Situated in the municipality of Sominot, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Sawa is one of the administrative divisions of Zamboanga Peninsula. It had a population of 205 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Sawa is a very small barangay in the municipality of Sominot, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sawa had a population of 205. This made it the 18th largest of 18 barangays in Sominot by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sawa accounted for approximately 1.19% of the total population of Sominot, which stood at 17,247 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Sawa moved from 426 residents to 205, an intercensal change of -51.9%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Sawa is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sominot is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sawa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Sawa ranks 778th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur 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 Sominot 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 Sawa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
414
—
—
2020 CPH
426
+12
+2.9%
2024 POPCEN
205
-221
-51.9%
2015–2020: +2.9% total (+0.57%/yr).2020–2024: -51.9% total (-16.71%/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 Sominot
18thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of Sominot by population.
Share of Sominot
1.2%
of the municipality's total 17,247 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
778thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 0.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Sominot (municipality) class
5th*
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Sawa in Sominot during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Sawa
Where is Barangay Sawa located?▾
Barangay Sawa is a barangay in the municipality of Sominot, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sawa hall?▾
Barangay Sawa is located in Sominot, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sawa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sawa is Miraflor Mahinay Isig (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sawa?▾
You can contact Barangay Sawa via phone at 09363983319.
What municipality is Barangay Sawa part of?▾
Barangay Sawa is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Sominot, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sawa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sawa 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 Sominot?▾
Sominot is classified as a 5th* 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 Sawa.
Has the population of Barangay Sawa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sawa went from 426 residents to 205 — a change of -51.9% 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 Sawa in?▾
Barangay Sawa is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Sominot.
How many barangays are in Sominot?▾
Sominot has 18 barangays, including Barangay Sawa. You can browse the full list on our Sominot page.
How many residents does Barangay Sawa have?▾
Barangay Sawa had a population of 205 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 Sawa 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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