Situated in the municipality of Labason, Zamboanga Del Norte, Barangay Gabu is one of the administrative divisions of Zamboanga Peninsula. It had a population of 1,637 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Samson Hawod Alipan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gabu · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Gabu
Situated in Labason, Zamboanga Del Norte, Barangay Gabu is one of 20 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gabu had a population of 1,637. This made it the 15th largest of 20 barangays in Labason by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gabu accounted for approximately 3.67% of the total population of Labason, which stood at 44,615 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,273 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,637 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +28.6%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Gabu is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Labason is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gabu, 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 Gabu ranks 207th 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 Labason 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 Gabu from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,268
—
—
2020 CPH
1,273
+5
+0.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,637
+364
+28.6%
2015–2020: +0.4% total (+0.08%/yr).2020–2024: +28.6% total (+6.49%/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 Labason
15thof 20
Among the lower half of Labason by population.
Share of Labason
3.7%
of the municipality's total 44,615 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
207thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 70.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Labason (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 Gabu
Where is Barangay Gabu located?▾
Barangay Gabu is a barangay in the municipality of Labason, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gabu hall?▾
Barangay Gabu is located in Labason, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gabu?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gabu is Samson Hawod Alipan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gabu?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Gabu is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Labason LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Gabu part of?▾
Barangay Gabu is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Labason, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gabu urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gabu 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 Labason?▾
Labason 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 Gabu.
Has the population of Barangay Gabu been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gabu went from 1,273 residents to 1,637 — a change of +28.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Gabu in?▾
Barangay Gabu 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 20 barangays administered by Labason.
How many barangays are in Labason?▾
Labason has 20 barangays, including Barangay Gabu. You can browse the full list on our Labason page.
How many residents does Barangay Gabu have?▾
Barangay Gabu had a population of 1,637 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gabu?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Labason is 7117. 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 Gabu, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gabu 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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