Barangay Saosao is a barangay in Mawab, Davao De Oro, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Mawab. It had a population of 1,761 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Alejandro Cortez Dugoy(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Saosao · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Saosao
Situated in Mawab, Davao De Oro, Barangay Saosao is one of 11 barangays that make up the municipality within Davao Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Saosao had a population of 1,761. This made it the 10th largest of 11 barangays in Mawab by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Saosao accounted for approximately 4.29% of the total population of Mawab, which stood at 41,050 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Saosao moved from 1,738 residents to 1,761, an intercensal change of +1.3%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Saosao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mawab is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Saosao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao De Oro, which contains 237 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Saosao ranks 147th by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao De Oro is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Saosao 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 Mawab 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 Saosao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,519
—
—
2020 CPH
1,738
+219
+14.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,761
+23
+1.3%
2015–2020: +14.4% total (+2.73%/yr).2020–2024: +1.3% total (+0.33%/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 Mawab
10thof 11
Among the smaller barangays of Mawab by population.
Share of Mawab
4.3%
of the municipality's total 41,050 residents.
Rank in Davao De Oro
147thof 237
Province-wide percentile: 38.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Mawab (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 Saosao
Where is Barangay Saosao located?▾
Barangay Saosao is a barangay in the municipality of Mawab, Davao De Oro, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Saosao hall?▾
Barangay Saosao is located in Mawab, Davao De Oro, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Saosao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Saosao is Alejandro Cortez Dugoy (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Saosao?▾
You can contact Barangay Saosao via phone at 09097417346.
What municipality is Barangay Saosao part of?▾
Barangay Saosao is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Mawab, Davao De Oro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Saosao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Saosao 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 Mawab?▾
Mawab 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 Saosao.
Has the population of Barangay Saosao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Saosao went from 1,738 residents to 1,761 — a change of +1.3% 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 Saosao in?▾
Barangay Saosao is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao De Oro, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Mawab.
How many barangays are in Mawab?▾
Mawab has 11 barangays, including Barangay Saosao. You can browse the full list on our Mawab page.
How many residents does Barangay Saosao have?▾
Barangay Saosao had a population of 1,761 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Saosao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mawab is 8108. 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 Saosao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Saosao 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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