Barangay Datag is a local government unit in Siaton, Negros Oriental, in the Negros Island Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,253 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.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Siaton. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Nestor Kitay Ege(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Datag · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Datag
Barangay Datag forms part of Siaton, a municipality in Negros Oriental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Datag had a population of 2,253. This made it the 18th largest of 26 barangays in Siaton by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Datag accounted for approximately 2.68% of the total population of Siaton, which stood at 84,169 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Datag changed from 2,232 to 2,253, a shift of +0.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Siaton. Barangay Datag is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Siaton is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Datag, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Datag ranks 239th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Datag is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Siaton 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 Datag from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,949
—
—
2020 CPH
2,232
+283
+14.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,253
+21
+0.9%
2015–2020: +14.5% total (+2.75%/yr).2020–2024: +0.9% total (+0.23%/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 Siaton
18thof 26
Among the lower half of Siaton by population.
Share of Siaton
2.7%
of the municipality's total 84,169 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
239thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 57.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Siaton (municipality) class
1st
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 Datag
Where is Barangay Datag located?▾
Barangay Datag is a barangay in the municipality of Siaton, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Datag hall?▾
Barangay Datag is located in Siaton, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Datag?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Datag is Nestor Kitay Ege (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Datag?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Datag is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Siaton LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Datag part of?▾
Barangay Datag is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Siaton, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Datag urban or rural?▾
Barangay Datag 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 Siaton?▾
Siaton is classified as a 1st 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 Datag.
Has the population of Barangay Datag been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Datag went from 2,232 residents to 2,253 — a change of +0.9% 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 Datag in?▾
Barangay Datag is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Siaton.
How many barangays are in Siaton?▾
Siaton has 26 barangays, including Barangay Datag. You can browse the full list on our Siaton page.
How many residents does Barangay Datag have?▾
Barangay Datag had a population of 2,253 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Datag?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Siaton is 6219. 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 Datag, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Datag was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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