Located in Sapad, Lanao Del Norte, Barangay Mala Salug is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Sapad. It had a population of 1,486 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jamil Santos Maruhom(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mala Salug · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Mala Salug
Barangay Mala Salug is a small barangay in the municipality of Sapad, located in the province of Lanao Del Norte, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mala Salug had a population of 1,486. This made it the 5th largest of 17 barangays in Sapad by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mala Salug accounted for approximately 5.99% of the total population of Sapad, which stood at 24,826 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,323 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,486 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +12.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Mala Salug is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sapad is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mala Salug, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Lanao Del Norte, which contains 506 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mala Salug ranks 218th by 2024 POPCEN population. Lanao Del Norte is classified as a 2nd 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 Sapad 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 Mala Salug from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,191
—
—
2020 CPH
1,323
+132
+11.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,486
+163
+12.3%
2015–2020: +11.1% total (+2.12%/yr).2020–2024: +12.3% total (+2.95%/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 Sapad
5thof 17
Among the top quartile of Sapad by population.
Share of Sapad
6.0%
of the municipality's total 24,826 residents.
Rank in Lanao Del Norte
218thof 506
Province-wide percentile: 57.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Sapad (municipality) class
5th
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 Mala Salug
Where is Barangay Mala Salug located?▾
Barangay Mala Salug is a barangay in the municipality of Sapad, Lanao Del Norte, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mala Salug hall?▾
Barangay Mala Salug is located in Sapad, Lanao Del Norte, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mala Salug?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mala Salug is Jamil Santos Maruhom (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mala Salug?▾
You can contact Barangay Mala Salug via phone at 09057420363.
What municipality is Barangay Mala Salug part of?▾
Barangay Mala Salug is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Sapad, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mala Salug urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mala Salug 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 Sapad?▾
Sapad is classified as a 5th 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 Mala Salug.
Has the population of Barangay Mala Salug been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mala Salug went from 1,323 residents to 1,486 — a change of +12.3% 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 Mala Salug in?▾
Barangay Mala Salug is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Lanao Del Norte, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Sapad.
How many barangays are in Sapad?▾
Sapad has 17 barangays, including Barangay Mala Salug. You can browse the full list on our Sapad page.
How many residents does Barangay Mala Salug have?▾
Barangay Mala Salug had a population of 1,486 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mala Salug?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sapad is 9213. 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 Mala Salug, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mala Salug was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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