Situated in the municipality of Tukuran, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Luy-a is one of the administrative divisions of Zamboanga Peninsula. It had a population of 742 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Bonie Pandoy Billones(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Luy-a · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Luy-a
Situated in Tukuran, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Luy-a is one of 25 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Luy-a had a population of 742. This made it the 20th largest of 25 barangays in Tukuran by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Luy-a accounted for approximately 1.74% of the total population of Tukuran, which stood at 42,683 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 745 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 742 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.4%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Luy-a is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tukuran is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Luy-a, 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 Luy-a ranks 582nd 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 Tukuran 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 Luy-a from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
731
—
—
2020 CPH
745
+14
+1.9%
2024 POPCEN
742
-3
-0.4%
2015–2020: +1.9% total (+0.38%/yr).2020–2024: -0.4% total (-0.10%/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 Tukuran
20thof 25
Among the smaller barangays of Tukuran by population.
Share of Tukuran
1.7%
of the municipality's total 42,683 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
582ndof 779
Province-wide percentile: 25.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Tukuran (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 Luy-a
Where is Barangay Luy-a located?▾
Barangay Luy-a is a barangay in the municipality of Tukuran, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Luy-a hall?▾
Barangay Luy-a is located in Tukuran, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Luy-a?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Luy-a is Bonie Pandoy Billones (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Luy-a?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Luy-a is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tukuran LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Luy-a part of?▾
Barangay Luy-a is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Tukuran, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Luy-a urban or rural?▾
Barangay Luy-a 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 Tukuran?▾
Tukuran 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 Luy-a.
Has the population of Barangay Luy-a been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Luy-a went from 745 residents to 742 — a change of -0.4% 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 Luy-a in?▾
Barangay Luy-a 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 25 barangays administered by Tukuran.
How many barangays are in Tukuran?▾
Tukuran has 25 barangays, including Barangay Luy-a. You can browse the full list on our Tukuran page.
How many residents does Barangay Luy-a have?▾
Barangay Luy-a had a population of 742 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Luy-a?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tukuran is 7019. 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 Luy-a, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Luy-a 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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