Barangay Songcuya is a local government unit in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,096 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 Diplahan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Melbin Santiago Songcuya(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Songcuya · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Songcuya
Situated in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Barangay Songcuya is one of 22 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Songcuya had a population of 1,096. This made it the 9th largest of 22 barangays in Diplahan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Songcuya accounted for approximately 3.38% of the total population of Diplahan, which stood at 32,423 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,087 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,096 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.8%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Songcuya is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Diplahan is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Songcuya, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Sibugay, which contains 389 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Songcuya ranks 231st by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Sibugay is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Songcuya 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 Diplahan 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 Songcuya from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
975
—
—
2020 CPH
1,087
+112
+11.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,096
+9
+0.8%
2015–2020: +11.5% total (+2.20%/yr).2020–2024: +0.8% total (+0.21%/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 Diplahan
9thof 22
Among the upper half of Diplahan by population.
Share of Diplahan
3.4%
of the municipality's total 32,423 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Sibugay
231stof 389
Province-wide percentile: 41.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Diplahan (municipality) class
3rd
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 Songcuya
Where is Barangay Songcuya located?▾
Barangay Songcuya is a barangay in the municipality of Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Songcuya hall?▾
Barangay Songcuya is located in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Songcuya?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Songcuya is Melbin Santiago Songcuya (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Songcuya?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Songcuya is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Diplahan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Songcuya part of?▾
Barangay Songcuya is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Songcuya urban or rural?▾
Barangay Songcuya 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 Diplahan?▾
Diplahan is classified as a 3rd 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 Songcuya.
Has the population of Barangay Songcuya been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Songcuya went from 1,087 residents to 1,096 — a change of +0.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Songcuya in?▾
Barangay Songcuya is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Diplahan.
How many barangays are in Diplahan?▾
Diplahan has 22 barangays, including Barangay Songcuya. You can browse the full list on our Diplahan page.
How many residents does Barangay Songcuya have?▾
Barangay Songcuya had a population of 1,096 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Songcuya?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Diplahan is 7039. 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 Songcuya, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Songcuya was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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