Situated in the municipality of Mobo, Masbate, Barangay Dacu is one of the administrative divisions of Bicol Region. It had a population of 1,742 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jellyn Cervantes Vargas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dacu · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Dacu
Situated in Mobo, Masbate, Barangay Dacu is one of 29 barangays that make up the municipality within Bicol Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dacu had a population of 1,742. This made it the 9th largest of 29 barangays in Mobo by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dacu accounted for approximately 4.23% of the total population of Mobo, which stood at 41,199 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Dacu changed from 1,730 to 1,742, a shift of +0.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Mobo. Barangay Dacu is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mobo is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dacu, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Masbate, which contains 550 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dacu ranks 178th by 2024 POPCEN population. Masbate 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 Mobo 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 Dacu from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,661
—
—
2020 CPH
1,730
+69
+4.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,742
+12
+0.7%
2015–2020: +4.2% total (+0.82%/yr).2020–2024: +0.7% total (+0.17%/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 Mobo
9thof 29
Among the upper half of Mobo by population.
Share of Mobo
4.2%
of the municipality's total 41,199 residents.
Rank in Masbate
178thof 550
Province-wide percentile: 68.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Mobo (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 Dacu
Where is Barangay Dacu located?▾
Barangay Dacu is a barangay in the municipality of Mobo, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dacu hall?▾
Barangay Dacu is located in Mobo, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dacu?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dacu is Jellyn Cervantes Vargas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dacu?▾
You can contact Barangay Dacu via phone at 09551972001.
What municipality is Barangay Dacu part of?▾
Barangay Dacu is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Mobo, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dacu urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dacu 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 Mobo?▾
Mobo 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 Dacu.
Has the population of Barangay Dacu been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dacu went from 1,730 residents to 1,742 — a change of +0.7% 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 Dacu in?▾
Barangay Dacu is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Masbate, and is one of 29 barangays administered by Mobo.
How many barangays are in Mobo?▾
Mobo has 29 barangays, including Barangay Dacu. You can browse the full list on our Mobo page.
How many residents does Barangay Dacu have?▾
Barangay Dacu had a population of 1,742 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dacu?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mobo is 5401. 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 Dacu, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dacu 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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