Located in Dinas, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Legarda 2 is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Dinas. It had a population of 1,616 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ricky Castañares Tenebro(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Legarda 2 · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Legarda 2
Barangay Legarda 2 is a small barangay in the municipality of Dinas, 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 Legarda 2 had a population of 1,616. This made it the 7th largest of 30 barangays in Dinas by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Legarda 2 accounted for approximately 4.56% of the total population of Dinas, which stood at 35,409 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Legarda 2 changed from 1,790 to 1,616, a shift of -9.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Dinas. Barangay Legarda 2 is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dinas is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Legarda 2, 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 Legarda 2 ranks 278th 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.
Barangay Legarda 2 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 Dinas 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 Legarda 2 from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,707
—
—
2020 CPH
1,790
+83
+4.9%
2024 POPCEN
1,616
-174
-9.7%
2015–2020: +4.9% total (+0.95%/yr).2020–2024: -9.7% total (-2.52%/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 Dinas
7thof 30
Among the top quartile of Dinas by population.
Share of Dinas
4.6%
of the municipality's total 35,409 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
278thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 64.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Dinas (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 Legarda 2
Where is Barangay Legarda 2 located?▾
Barangay Legarda 2 is a barangay in the municipality of Dinas, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Legarda 2 hall?▾
Barangay Legarda 2 is located in Dinas, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Legarda 2?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Legarda 2 is Ricky Castañares Tenebro (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Legarda 2?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Legarda 2 is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Dinas LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Legarda 2 part of?▾
Barangay Legarda 2 is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Dinas, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Legarda 2 urban or rural?▾
Barangay Legarda 2 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 Dinas?▾
Dinas 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 Legarda 2.
Has the population of Barangay Legarda 2 been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Legarda 2 went from 1,790 residents to 1,616 — a change of -9.7% 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 Legarda 2 in?▾
Barangay Legarda 2 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 30 barangays administered by Dinas.
How many barangays are in Dinas?▾
Dinas has 30 barangays, including Barangay Legarda 2. You can browse the full list on our Dinas page.
How many residents does Barangay Legarda 2 have?▾
Barangay Legarda 2 had a population of 1,616 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Legarda 2?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dinas is 7030. 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 Legarda 2, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Legarda 2 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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