Barangay Wawa is a local government unit in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 4,818 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Erwin Deogracias Malabay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Wawa · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Wawa
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Wawa is one of the administrative divisions of Pinamalayan in Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Wawa had a population of 4,818. This made it the 4th largest of 37 barangays in Pinamalayan by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Wawa accounted for approximately 5.33% of the total population of Pinamalayan, which stood at 90,420 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 4,764 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 4,818 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.1%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Wawa is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pinamalayan is a municipality comprising 37 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Wawa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Oriental Mindoro, which contains 426 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Wawa ranks 22nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Oriental Mindoro 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 Pinamalayan 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 Wawa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
5,855
—
—
2020 CPH
4,764
-1,091
-18.6%
2024 POPCEN
4,818
+54
+1.1%
2015–2020: -18.6% total (-4.04%/yr).2020–2024: +1.1% total (+0.28%/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 Pinamalayan
4thof 37
Among the top 10% of Pinamalayan by population.
Share of Pinamalayan
5.3%
of the municipality's total 90,420 residents.
Rank in Oriental Mindoro
22ndof 426
Province-wide percentile: 95.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Pinamalayan (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 Wawa
Where is Barangay Wawa located?▾
Barangay Wawa is a barangay in the municipality of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Wawa hall?▾
Barangay Wawa is located in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Wawa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Wawa is Erwin Deogracias Malabay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Wawa?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Wawa is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pinamalayan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Wawa part of?▾
Barangay Wawa is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Wawa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Wawa 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 Pinamalayan?▾
Pinamalayan 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 Wawa.
Has the population of Barangay Wawa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Wawa went from 4,764 residents to 4,818 — a change of +1.1% 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 Wawa in?▾
Barangay Wawa is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Oriental Mindoro, and is one of 37 barangays administered by Pinamalayan.
How many barangays are in Pinamalayan?▾
Pinamalayan has 37 barangays, including Barangay Wawa. You can browse the full list on our Pinamalayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Wawa have?▾
Barangay Wawa had a population of 4,818 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Wawa?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pinamalayan is 5208. 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 Wawa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Wawa was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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