Barangay Metokong is a barangay in Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Dumalinao. It had a population of 591 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.
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Punong Barangay
Amal Montaner Fermin(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Metokong · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Metokong
Barangay Metokong forms part of Dumalinao, a municipality in Zamboanga Del Sur, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Metokong had a population of 591. This made it the 24th largest of 30 barangays in Dumalinao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Metokong accounted for approximately 1.73% of the total population of Dumalinao, which stood at 34,188 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 Metokong changed from 542 to 591, a shift of +9.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Dumalinao. Barangay Metokong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dumalinao is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Metokong, 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 Metokong ranks 653rd 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 Metokong 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 Dumalinao 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 Metokong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
703
—
—
2020 CPH
542
-161
-22.9%
2024 POPCEN
591
+49
+9.0%
2015–2020: -22.9% total (-5.07%/yr).2020–2024: +9.0% total (+2.19%/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 Dumalinao
24thof 30
Among the smaller barangays of Dumalinao by population.
Share of Dumalinao
1.7%
of the municipality's total 34,188 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
653rdof 779
Province-wide percentile: 16.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Dumalinao (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 Metokong
Where is Barangay Metokong located?▾
Barangay Metokong is a barangay in the municipality of Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Metokong hall?▾
Barangay Metokong is located in Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Metokong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Metokong is Amal Montaner Fermin (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Metokong?▾
You can contact Barangay Metokong via phone at 09974105102.
What municipality is Barangay Metokong part of?▾
Barangay Metokong is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Metokong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Metokong 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 Dumalinao?▾
Dumalinao 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 Metokong.
Has the population of Barangay Metokong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Metokong went from 542 residents to 591 — a change of +9.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Metokong in?▾
Barangay Metokong 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 Dumalinao.
How many barangays are in Dumalinao?▾
Dumalinao has 30 barangays, including Barangay Metokong. You can browse the full list on our Dumalinao page.
How many residents does Barangay Metokong have?▾
Barangay Metokong had a population of 591 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Metokong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dumalinao is 7015. 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 Metokong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Metokong was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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