Situated in the municipality of Tabina, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Manikaan is one of the administrative divisions of Zamboanga Peninsula. It had a population of 979 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joper Eslit Tamula(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Manikaan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Manikaan
Barangay Manikaan forms part of Tabina, a municipality in Zamboanga Del Sur, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Manikaan had a population of 979. This made it the 9th largest of 15 barangays in Tabina by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Manikaan accounted for approximately 3.98% of the total population of Tabina, which stood at 24,591 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 996 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 979 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -1.7%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Manikaan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tabina is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Manikaan, 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 Manikaan ranks 481st 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 Tabina 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 Manikaan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
987
—
—
2020 CPH
996
+9
+0.9%
2024 POPCEN
979
-17
-1.7%
2015–2020: +0.9% total (+0.18%/yr).2020–2024: -1.7% total (-0.43%/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 Tabina
9thof 15
Among the lower half of Tabina by population.
Share of Tabina
4.0%
of the municipality's total 24,591 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
481stof 779
Province-wide percentile: 38.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tabina (municipality) class
4th
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 Manikaan
Where is Barangay Manikaan located?▾
Barangay Manikaan is a barangay in the municipality of Tabina, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Manikaan hall?▾
Barangay Manikaan is located in Tabina, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Manikaan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Manikaan is Joper Eslit Tamula (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Manikaan?▾
You can contact Barangay Manikaan via phone at 09453642731.
What municipality is Barangay Manikaan part of?▾
Barangay Manikaan is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Tabina, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Manikaan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Manikaan 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 Tabina?▾
Tabina is classified as a 4th 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 Manikaan.
Has the population of Barangay Manikaan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Manikaan went from 996 residents to 979 — a change of -1.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Manikaan in?▾
Barangay Manikaan 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 15 barangays administered by Tabina.
How many barangays are in Tabina?▾
Tabina has 15 barangays, including Barangay Manikaan. You can browse the full list on our Tabina page.
How many residents does Barangay Manikaan have?▾
Barangay Manikaan had a population of 979 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Manikaan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tabina is 7034. 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 Manikaan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Manikaan 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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