Region IX

Barangays in Zamboanga Peninsula

Zamboanga Peninsula has 3 provinces, 72 cities & municipalities, and 1,904 barangays.

Population & Statistics

From the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN)

Total Population (2024): 5,089,934
Population (2020): 3,875,576
Population (2015): 3,629,783
Growth (2020 → 2024): +31.3%

Barangay Insights for Zamboanga Peninsula

The most populous barangay in Zamboanga Peninsula is Brgy. Talon-talon with 38,108 residents, while the smallest with a reliable count is Brgy. Bag-ong Misamis (162). Of the 1,904 barangays with a classification on record, 9% are urban and 91% rural. Elected-officials records are documented for 99% of the 1,904 barangays here.

Barangays: 1,904
Avg. population: 2,071
Median population: 1,229
Officials documented: 99%
Urban: 9%

Most populous

Brgy. Talon-talon

38,108 residents

Smallest (reliable count)

Brgy. Bag-ong Misamis

162 residents

Fastest growing (2020 to 2024)

Brgy. Sipawa

+166.7%

Aggregated from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology.

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Most Populous Barangays in Zamboanga Peninsula

The largest barangays in Zamboanga Peninsula by population, from the latest Philippine Statistics Authority census.

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1.Brgy. Talon-talon— 38,108
2.Brgy. Calarian— 37,263
3.Brgy. Tumaga— 33,320
4.Brgy. Mampang— 31,302
5.Brgy. Pasonanca— 30,369
6.Brgy. Tetuan— 29,831
7.Brgy. Kasanyangan— 29,697
8.Brgy. San Roque— 29,190
9.Brgy. Sangali— 28,440
10.Brgy. Tugbungan— 27,301

Major Cities in Zamboanga Peninsula

Top 8 cities by barangay count.

Provinces in Zamboanga Peninsula

Frequently Asked Questions about Zamboanga Peninsula

How many barangays are in Zamboanga Peninsula?▾

Zamboanga Peninsula has 1,904 barangays across 3 provinces and 72 cities and municipalities in the Philippines.

What is the most populous barangay in Zamboanga Peninsula?▾

The most populous barangay in Zamboanga Peninsula is Brgy. Talon-talon with 38,108 residents, based on the latest census published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

What is the population of Zamboanga Peninsula?▾

Zamboanga Peninsula had a population of 5,089,934 according to 2024 POPCEN.

When was this page last updated?▾

The information on this page for Zamboanga Peninsula was last updated on 2026-06-30. Barangay counts and population figures can change over time; always verify with the local government unit before relying on this information for official transactions.