Barangay Dionum is a local government unit in Piñan, Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 591 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Alan Caliso Beteran(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dionum · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Dionum
Barangay Dionum is a small barangay in the municipality of Piñan, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dionum had a population of 591. This made it the 17th largest of 22 barangays in Piñan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dionum accounted for approximately 3.08% of the total population of Piñan, which stood at 19,184 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Dionum moved from 631 residents to 591, an intercensal change of -6.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Dionum is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Piñan is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dionum, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Norte, which contains 691 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dionum ranks 598th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Norte 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 Piñan 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 Dionum from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
692
—
—
2020 CPH
631
-61
-8.8%
2024 POPCEN
591
-40
-6.3%
2015–2020: -8.8% total (-1.83%/yr).2020–2024: -6.3% total (-1.62%/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 Piñan
17thof 22
Among the lower half of Piñan by population.
Share of Piñan
3.1%
of the municipality's total 19,184 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
598thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 14.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Piñan (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 Dionum
Where is Barangay Dionum located?▾
Barangay Dionum is a barangay in the municipality of Piñan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dionum hall?▾
Barangay Dionum is located in Piñan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dionum?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dionum is Alan Caliso Beteran (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dionum?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Dionum is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Piñan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Dionum part of?▾
Barangay Dionum is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Piñan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dionum urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dionum 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 Piñan?▾
Piñan 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 Dionum.
Has the population of Barangay Dionum been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dionum went from 631 residents to 591 — a change of -6.3% 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 Dionum in?▾
Barangay Dionum is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Piñan.
How many barangays are in Piñan?▾
Piñan has 22 barangays, including Barangay Dionum. You can browse the full list on our Piñan page.
How many residents does Barangay Dionum have?▾
Barangay Dionum had a population of 591 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dionum?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Piñan is 7105. 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 Dionum, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dionum was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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