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Barangay Wakat is a very small barangay in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Wakat had a population of 410. This made it the 27th largest of 27 barangays in Ramon Magsaysay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Wakat accounted for approximately 1.44% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay, which stood at 28,419 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Wakat moved from 368 residents to 410, an intercensal change of +11.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Wakat is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ramon Magsaysay is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Wakat, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Wakat ranks 741st by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur 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 Ramon Magsaysay 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 Wakat from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
380
—
—
2020 CPH
368
-12
-3.2%
2024 POPCEN
410
+42
+11.4%
2015–2020: -3.2% total (-0.64%/yr).2020–2024: +11.4% total (+2.74%/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 Ramon Magsaysay
27thof 27
Among the smaller barangays of Ramon Magsaysay by population.
Share of Ramon Magsaysay
1.4%
of the municipality's total 28,419 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
741stof 779
Province-wide percentile: 5.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Ramon Magsaysay (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 Wakat
Where is Barangay Wakat located?▾
Barangay Wakat is a barangay in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Wakat hall?▾
Barangay Wakat is located in Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Wakat?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Wakat is Dante Mag-abo Yano (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Wakat?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Wakat is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Ramon Magsaysay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Wakat part of?▾
Barangay Wakat is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Wakat urban or rural?▾
Barangay Wakat 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 Ramon Magsaysay?▾
Ramon Magsaysay 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 Wakat.
Has the population of Barangay Wakat been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Wakat went from 368 residents to 410 — a change of +11.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Wakat in?▾
Barangay Wakat is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 27 barangays administered by Ramon Magsaysay.
How many barangays are in Ramon Magsaysay?▾
Ramon Magsaysay has 27 barangays, including Barangay Wakat. You can browse the full list on our Ramon Magsaysay page.
How many residents does Barangay Wakat have?▾
Barangay Wakat had a population of 410 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Wakat was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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