Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay

Payao is a Philippine municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay in Mindanao. It has 29 755 inhabitants ( census May 1, 2010 ).

History

In October 2011, thousands of residents fled before fighting between government forces and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF ) from the city.

Barangays

Payao is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.

  • Balian
  • Balogo
  • Balungisan
  • Binangonan
  • Bulacan
  • Bulawan
  • Calape
  • Dalama
  • Fatima ( Silal )
  • Guintolan
  • Guiwan
  • Katipunan
  • Kima
  • Kulasian
  • Kulisap
  • La Fortuna
  • Labatan
  • Mayabo (Santa Maria)
  • Minundas ( Santo. Niño )
  • Mountain View ( Puluan )
  • Nanan
  • Poblacion ( Payao )
  • San Isidro
  • San Roque
  • San Vicente ( Binangonan )
  • Silal
  • Sumilong
  • Talaptap
  • Upper Sumilong
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