Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay Philippines, within Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula, in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Barangays of Payao, in the Zamboanga Sibugay Province within Region IX in the Republic of The Philippines
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Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
Municipality Class: 3rd Class
Area in Hectares: 12852.00
Population (2020 Census): 33,631
Population (2015 Census): 31,659
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.28%
Payao 2022 Elected Officials
Mayor: Hon. Herminia “Mia” D. Morga
Vice Mayor: Hon. Ruel D. Morga
Councilors:
- Hon. Aida A. Lape
- Hon. Wilfredo S. Maca
- Hon. Joel S. Tan
- Hon. Zenaida G. Lagas
- Hon. Ronnie G. Gabales
- Hon. Allan L. Alayon
- Hon. Arnel L. Adlawan
- Hon. Roselyn S. Lape
Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, 2019-2022 Elected Officials
- Municipal Mayor: Joeper Hamlag Mendoza
- Municipal Vice-Mayor: Joel Jangad Indino
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Joshua Carlo Ruilos Mendoza
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Jerry Bulay-Og Jemlani
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Editha Tabamo Indino
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Glady Alon Glopez
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Renato Ubanan Cawanan
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Saraman Baguinda Badol
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Flordelyn Tinasas Banagan
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Paulino Ma Maata
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