Barangay Datu Bakal is a barangay in Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha. It had a population of 584 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.
Situated in Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, Barangay Datu Bakal is one of 16 barangays that make up the municipality within BARMM.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Datu Bakal had a population of 584. This made it the 16th largest of 16 barangays in Shariff Saydona Mustapha by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Datu Bakal accounted for approximately 1.97% 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 Datu Bakal 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 Datu Bakal, 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 Datu Bakal ranks 281st by 2024 POPCEN population.
Barangay Datu Bakal 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Datu Bakal is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Among the smaller barangays of Shariff Saydona Mustapha by population.
Share of Shariff Saydona Mustapha
2.0%
of the municipality's total 29,707 residents.
Rank in Maguindanao del Sur
281stof 287
Province-wide percentile: 2.
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Datu Bakal in Shariff Saydona Mustapha during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
🆘Emergency Hotlines
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Datu Bakal
Where is Barangay Datu Bakal located?▾
Barangay Datu Bakal is a barangay in the municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, BARMM, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Datu Bakal hall?▾
Barangay Datu Bakal 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 Datu Bakal?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Datu Bakal is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Datu Bakal?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Datu Bakal 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 Datu Bakal part of?▾
Barangay Datu Bakal is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Datu Bakal urban or rural?▾
Barangay Datu Bakal 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 Datu Bakal in?▾
Barangay Datu Bakal 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 Datu Bakal. You can browse the full list on our Shariff Saydona Mustapha page.
How many residents does Barangay Datu Bakal have?▾
Barangay Datu Bakal had a population of 584 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 Datu Bakal 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 Datu Bakal, 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.
