Situated in the municipality of Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Barangay Joaquin Macias is one of the administrative divisions of Zamboanga Peninsula. It had a population of 1,326 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Joaquin Macias is one of the administrative divisions of Sindangan in Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Joaquin Macias had a population of 1,326. This made it the 40th largest of 52 barangays in Sindangan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Joaquin Macias accounted for approximately 1.27% of the total population of Sindangan, which stood at 104,514 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,338 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,326 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.9%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Joaquin Macias is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sindangan is a municipality comprising 52 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Joaquin Macias, 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 Joaquin Macias ranks 288th 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.
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 Sindangan 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 Joaquin Macias from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,374
—
—
2020 CPH
1,338
-36
-2.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,326
-12
-0.9%
2015–2020: -2.6% total (-0.53%/yr).2020–2024: -0.9% total (-0.22%/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 Sindangan
40thof 52
Among the lower half of Sindangan by population.
Share of Sindangan
1.3%
of the municipality's total 104,514 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
288thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 58.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Sindangan (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 Joaquin Macias
Where is Barangay Joaquin Macias located?▾
Barangay Joaquin Macias is a barangay in the municipality of Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Joaquin Macias hall?▾
Barangay Joaquin Macias is located in Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Joaquin Macias?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Joaquin Macias is Bernardo Galimba Dinoy (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Joaquin Macias?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Joaquin Macias is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Sindangan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Joaquin Macias part of?▾
Barangay Joaquin Macias is one of 52 barangays in the municipality of Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Joaquin Macias urban or rural?▾
Barangay Joaquin Macias 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 Sindangan?▾
Sindangan 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 Joaquin Macias.
Has the population of Barangay Joaquin Macias been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Joaquin Macias went from 1,338 residents to 1,326 — 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 Joaquin Macias in?▾
Barangay Joaquin Macias 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 52 barangays administered by Sindangan.
How many barangays are in Sindangan?▾
Sindangan has 52 barangays, including Barangay Joaquin Macias. You can browse the full list on our Sindangan page.
How many residents does Barangay Joaquin Macias have?▾
Barangay Joaquin Macias had a population of 1,326 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 Joaquin Macias 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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