barangay Mercedes is a very small barangay in the municipality of Dimataling, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mercedes had a population of 451. This made it the 22nd largest of 24 barangays in Dimataling by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mercedes accounted for approximately 1.36% of the total population of Dimataling, which stood at 33,156 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 432 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 451 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +4.4%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Mercedes is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dimataling is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mercedes, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mercedes ranks 718th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Dimataling 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 Mercedes from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
433
—
—
2020 CPH
432
-1
-0.2%
2024 POPCEN
451
+19
+4.4%
2015–2020: -0.2% total (-0.05%/yr).2020–2024: +4.4% total (+1.08%/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 Dimataling
22ndof 24
Among the smaller barangays of Dimataling by population.
Share of Dimataling
1.4%
of the municipality's total 33,156 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
718thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 8.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Dimataling (municipality) class
4th
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 Mercedes
Where is Barangay Mercedes located?▾
Barangay Mercedes is a barangay in the municipality of Dimataling, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mercedes hall?▾
Barangay Mercedes is located in Dimataling, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mercedes?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mercedes is Jerry Paler Dagyagnao Sr. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mercedes?▾
You can contact Barangay Mercedes via phone at 09304594705.
What municipality is Barangay Mercedes part of?▾
Barangay Mercedes is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Dimataling, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mercedes urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mercedes 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 Dimataling?▾
Dimataling is classified as a 4th 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 Mercedes.
Has the population of Barangay Mercedes been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mercedes went from 432 residents to 451 — a change of +4.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Mercedes in?▾
Barangay Mercedes is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Dimataling.
How many barangays are in Dimataling?▾
Dimataling has 24 barangays, including Barangay Mercedes. You can browse the full list on our Dimataling page.
How many residents does Barangay Mercedes have?▾
Barangay Mercedes had a population of 451 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mercedes?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dimataling is 7032. 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 Mercedes, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mercedes 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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