Barangay Pawa is a barangay in Dumanjug, Cebu, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Dumanjug. It had a population of 1,138 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Venancia M. Tek-ing(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pawa · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Pawa
Barangay Pawa is a small barangay in the municipality of Dumanjug, located in the province of Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pawa had a population of 1,138. This made it the 21st largest of 37 barangays in Dumanjug by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pawa accounted for approximately 1.90% of the total population of Dumanjug, which stood at 59,954 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,204 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,138 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -5.5%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Pawa is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dumanjug is a municipality comprising 37 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pawa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pawa ranks 946th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu 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 Dumanjug 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 Pawa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,226
—
—
2020 CPH
1,204
-22
-1.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,138
-66
-5.5%
2015–2020: -1.8% total (-0.36%/yr).2020–2024: -5.5% total (-1.40%/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 Dumanjug
21stof 37
Among the lower half of Dumanjug by population.
Share of Dumanjug
1.9%
of the municipality's total 59,954 residents.
Rank in Cebu
946thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 21.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Dumanjug (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 Pawa
Where is Barangay Pawa located?▾
Barangay Pawa is a barangay in the municipality of Dumanjug, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pawa hall?▾
Barangay Pawa is located in Dumanjug, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pawa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pawa is Venancia M. Tek-ing (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pawa?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pawa is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Dumanjug LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Pawa part of?▾
Barangay Pawa is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Dumanjug, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pawa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pawa 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 Dumanjug?▾
Dumanjug 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 Pawa.
Has the population of Barangay Pawa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pawa went from 1,204 residents to 1,138 — a change of -5.5% 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 Pawa in?▾
Barangay Pawa is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 37 barangays administered by Dumanjug.
How many barangays are in Dumanjug?▾
Dumanjug has 37 barangays, including Barangay Pawa. You can browse the full list on our Dumanjug page.
How many residents does Barangay Pawa have?▾
Barangay Pawa had a population of 1,138 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pawa?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dumanjug is 6035. 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 Pawa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pawa 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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