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Punong Barangay
Angelie Similatan Manaongsong(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Guza · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Guza
Barangay Guza is a small barangay in the municipality of Manay, located in the province of Davao Oriental, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Guza had a population of 707. This made it the 15th largest of 17 barangays in Manay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guza accounted for approximately 1.80% of the total population of Manay, which stood at 39,271 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 779 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 707 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -9.2%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Guza is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Manay is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Guza, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Oriental, which contains 183 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Guza ranks 177th by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Guza is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
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 Manay 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 Guza from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
919
—
—
2020 CPH
779
-140
-15.2%
2024 POPCEN
707
-72
-9.2%
2015–2020: -15.2% total (-3.25%/yr).2020–2024: -9.2% total (-2.40%/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 Manay
15thof 17
Among the smaller barangays of Manay by population.
Share of Manay
1.8%
of the municipality's total 39,271 residents.
Rank in Davao Oriental
177thof 183
Province-wide percentile: 4.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Manay (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 Guza
Where is Barangay Guza located?▾
Barangay Guza is a barangay in the municipality of Manay, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Guza hall?▾
Barangay Guza is located in Manay, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Guza?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Guza is Angelie Similatan Manaongsong (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Guza?▾
You can contact Barangay Guza via phone at 09487799179.
What municipality is Barangay Guza part of?▾
Barangay Guza is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Manay, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Guza urban or rural?▾
Barangay Guza 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 Manay?▾
Manay 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 Guza.
Has the population of Barangay Guza been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Guza went from 779 residents to 707 — a change of -9.2% 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 Guza in?▾
Barangay Guza is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Oriental, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Manay.
How many barangays are in Manay?▾
Manay has 17 barangays, including Barangay Guza. You can browse the full list on our Manay page.
How many residents does Barangay Guza have?▾
Barangay Guza had a population of 707 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Guza?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Manay is 8202. 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 Guza, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Guza was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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