Barangay Payapag is a barangay in Bacuag, Surigao Del Norte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bacuag. It had a population of 1,725 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Teresita Bayer Lawan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Payapag · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Payapag
Barangay Payapag forms part of Bacuag, a municipality in Surigao Del Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Payapag had a population of 1,725. This made it the 4th largest of 9 barangays in Bacuag by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Payapag accounted for approximately 10.10% of the total population of Bacuag, which stood at 17,076 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Payapag moved from 1,612 residents to 1,725, an intercensal change of +7.0%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Payapag is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bacuag is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Payapag, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Norte, which contains 335 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Payapag ranks 99th by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Norte is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Bacuag or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Payapag from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,545
—
—
2020 CPH
1,612
+67
+4.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,725
+113
+7.0%
2015–2020: +4.3% total (+0.85%/yr).2020–2024: +7.0% total (+1.71%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Bacuag
4thof 9
Among the upper half of Bacuag by population.
Share of Bacuag
10.1%
of the municipality's total 17,076 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Norte
99thof 335
Province-wide percentile: 71.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Bacuag (municipality) class
5th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Payapag
Where is Barangay Payapag located?▾
Barangay Payapag is a barangay in the municipality of Bacuag, Surigao Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Payapag hall?▾
Barangay Payapag is located in Bacuag, Surigao Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Payapag?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Payapag is Teresita Bayer Lawan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Payapag?▾
You can contact Barangay Payapag via phone at 09676504112.
What municipality is Barangay Payapag part of?▾
Barangay Payapag is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Bacuag, Surigao Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Payapag urban or rural?▾
Barangay Payapag is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Bacuag?▾
Bacuag is classified as a 5th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Payapag.
Has the population of Barangay Payapag been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Payapag went from 1,612 residents to 1,725 — a change of +7.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Payapag in?▾
Barangay Payapag is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Norte, and is one of 9 barangays administered by Bacuag.
How many barangays are in Bacuag?▾
Bacuag has 9 barangays, including Barangay Payapag. You can browse the full list on our Bacuag page.
How many residents does Barangay Payapag have?▾
Barangay Payapag had a population of 1,725 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Payapag?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bacuag is 8408. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Payapag, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Payapag was last updated on 2026-05-25. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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