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Punong Barangay
Mardy Alon Lopez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Kulisap · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Kulisap
Barangay Kulisap forms part of Payao, a municipality in Zamboanga Sibugay, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kulisap had a population of 907. This made it the 13th largest of 29 barangays in Payao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kulisap accounted for approximately 2.74% of the total population of Payao, which stood at 33,156 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 Kulisap changed from 892 to 907, a shift of +1.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Payao. Barangay Kulisap is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Payao is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Kulisap, 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 Kulisap ranks 269th 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 Kulisap 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 Payao 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 Kulisap from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
864
—
—
2020 CPH
892
+28
+3.2%
2024 POPCEN
907
+15
+1.7%
2015–2020: +3.2% total (+0.64%/yr).2020–2024: +1.7% total (+0.42%/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 Payao
13thof 29
Among the upper half of Payao by population.
Share of Payao
2.7%
of the municipality's total 33,156 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Sibugay
269thof 389
Province-wide percentile: 31.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Payao (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 Kulisap
Where is Barangay Kulisap located?▾
Barangay Kulisap is a barangay in the municipality of Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Kulisap hall?▾
Barangay Kulisap is located in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Kulisap?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Kulisap is Mardy Alon Lopez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Kulisap?▾
You can contact Barangay Kulisap via phone at 09265742565.
What municipality is Barangay Kulisap part of?▾
Barangay Kulisap is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Kulisap urban or rural?▾
Barangay Kulisap 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 Payao?▾
Payao 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 Kulisap.
Has the population of Barangay Kulisap been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Kulisap went from 892 residents to 907 — 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 Kulisap in?▾
Barangay Kulisap 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 29 barangays administered by Payao.
How many barangays are in Payao?▾
Payao has 29 barangays, including Barangay Kulisap. You can browse the full list on our Payao page.
How many residents does Barangay Kulisap have?▾
Barangay Kulisap had a population of 907 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Kulisap?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Payao is 7008. 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 Kulisap, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Kulisap was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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