Barangay Mahayahay forms part of the municipality of Sergio osmeña Sr. in Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines. It had a population of 467 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Mahayahay is a very small barangay in the municipality of Sergio osmeña Sr., 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 Mahayahay had a population of 467. This made it the 27th largest of 39 barangays in Sergio osmeña Sr. by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mahayahay accounted for approximately 1.50% of the total population of Sergio osmeña Sr., which stood at 31,187 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 500 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 467 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -6.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Mahayahay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sergio osmeña Sr. is a municipality comprising 39 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mahayahay, 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 Mahayahay ranks 643rd 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.
Barangay Mahayahay is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Sergio osmeña Sr. 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 Mahayahay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
489
—
—
2020 CPH
500
+11
+2.2%
2024 POPCEN
467
-33
-6.6%
2015–2020: +2.2% total (+0.45%/yr).2020–2024: -6.6% total (-1.69%/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 Sergio osmeña Sr.
27thof 39
Among the lower half of Sergio osmeña Sr. by population.
Share of Sergio osmeña Sr.
1.5%
of the municipality's total 31,187 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
643rdof 691
Province-wide percentile: 7.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Sergio osmeña Sr. (municipality) class
2nd
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 Mahayahay
Where is Barangay Mahayahay located?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Sergio osmeña Sr., Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mahayahay hall?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is located in Sergio osmeña Sr., Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahayahay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahayahay is Nestor Ates Magsalay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mahayahay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Mahayahay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Sergio osmeña Sr. LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Mahayahay part of?▾
Barangay Mahayahay is one of 39 barangays in the municipality of Sergio osmeña Sr., Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mahayahay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mahayahay 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 Sergio osmeña Sr.?▾
Sergio osmeña Sr. is classified as a 2nd 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 Mahayahay.
Has the population of Barangay Mahayahay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mahayahay went from 500 residents to 467 — a change of -6.6% 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 Mahayahay in?▾
Barangay Mahayahay 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 39 barangays administered by Sergio osmeña Sr..
How many barangays are in Sergio osmeña Sr.?▾
Sergio osmeña Sr. has 39 barangays, including Barangay Mahayahay. You can browse the full list on our Sergio osmeña Sr. page.
How many residents does Barangay Mahayahay have?▾
Barangay Mahayahay had a population of 467 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 Mahayahay was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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Information on Barangay Mahayahay, Sergio osmeña Sr. is compiled from the following authoritative sources. Each citation links to the primary publisher.
Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-28.
