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Punong Barangay
Rodrigo Talaroc Cuevas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Meses · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Meses
Barangay Meses is a small barangay in the municipality of Manukan, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Meses had a population of 797. This made it the 20th largest of 22 barangays in Manukan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Meses accounted for approximately 2.23% of the total population of Manukan, which stood at 35,669 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 788 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 797 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.1%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Meses is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Manukan is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Meses, 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 Meses ranks 495th 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 Manukan 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 Meses from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,049
—
—
2020 CPH
788
-261
-24.9%
2024 POPCEN
797
+9
+1.1%
2015–2020: -24.9% total (-5.56%/yr).2020–2024: +1.1% total (+0.28%/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 Manukan
20thof 22
Among the smaller barangays of Manukan by population.
Share of Manukan
2.2%
of the municipality's total 35,669 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
495thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 29.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Manukan (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 Meses
Where is Barangay Meses located?▾
Barangay Meses is a barangay in the municipality of Manukan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Meses hall?▾
Barangay Meses is located in Manukan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Meses?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Meses is Rodrigo Talaroc Cuevas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Meses?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Meses is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Manukan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Meses part of?▾
Barangay Meses is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Manukan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Meses urban or rural?▾
Barangay Meses 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 Manukan?▾
Manukan 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 Meses.
Has the population of Barangay Meses been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Meses went from 788 residents to 797 — a change of +1.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Meses in?▾
Barangay Meses 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 22 barangays administered by Manukan.
How many barangays are in Manukan?▾
Manukan has 22 barangays, including Barangay Meses. You can browse the full list on our Manukan page.
How many residents does Barangay Meses have?▾
Barangay Meses had a population of 797 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Meses?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Manukan is 7110. 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 Meses, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Meses was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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