Located in Santa Josefa, Agusan Del Sur, Barangay Sayon is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Santa Josefa. It had a population of 2,614 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Pab Jacob Bangelisan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sayon · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Sayon
Barangay Sayon forms part of Santa Josefa, a municipality in Agusan Del Sur, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sayon had a population of 2,614. This made it the 4th largest of 11 barangays in Santa Josefa by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sayon accounted for approximately 10.60% of the total population of Santa Josefa, which stood at 24,667 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Sayon moved from 2,631 residents to 2,614, an intercensal change of -0.6%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Sayon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Josefa is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sayon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Sur, which contains 314 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Sayon ranks 84th by 2024 POPCEN population. Agusan 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 Santa Josefa 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 Sayon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,620
—
—
2020 CPH
2,631
+11
+0.4%
2024 POPCEN
2,614
-17
-0.6%
2015–2020: +0.4% total (+0.08%/yr).2020–2024: -0.6% total (-0.16%/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 Santa Josefa
4thof 11
Among the upper half of Santa Josefa by population.
Share of Santa Josefa
10.6%
of the municipality's total 24,667 residents.
Rank in Agusan Del Sur
84thof 314
Province-wide percentile: 74.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Josefa (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 Sayon in Santa Josefa during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Sayon
Where is Barangay Sayon located?▾
Barangay Sayon is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Josefa, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sayon hall?▾
Barangay Sayon is located in Santa Josefa, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sayon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sayon is Pab Jacob Bangelisan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sayon?▾
You can contact Barangay Sayon via phone at 09856120701.
What municipality is Barangay Sayon part of?▾
Barangay Sayon is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Santa Josefa, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sayon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sayon 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 Santa Josefa?▾
Santa Josefa 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 Sayon.
Has the population of Barangay Sayon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sayon went from 2,631 residents to 2,614 — a change of -0.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Sayon in?▾
Barangay Sayon is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Agusan Del Sur, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Santa Josefa.
How many barangays are in Santa Josefa?▾
Santa Josefa has 11 barangays, including Barangay Sayon. You can browse the full list on our Santa Josefa page.
How many residents does Barangay Sayon have?▾
Barangay Sayon had a population of 2,614 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sayon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Josefa is 8512. 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 Sayon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sayon 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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