Barangay Mahayahay is a local government unit in Lingig, Surigao Del Sur, in the Caraga region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,322 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 Lingig. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Fredie Portillo Cayao(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mahayahay · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Mahayahay
Barangay Mahayahay forms part of Lingig, a municipality in Surigao Del Sur, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mahayahay had a population of 2,322. This made it the 5th largest of 18 barangays in Lingig by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mahayahay accounted for approximately 6.60% of the total population of Lingig, which stood at 35,203 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Mahayahay changed from 2,569 to 2,322, a shift of -9.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Lingig. Barangay Mahayahay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lingig is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mahayahay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Sur, which contains 309 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mahayahay ranks 83rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao 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 Lingig 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 Mahayahay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,016
—
—
2020 CPH
2,569
+553
+27.4%
2024 POPCEN
2,322
-247
-9.6%
2015–2020: +27.4% total (+4.97%/yr).2020–2024: -9.6% total (-2.50%/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 Lingig
5thof 18
Among the top quartile of Lingig by population.
Share of Lingig
6.6%
of the municipality's total 35,203 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Sur
83rdof 309
Province-wide percentile: 73.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Lingig (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Mahayahay
Where is Barangay Mahayahay located?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Lingig, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mahayahay hall?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is located in Lingig, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahayahay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahayahay is Fredie Portillo Cayao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mahayahay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Mahayahay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lingig LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Mahayahay part of?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Lingig, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mahayahay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mahayahay 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 Lingig?▾
Lingig 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 Mahayahay.
Has the population of Barangay Mahayahay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mahayahay went from 2,569 residents to 2,322 — a change of -9.6% 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 Mahayahay in?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Sur, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Lingig.
How many barangays are in Lingig?▾
Lingig has 18 barangays, including Barangay Mahayahay. You can browse the full list on our Lingig page.
How many residents does Barangay Mahayahay have?▾
Barangay Mahayahay had a population of 2,322 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mahayahay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lingig is 8312. 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 Mahayahay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mahayahay 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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