Situated in the municipality of Indanan, Sulu, Barangay Sapah Malaum is one of the administrative divisions of BARMM. It had a population of 1,800 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 Indanan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sapah Malaum · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Sapah Malaum
Barangay Sapah Malaum is a small barangay in the municipality of Indanan, located in the province of Sulu, in the BARMM region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sapah Malaum had a population of 1,800. This made it the 22nd largest of 34 barangays in Indanan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sapah Malaum accounted for approximately 1.71% of the total population of Indanan, which stood at 105,384 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Barangay Sapah Malaum is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Indanan is a municipality comprising 34 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sapah Malaum, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Sulu, which contains 410 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Sapah Malaum ranks 212th by 2024 POPCEN population.
Barangay Sapah Malaum 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Sapah Malaum is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
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 Sapah Malaum in Indanan during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Sapah Malaum
Where is Barangay Sapah Malaum located?▾
Barangay Sapah Malaum is a barangay in the municipality of Indanan, Sulu, BARMM, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sapah Malaum hall?▾
Barangay Sapah Malaum is located in Indanan, Sulu, BARMM, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sapah Malaum?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Sapah Malaum is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sapah Malaum?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Sapah Malaum is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Indanan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Sapah Malaum part of?▾
Barangay Sapah Malaum is one of 34 barangays in the municipality of Indanan, Sulu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sapah Malaum urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sapah Malaum 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 region of the Philippines is Barangay Sapah Malaum in?▾
Barangay Sapah Malaum is part of the BARMM administrative region of the Philippines. Within BARMM, the barangay falls under the province of Sulu, and is one of 34 barangays administered by Indanan.
How many barangays are in Indanan?▾
Indanan has 34 barangays, including Barangay Sapah Malaum. You can browse the full list on our Indanan page.
How many residents does Barangay Sapah Malaum have?▾
Barangay Sapah Malaum had a population of 1,800 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sapah Malaum?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Indanan is 7407. 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 Sapah Malaum, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sapah Malaum was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-29.
