Barangay San Juan is a local government unit in Gutalac, Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,430 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 Gutalac. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Quintin Comighod Patoc(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Juan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay San Juan
Situated in Gutalac, Zamboanga Del Norte, Barangay San Juan is one of 33 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Juan had a population of 1,430. This made it the 8th largest of 33 barangays in Gutalac by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Juan accounted for approximately 3.81% of the total population of Gutalac, which stood at 37,512 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,489 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,430 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -4.0%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay San Juan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Gutalac is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Juan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Norte, which contains 691 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Juan ranks 252nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Norte is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay San Juan is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Gutalac 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 San Juan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,460
—
—
2020 CPH
1,489
+29
+2.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,430
-59
-4.0%
2015–2020: +2.0% total (+0.39%/yr).2020–2024: -4.0% total (-1.01%/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 Gutalac
8thof 33
Among the top quartile of Gutalac by population.
Share of Gutalac
3.8%
of the municipality's total 37,512 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
252ndof 691
Province-wide percentile: 64.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Gutalac (municipality) class
2nd
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 San Juan in Gutalac during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay San Juan
Where is Barangay San Juan located?▾
Barangay San Juan is a barangay in the municipality of Gutalac, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Juan hall?▾
Barangay San Juan is located in Gutalac, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Juan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Juan is Quintin Comighod Patoc (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Juan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay San Juan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Gutalac LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay San Juan part of?▾
Barangay San Juan is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Gutalac, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Juan urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Juan 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 Gutalac?▾
Gutalac is classified as a 2nd 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 San Juan.
Has the population of Barangay San Juan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Juan went from 1,489 residents to 1,430 — a change of -4.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay San Juan in?▾
Barangay San Juan is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, and is one of 33 barangays administered by Gutalac.
How many barangays are in Gutalac?▾
Gutalac has 33 barangays, including Barangay San Juan. You can browse the full list on our Gutalac page.
How many residents does Barangay San Juan have?▾
Barangay San Juan had a population of 1,430 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Juan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Gutalac is 7118. 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 San Juan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Juan 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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