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Punong Barangay
Tingson Entila Andres(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tabugon · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Tabugon
Barangay Tabugon is a small barangay in the municipality of Carles, located in the province of Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tabugon had a population of 1,846. This made it the 17th largest of 33 barangays in Carles by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tabugon accounted for approximately 2.49% of the total population of Carles, which stood at 74,177 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,952 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,846 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -5.4%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Tabugon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Carles is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tabugon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tabugon ranks 406th by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st 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 Carles 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 Tabugon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,774
—
—
2020 CPH
1,952
+178
+10.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,846
-106
-5.4%
2015–2020: +10.0% total (+1.93%/yr).2020–2024: -5.4% total (-1.39%/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 Carles
17thof 33
Among the upper half of Carles by population.
Share of Carles
2.5%
of the municipality's total 74,177 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
406thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 79.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Carles (municipality) class
2nd
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 Tabugon
Where is Barangay Tabugon located?▾
Barangay Tabugon is a barangay in the municipality of Carles, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tabugon hall?▾
Barangay Tabugon is located in Carles, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tabugon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tabugon is Tingson Entila Andres (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tabugon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tabugon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Carles LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Tabugon part of?▾
Barangay Tabugon is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Carles, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tabugon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tabugon 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 Carles?▾
Carles is classified as a 2nd 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 Tabugon.
Has the population of Barangay Tabugon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tabugon went from 1,952 residents to 1,846 — a change of -5.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Tabugon in?▾
Barangay Tabugon is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 33 barangays administered by Carles.
How many barangays are in Carles?▾
Carles has 33 barangays, including Barangay Tabugon. You can browse the full list on our Carles page.
How many residents does Barangay Tabugon have?▾
Barangay Tabugon had a population of 1,846 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tabugon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Carles is 5019. 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 Tabugon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tabugon was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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