Barangay Tawagan is a barangay in City of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, under the jurisdiction of the City of Calapan. It had a population of 1,375 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for City of Calapan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Nicanor Baculo Manibo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tawagan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Tawagan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Tawagan is one of the administrative divisions of City of Calapan in Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tawagan had a population of 1,375. This made it the 42nd largest of 62 barangays in City of Calapan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Tawagan accounted for approximately 0.93% of the total population of City of Calapan, which stood at 148,558 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Tawagan changed from 1,348 to 1,375, a shift of +2.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in City of Calapan. Barangay Tawagan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Calapan is a city comprising 62 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tawagan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Oriental Mindoro, which contains 426 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tawagan ranks 283rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Oriental Mindoro is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Tawagan 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 City of Calapan 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 Tawagan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,217
—
—
2020 CPH
1,348
+131
+10.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,375
+27
+2.0%
2015–2020: +10.8% total (+2.07%/yr).2020–2024: +2.0% total (+0.50%/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 City of Calapan
42ndof 62
Among the lower half of City of Calapan by population.
Share of City of Calapan
0.93%
of the city's total 148,558 residents.
Rank in Oriental Mindoro
283rdof 426
Province-wide percentile: 34.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
City of Calapan (city) class
3rd
Parent city 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 Tawagan
Where is Barangay Tawagan located?▾
Barangay Tawagan is a barangay in the City of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tawagan hall?▾
Barangay Tawagan is located in City of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tawagan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tawagan is Nicanor Baculo Manibo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tawagan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tawagan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Calapan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Tawagan part of?▾
Barangay Tawagan is one of 62 barangays in the City of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tawagan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tawagan 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 City of Calapan?▾
City of Calapan is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Tawagan.
Has the population of Barangay Tawagan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tawagan went from 1,348 residents to 1,375 — a change of +2.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Tawagan in?▾
Barangay Tawagan is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Oriental Mindoro, and is one of 62 barangays administered by City of Calapan.
How many barangays are in City of Calapan?▾
City of Calapan has 62 barangays, including Barangay Tawagan. You can browse the full list on our City of Calapan page.
How many residents does Barangay Tawagan have?▾
Barangay Tawagan had a population of 1,375 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tawagan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Calapan is 5200. 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 Tawagan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tawagan 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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