Barangay Wadas is a local government unit in Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,098 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Vedalia Camposano Intes(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Wadas · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Wadas
Barangay Wadas forms part of Dinagat, a municipality in Dinagat Islands, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Wadas had a population of 1,098. This made it the 3rd largest of 12 barangays in Dinagat by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Wadas accounted for approximately 10.15% of the total population of Dinagat, which stood at 10,820 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,083 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,098 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.4%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Wadas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dinagat is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Wadas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Dinagat Islands, which contains 100 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Wadas ranks 44th by 2024 POPCEN population. Dinagat Islands is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Wadas 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 Dinagat 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 Wadas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,059
—
—
2020 CPH
1,083
+24
+2.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,098
+15
+1.4%
2015–2020: +2.3% total (+0.45%/yr).2020–2024: +1.4% total (+0.34%/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 Dinagat
3rdof 12
Among the top quartile of Dinagat by population.
Share of Dinagat
10.1%
of the municipality's total 10,820 residents.
Rank in Dinagat Islands
44thof 100
Province-wide percentile: 57.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Dinagat (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Wadas in Dinagat during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Wadas
Where is Barangay Wadas located?▾
Barangay Wadas is a barangay in the municipality of Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Wadas hall?▾
Barangay Wadas is located in Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Wadas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Wadas is Vedalia Camposano Intes (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Wadas?▾
You can contact Barangay Wadas via phone at 09382854189.
What municipality is Barangay Wadas part of?▾
Barangay Wadas is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, Philippines.
Is Barangay Wadas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Wadas 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 Dinagat?▾
Dinagat 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 Wadas.
Has the population of Barangay Wadas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Wadas went from 1,083 residents to 1,098 — a change of +1.4% 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 Wadas in?▾
Barangay Wadas is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Dinagat Islands, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Dinagat.
How many barangays are in Dinagat?▾
Dinagat has 12 barangays, including Barangay Wadas. You can browse the full list on our Dinagat page.
How many residents does Barangay Wadas have?▾
Barangay Wadas had a population of 1,098 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Wadas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dinagat is 8412. 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 Wadas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Wadas 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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