Situated in the municipality of Mahayag, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Delusom is one of the administrative divisions of Zamboanga Peninsula. It had a population of 1,470 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Eduard Alagenio Prete(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Delusom · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Delusom
Barangay Delusom is a small barangay in the municipality of Mahayag, 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 Delusom had a population of 1,470. This made it the 14th largest of 29 barangays in Mahayag by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Delusom accounted for approximately 3.02% of the total population of Mahayag, which stood at 48,695 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Delusom moved from 1,478 residents to 1,470, an intercensal change of -0.5%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Delusom is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mahayag is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Delusom, 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 Delusom ranks 316th 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 Mahayag 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 Delusom from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,516
—
—
2020 CPH
1,478
-38
-2.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,470
-8
-0.5%
2015–2020: -2.5% total (-0.51%/yr).2020–2024: -0.5% total (-0.14%/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 Mahayag
14thof 29
Among the upper half of Mahayag by population.
Share of Mahayag
3.0%
of the municipality's total 48,695 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
316thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 60.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Mahayag (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 Delusom
Where is Barangay Delusom located?▾
Barangay Delusom is a barangay in the municipality of Mahayag, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Delusom hall?▾
Barangay Delusom is located in Mahayag, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Delusom?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Delusom is Eduard Alagenio Prete (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Delusom?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Delusom is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Mahayag LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Delusom part of?▾
Barangay Delusom is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Mahayag, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Delusom urban or rural?▾
Barangay Delusom 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 Mahayag?▾
Mahayag 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 Delusom.
Has the population of Barangay Delusom been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Delusom went from 1,478 residents to 1,470 — a change of -0.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Delusom in?▾
Barangay Delusom 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 29 barangays administered by Mahayag.
How many barangays are in Mahayag?▾
Mahayag has 29 barangays, including Barangay Delusom. You can browse the full list on our Mahayag page.
How many residents does Barangay Delusom have?▾
Barangay Delusom had a population of 1,470 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Delusom?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mahayag is 7026. 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 Delusom, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Delusom 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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