Barangay Dasawao forms part of the municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. It had a population of 2,095 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Dasawao forms part of Shariff Saydona Mustapha, a municipality in Maguindanao 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 Dasawao had a population of 2,095. This made it the 7th largest of 16 barangays in Shariff Saydona Mustapha by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dasawao accounted for approximately 7.05% of the total population of Shariff Saydona Mustapha, which stood at 29,707 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Barangay Dasawao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Shariff Saydona Mustapha is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dasawao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Maguindanao del Sur, which contains 287 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dasawao ranks 156th by 2024 POPCEN population.
Barangay Dasawao 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 Shariff Saydona Mustapha 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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Among the upper half of Shariff Saydona Mustapha by population.
Share of Shariff Saydona Mustapha
7.1%
of the municipality's total 29,707 residents.
Rank in Maguindanao del Sur
156thof 287
Province-wide percentile: 46.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
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 Dasawao
Where is Barangay Dasawao located?▾
Barangay Dasawao is a barangay in the municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, BARMM, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dasawao hall?▾
Barangay Dasawao is located in Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, BARMM, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dasawao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dasawao is Abdulrahman Mugawan Ganda (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dasawao?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Dasawao is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Shariff Saydona Mustapha LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Dasawao part of?▾
Barangay Dasawao is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dasawao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dasawao 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 region of the Philippines is Barangay Dasawao in?▾
Barangay Dasawao is part of the BARMM administrative region of the Philippines. Within BARMM, the barangay falls under the province of Maguindanao del Sur, and is one of 16 barangays administered by Shariff Saydona Mustapha.
How many barangays are in Shariff Saydona Mustapha?▾
Shariff Saydona Mustapha has 16 barangays, including Barangay Dasawao. You can browse the full list on our Shariff Saydona Mustapha page.
How many residents does Barangay Dasawao have?▾
Barangay Dasawao had a population of 2,095 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 Dasawao 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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Information on Barangay Dasawao, Shariff Saydona Mustapha 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 2026-05-26.
