Situated in the municipality of Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Dontulan is one of the administrative divisions of Zamboanga Peninsula. It had a population of 685 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Molave. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Felimon Adlawan Lomotos(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dontulan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Dontulan
Barangay Dontulan forms part of Molave, a municipality in Zamboanga Del Sur, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dontulan had a population of 685. This made it the 23rd largest of 25 barangays in Molave by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dontulan accounted for approximately 1.30% of the total population of Molave, which stood at 52,540 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 Dontulan changed from 645 to 685, a shift of +6.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Molave. Barangay Dontulan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Molave is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dontulan, 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 Dontulan ranks 621st 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.
Barangay Dontulan 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 Molave 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 Dontulan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
581
—
—
2020 CPH
645
+64
+11.0%
2024 POPCEN
685
+40
+6.2%
2015–2020: +11.0% total (+2.11%/yr).2020–2024: +6.2% total (+1.52%/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 Molave
23rdof 25
Among the smaller barangays of Molave by population.
Share of Molave
1.3%
of the municipality's total 52,540 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
621stof 779
Province-wide percentile: 20.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Molave (municipality) class
1st
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 Dontulan
Where is Barangay Dontulan located?▾
Barangay Dontulan is a barangay in the municipality of Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dontulan hall?▾
Barangay Dontulan is located in Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dontulan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dontulan is Felimon Adlawan Lomotos (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dontulan?▾
You can contact Barangay Dontulan via phone at 09057579654.
What municipality is Barangay Dontulan part of?▾
Barangay Dontulan is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dontulan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dontulan 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 Molave?▾
Molave is classified as a 1st 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 Dontulan.
Has the population of Barangay Dontulan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dontulan went from 645 residents to 685 — a change of +6.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Dontulan in?▾
Barangay Dontulan 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 25 barangays administered by Molave.
How many barangays are in Molave?▾
Molave has 25 barangays, including Barangay Dontulan. You can browse the full list on our Molave page.
How many residents does Barangay Dontulan have?▾
Barangay Dontulan had a population of 685 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dontulan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Molave is 7023. 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 Dontulan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dontulan 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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