Barangay Balakan is a barangay in Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Salug. It had a population of 1,226 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Salug. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Pedro Flores Lihaylihay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balakan · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Balakan
Barangay Balakan is a small barangay in the municipality of Salug, 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 Balakan had a population of 1,226. This made it the 11th largest of 23 barangays in Salug by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balakan accounted for approximately 3.71% of the total population of Salug, which stood at 33,060 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Balakan moved from 1,245 residents to 1,226, an intercensal change of -1.5%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Balakan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Salug is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balakan, 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 Balakan ranks 314th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Balakan is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.
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 Salug 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 Balakan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,134
—
—
2020 CPH
1,245
+111
+9.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,226
-19
-1.5%
2015–2020: +9.8% total (+1.89%/yr).2020–2024: -1.5% total (-0.38%/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 Salug
11thof 23
Among the upper half of Salug by population.
Share of Salug
3.7%
of the municipality's total 33,060 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
314thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 55.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Salug (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Balakan
Where is Barangay Balakan located?▾
Barangay Balakan is a barangay in the municipality of Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balakan hall?▾
Barangay Balakan is located in Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balakan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balakan is Pedro Flores Lihaylihay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balakan?▾
You can contact Barangay Balakan via phone at 09353353622.
What municipality is Barangay Balakan part of?▾
Barangay Balakan is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balakan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balakan 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 Salug?▾
Salug 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 Balakan.
Has the population of Barangay Balakan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balakan went from 1,245 residents to 1,226 — a change of -1.5% 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 Balakan in?▾
Barangay Balakan 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 23 barangays administered by Salug.
How many barangays are in Salug?▾
Salug has 23 barangays, including Barangay Balakan. You can browse the full list on our Salug page.
How many residents does Barangay Balakan have?▾
Barangay Balakan had a population of 1,226 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balakan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Salug is 7114. 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 Balakan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balakan was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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