Located in Midsalip, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Dakayakan is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Midsalip. It had a population of 368 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jocelyn Mino Ensik(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dakayakan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Dakayakan
Barangay Dakayakan forms part of Midsalip, a municipality in Zamboanga Del Sur, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dakayakan had a population of 368. This made it the 32nd largest of 33 barangays in Midsalip by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dakayakan accounted for approximately 1.03% of the total population of Midsalip, which stood at 35,643 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 362 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 368 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.7%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Dakayakan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Midsalip is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dakayakan, 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 Dakayakan ranks 754th 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 Midsalip 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 Dakayakan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
299
—
—
2020 CPH
362
+63
+21.1%
2024 POPCEN
368
+6
+1.7%
2015–2020: +21.1% total (+3.90%/yr).2020–2024: +1.7% total (+0.41%/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 Midsalip
32ndof 33
Among the smaller barangays of Midsalip by population.
Share of Midsalip
1.0%
of the municipality's total 35,643 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
754thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 3.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Midsalip (municipality) class
4th*
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 Dakayakan
Where is Barangay Dakayakan located?▾
Barangay Dakayakan is a barangay in the municipality of Midsalip, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dakayakan hall?▾
Barangay Dakayakan is located in Midsalip, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dakayakan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dakayakan is Jocelyn Mino Ensik (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dakayakan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Dakayakan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Midsalip LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Dakayakan part of?▾
Barangay Dakayakan is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Midsalip, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dakayakan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dakayakan 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 Midsalip?▾
Midsalip is classified as a 4th* 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 Dakayakan.
Has the population of Barangay Dakayakan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dakayakan went from 362 residents to 368 — a change of +1.7% 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 Dakayakan in?▾
Barangay Dakayakan 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 33 barangays administered by Midsalip.
How many barangays are in Midsalip?▾
Midsalip has 33 barangays, including Barangay Dakayakan. You can browse the full list on our Midsalip page.
How many residents does Barangay Dakayakan have?▾
Barangay Dakayakan had a population of 368 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dakayakan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Midsalip is 7021. 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 Dakayakan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dakayakan was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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