Barangay Tangbo is a barangay in Catubig, Northern Samar, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Catubig. It had a population of 596 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Julito Irinco Oladive(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tangbo · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Tangbo
Barangay Tangbo is a small barangay in the municipality of Catubig, located in the province of Northern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tangbo had a population of 596. This made it the 21st largest of 47 barangays in Catubig by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tangbo accounted for approximately 1.82% of the total population of Catubig, which stood at 32,688 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Tangbo moved from 551 residents to 596, an intercensal change of +8.2%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Tangbo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Catubig is a municipality comprising 47 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tangbo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Northern Samar, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tangbo ranks 372nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Northern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Tangbo is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.
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 Catubig 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 Tangbo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
555
—
—
2020 CPH
551
-4
-0.7%
2024 POPCEN
596
+45
+8.2%
2015–2020: -0.7% total (-0.14%/yr).2020–2024: +8.2% total (+1.98%/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 Catubig
21stof 47
Among the upper half of Catubig by population.
Share of Catubig
1.8%
of the municipality's total 32,688 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
372ndof 569
Province-wide percentile: 35.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Catubig (municipality) class
3rd
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 Tangbo
Where is Barangay Tangbo located?▾
Barangay Tangbo is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tangbo hall?▾
Barangay Tangbo is located in Catubig, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tangbo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tangbo is Julito Irinco Oladive (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tangbo?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tangbo is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Catubig LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Tangbo part of?▾
Barangay Tangbo is one of 47 barangays in the municipality of Catubig, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tangbo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tangbo 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 Catubig?▾
Catubig is classified as a 3rd 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 Tangbo.
Has the population of Barangay Tangbo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tangbo went from 551 residents to 596 — a change of +8.2% 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 Tangbo in?▾
Barangay Tangbo is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Northern Samar, and is one of 47 barangays administered by Catubig.
How many barangays are in Catubig?▾
Catubig has 47 barangays, including Barangay Tangbo. You can browse the full list on our Catubig page.
How many residents does Barangay Tangbo have?▾
Barangay Tangbo had a population of 596 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tangbo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Catubig is 6418. 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 Tangbo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tangbo 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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