Located in Josefina, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Sebukang is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Josefina. It had a population of 445 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Liberato Blanco Edol JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sebukang · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Sebukang
Barangay Sebukang is a very small barangay in the municipality of Josefina, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sebukang had a population of 445. This made it the 10th largest of 14 barangays in Josefina by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sebukang accounted for approximately 3.98% of the total population of Josefina, which stood at 11,190 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 460 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 445 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -3.3%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Sebukang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Josefina is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sebukang, 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 Sebukang ranks 723rd 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.
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 Josefina 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 Sebukang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
447
—
—
2020 CPH
460
+13
+2.9%
2024 POPCEN
445
-15
-3.3%
2015–2020: +2.9% total (+0.58%/yr).2020–2024: -3.3% total (-0.83%/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 Josefina
10thof 14
Among the lower half of Josefina by population.
Share of Josefina
4.0%
of the municipality's total 11,190 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
723rdof 779
Province-wide percentile: 7.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Josefina (municipality) class
5th*
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 Sebukang
Where is Barangay Sebukang located?▾
Barangay Sebukang is a barangay in the municipality of Josefina, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sebukang hall?▾
Barangay Sebukang is located in Josefina, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sebukang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sebukang is Liberato Blanco Edol JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sebukang?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Sebukang is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Josefina LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Sebukang part of?▾
Barangay Sebukang is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Josefina, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sebukang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sebukang 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 Josefina?▾
Josefina is classified as a 5th* 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 Sebukang.
Has the population of Barangay Sebukang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sebukang went from 460 residents to 445 — a change of -3.3% 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 Sebukang in?▾
Barangay Sebukang 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 14 barangays administered by Josefina.
How many barangays are in Josefina?▾
Josefina has 14 barangays, including Barangay Sebukang. You can browse the full list on our Josefina page.
How many residents does Barangay Sebukang have?▾
Barangay Sebukang had a population of 445 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sebukang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Josefina is 7027. 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 Sebukang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sebukang was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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