Mahayag is a municipality in Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, made up of 29 barangays with a 2020 census population of 48,695. It is registered under PSGC code 0907315000 and uses ZIP code 7026. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Mahayag.
About Mahayag
Mahayag is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 29 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 48,695 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0907315000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 7026.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Mahayag.
Location and Geography
Mahayag is located in Zamboanga del Sur within the Zamboanga Peninsula of the Philippines. The municipality includes 29 barangays.
Mahayag sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur, including Aurora, Bayog, Dimataling, Dinas.
Festivals and Events in Mahayag
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Barangays in Mahayag
Mahayag is divided into 29 barangays under PSGC code 0907315000.
Travel Tips for Mahayag
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Mahayag.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Mahayag in the Philippine Administrative System
Mahayag is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0907315000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Mahayag is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 29 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Mahayag is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Zamboanga del Sur in Zamboanga Peninsula.
People Also Ask About Mahayag
What is Mahayag known for?
Mahayag is a municipality in Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Mahayag located?
Mahayag is located in Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0907315000.
How many barangays does Mahayag have?
Mahayag has 29 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Mahayag?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Mahayag has a recorded population of 48,695.
What is the ZIP code of Mahayag?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Mahayag is 7026.
What cities or municipalities are near Mahayag?
Nearby localities in Zamboanga del Sur include Aurora, Bayog, Dimataling, Dinas.
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Administrative and geographic data for Mahayag follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →