Barangay Madalag is a barangay in Jose Dalman, Zamboanga Del Norte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Jose Dalman. It had a population of 1,990 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Madalag forms part of Jose Dalman, a municipality in Zamboanga Del Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Madalag had a population of 1,990. This made it the 5th largest of 18 barangays in Jose Dalman by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Madalag accounted for approximately 7.12% of the total population of Jose Dalman, which stood at 27,951 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,241 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,990 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -11.2%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Madalag is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Jose Dalman is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Madalag, 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 Madalag ranks 151st 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.
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 Jose Dalman 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 Madalag from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,943
—
—
2020 CPH
2,241
+298
+15.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,990
-251
-11.2%
2015–2020: +15.3% total (+2.89%/yr).2020–2024: -11.2% total (-2.93%/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 Jose Dalman
5thof 18
Among the top quartile of Jose Dalman by population.
Share of Jose Dalman
7.1%
of the municipality's total 27,951 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
151stof 691
Province-wide percentile: 78.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Jose Dalman (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 Madalag
Where is Barangay Madalag located?▾
Barangay Madalag is a barangay in the municipality of Jose Dalman, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Madalag hall?▾
Barangay Madalag is located in Jose Dalman, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Madalag?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Madalag is Nestor Maratas Aniñon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Madalag?▾
You can contact Barangay Madalag via phone at 09073430439.
What municipality is Barangay Madalag part of?▾
Barangay Madalag is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Jose Dalman, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Madalag urban or rural?▾
Barangay Madalag 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 Jose Dalman?▾
Jose Dalman 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 Madalag.
Has the population of Barangay Madalag been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Madalag went from 2,241 residents to 1,990 — a change of -11.2% 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 Madalag in?▾
Barangay Madalag 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 18 barangays administered by Jose Dalman.
How many barangays are in Jose Dalman?▾
Jose Dalman has 18 barangays, including Barangay Madalag. You can browse the full list on our Jose Dalman page.
How many residents does Barangay Madalag have?▾
Barangay Madalag had a population of 1,990 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Madalag was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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