Barangay Mountain View is a local government unit in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 511 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Pamfilo Gallemaso Peje JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mountain View · Data updated 2026-06-30
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+7.6% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Mountain View from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
475
—
—
2020 CPH
526
+51
+10.7%
2024 POPCEN
511
-15
-2.9%
2015–2020: +10.7% total (+2.06%/yr).2020–2024: -2.9% total (-0.72%/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
25thof 29
Among the smaller barangays of Payao by population.
Share of Payao
1.5%
of the municipality's total 33,156 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Sibugay
357thof 389
Province-wide percentile: 8.
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.
About Barangay Mountain View
Barangay Mountain View 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 Mountain View had a population of 511. This made it the 25th largest of 29 barangays in Payao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mountain View accounted for approximately 1.54% of the total population of Payao, which stood at 33,156 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mountain View moved from 526 residents to 511, an intercensal change of -2.9%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Mountain View 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 of 29 barangays, of which Barangay Mountain View is one. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Sibugay, which contains 389 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mountain View ranks 357th 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Mountain View
Where is Barangay Mountain View located?▾
Barangay Mountain View is a barangay in the municipality of Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mountain View hall?▾
Barangay Mountain View 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 Mountain View?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Mountain View is Pamfilo Gallemaso Peje JR. (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Mountain View?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Mountain View is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Payao LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Mountain View part of?▾
Barangay Mountain View is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mountain View urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mountain View 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 Mountain View.
Has the population of Barangay Mountain View been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mountain View went from 526 residents to 511 — a change of -2.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Mountain View in?▾
Barangay Mountain View 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 Mountain View. You can browse the full list on our Payao page.
How many residents does Barangay Mountain View have?▾
Barangay Mountain View had a population of 511 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mountain View?▾
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 Mountain View, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mountain View was last updated on 2026-06-30. 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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