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Punong Barangay
Sofronio Carandang Garcia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Wawa · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Wawa
Barangay Wawa forms part of City of Tanauan, a city in Batangas, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Wawa had a population of 1,613. This made it the 40th largest of 48 barangays in City of Tanauan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Wawa accounted for approximately 0.77% of the total population of City of Tanauan, which stood at 209,697 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,747 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,613 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -7.7%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Wawa is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Tanauan is a city comprising 48 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Wawa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batangas, which contains 1,078 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Wawa ranks 663rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Batangas is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Wawa is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Tanauan 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 Wawa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,557
—
—
2020 CPH
1,747
+190
+12.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,613
-134
-7.7%
2015–2020: +12.2% total (+2.33%/yr).2020–2024: -7.7% 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 City of Tanauan
40thof 48
Among the smaller barangays of City of Tanauan by population.
Share of City of Tanauan
0.77%
of the city's total 209,697 residents.
Rank in Batangas
663rdof 1,078
Province-wide percentile: 39.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Tanauan (city) class
2nd
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 Wawa
Where is Barangay Wawa located?▾
Barangay Wawa is a barangay in the City of Tanauan, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Wawa hall?▾
Barangay Wawa is located in City of Tanauan, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Wawa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Wawa is Sofronio Carandang Garcia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Wawa?▾
You can contact Barangay Wawa via phone at 09190775667.
What city is Barangay Wawa part of?▾
Barangay Wawa is one of 48 barangays in the City of Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines.
Is Barangay Wawa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Wawa 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 Tanauan?▾
City of Tanauan is classified as a 2nd 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 Wawa.
Has the population of Barangay Wawa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Wawa went from 1,747 residents to 1,613 — a change of -7.7% 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 Wawa in?▾
Barangay Wawa is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Batangas, and is one of 48 barangays administered by City of Tanauan.
How many barangays are in City of Tanauan?▾
City of Tanauan has 48 barangays, including Barangay Wawa. You can browse the full list on our City of Tanauan page.
How many residents does Barangay Wawa have?▾
Barangay Wawa had a population of 1,613 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Wawa?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Tanauan is 4232. 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 Wawa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Wawa 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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