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Punong Barangay
Servando Pelares Momo JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Samonte · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Samonte
Barangay Samonte forms part of Talusan, a municipality in Zamboanga Sibugay, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Samonte had a population of 477. This made it the 11th largest of 14 barangays in Talusan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Samonte accounted for approximately 2.66% of the total population of Talusan, which stood at 17,925 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Samonte moved from 803 residents to 477, an intercensal change of -40.6%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Samonte is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Talusan is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Samonte, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Sibugay, which contains 389 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Samonte ranks 364th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Sibugay is classified as a 2nd 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 Talusan 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 Samonte from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
888
—
—
2020 CPH
803
-85
-9.6%
2024 POPCEN
477
-326
-40.6%
2015–2020: -9.6% total (-1.99%/yr).2020–2024: -40.6% total (-12.21%/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 Talusan
11thof 14
Among the lower half of Talusan by population.
Share of Talusan
2.7%
of the municipality's total 17,925 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Sibugay
364thof 389
Province-wide percentile: 7.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Talusan (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Samonte
Where is Barangay Samonte located?▾
Barangay Samonte is a barangay in the municipality of Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Samonte hall?▾
Barangay Samonte is located in Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Samonte?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Samonte is Servando Pelares Momo JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Samonte?▾
You can contact Barangay Samonte via phone at 09658692034.
What municipality is Barangay Samonte part of?▾
Barangay Samonte is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Samonte urban or rural?▾
Barangay Samonte 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 Talusan?▾
Talusan 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 Samonte.
Has the population of Barangay Samonte been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Samonte went from 803 residents to 477 — a change of -40.6% 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 Samonte in?▾
Barangay Samonte is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Talusan.
How many barangays are in Talusan?▾
Talusan has 14 barangays, including Barangay Samonte. You can browse the full list on our Talusan page.
How many residents does Barangay Samonte have?▾
Barangay Samonte had a population of 477 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Samonte?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Talusan is 7012. 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 Samonte, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Samonte was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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