Payao is a municipality in Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, made up of 28 barangays with a 2020 census population of 33,156. It is registered under PSGC code 0908311000 and uses ZIP code 7008. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 1 verified businesses in Payao.
About Payao
Payao is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, 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 28 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 33,156 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0908311000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 7008.
azifind also lists 1 verified businesses based in Payao, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Payao.
Location and Geography
Payao is located in Zamboanga Sibugay within the Zamboanga Peninsula of the Philippines. The municipality includes 28 barangays.
Payao sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Zamboanga Sibugay, including Alicia, Buug, Diplahan, Imelda.
Festivals and Events in Payao
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Barangays in Payao
Payao is divided into 28 barangays under PSGC code 0908311000.
Travel Tips for Payao
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 Payao.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Payao in the Philippine Administrative System
Payao is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0908311000. 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), Payao 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 28 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Payao is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Zamboanga Sibugay in Zamboanga Peninsula.
People Also Ask About Payao
What is Payao known for?
Payao is a municipality in Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 1 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Payao located?
Payao is located in Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0908311000.
How many barangays does Payao have?
Payao has 28 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Payao?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Payao has a recorded population of 33,156.
What is the ZIP code of Payao?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Payao is 7008.
What cities or municipalities are near Payao?
Nearby localities in Zamboanga Sibugay include Alicia, Buug, Diplahan, Imelda.
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Administrative and geographic data for Payao 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 →