Barangay Bandera is a local government unit in Polanco, Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,493 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Polanco. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Wilfredo Castillon Regencia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bandera · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bandera
Situated in Polanco, Zamboanga Del Norte, Barangay Bandera is one of 30 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bandera had a population of 1,493. This made it the 11th largest of 30 barangays in Polanco by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bandera accounted for approximately 3.69% of the total population of Polanco, which stood at 40,485 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bandera moved from 2,085 residents to 1,493, an intercensal change of -28.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bandera is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Polanco is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bandera, 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 Bandera ranks 240th 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 Polanco 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 Bandera from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,336
—
—
2020 CPH
2,085
+749
+56.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,493
-592
-28.4%
2015–2020: +56.1% total (+9.31%/yr).2020–2024: -28.4% total (-8.01%/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 Polanco
11thof 30
Among the upper half of Polanco by population.
Share of Polanco
3.7%
of the municipality's total 40,485 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
240thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 65.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Polanco (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Bandera in Polanco during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bandera
Where is Barangay Bandera located?▾
Barangay Bandera is a barangay in the municipality of Polanco, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bandera hall?▾
Barangay Bandera is located in Polanco, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bandera?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bandera is Wilfredo Castillon Regencia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bandera?▾
You can contact Barangay Bandera via phone at 09518354140.
What municipality is Barangay Bandera part of?▾
Barangay Bandera is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Polanco, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bandera urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bandera 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 Polanco?▾
Polanco 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 Bandera.
Has the population of Barangay Bandera been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bandera went from 2,085 residents to 1,493 — a change of -28.4% 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 Bandera in?▾
Barangay Bandera 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 30 barangays administered by Polanco.
How many barangays are in Polanco?▾
Polanco has 30 barangays, including Barangay Bandera. You can browse the full list on our Polanco page.
How many residents does Barangay Bandera have?▾
Barangay Bandera had a population of 1,493 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bandera?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Polanco is 7106. 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 Bandera, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bandera 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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