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Punong Barangay
Fernando Alvarez Lapaz(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bateria · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Bateria
Situated in Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Barangay Bateria is one of 19 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bateria had a population of 754. This made it the 19th largest of 19 barangays in Olutanga by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bateria accounted for approximately 2.21% of the total population of Olutanga, which stood at 34,124 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 Bateria changed from 1,478 to 754, a shift of -49.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Olutanga. Barangay Bateria is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Olutanga is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bateria, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Sibugay, which contains 389 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bateria ranks 305th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Sibugay is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bateria 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 Olutanga 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 Bateria from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,161
—
—
2020 CPH
1,478
+317
+27.3%
2024 POPCEN
754
-724
-49.0%
2015–2020: +27.3% total (+4.95%/yr).2020–2024: -49.0% total (-15.49%/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 Olutanga
19thof 19
Among the smaller barangays of Olutanga by population.
Share of Olutanga
2.2%
of the municipality's total 34,124 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Sibugay
305thof 389
Province-wide percentile: 22.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Olutanga (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 Bateria
Where is Barangay Bateria located?▾
Barangay Bateria is a barangay in the municipality of Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bateria hall?▾
Barangay Bateria is located in Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bateria?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bateria is Fernando Alvarez Lapaz (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bateria?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bateria is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Olutanga LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bateria part of?▾
Barangay Bateria is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bateria urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bateria 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 Olutanga?▾
Olutanga 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 Bateria.
Has the population of Barangay Bateria been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bateria went from 1,478 residents to 754 — a change of -49.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bateria in?▾
Barangay Bateria is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, and is one of 19 barangays administered by Olutanga.
How many barangays are in Olutanga?▾
Olutanga has 19 barangays, including Barangay Bateria. You can browse the full list on our Olutanga page.
How many residents does Barangay Bateria have?▾
Barangay Bateria had a population of 754 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bateria?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Olutanga is 7041. 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 Bateria, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bateria was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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