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Punong Barangay
Baby Baguio Villaspin(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dapitan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Dapitan
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Dapitan is one of the administrative divisions of Cordova in Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dapitan had a population of 3,050. This made it the 12th largest of 13 barangays in Cordova by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dapitan accounted for approximately 4.18% of the total population of Cordova, which stood at 72,915 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Dapitan moved from 3,386 residents to 3,050, an intercensal change of -9.9%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Dapitan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cordova is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dapitan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dapitan ranks 457th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu 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 Dapitan 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 Cordova 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 Dapitan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,149
—
—
2020 CPH
3,386
+237
+7.5%
2024 POPCEN
3,050
-336
-9.9%
2015–2020: +7.5% total (+1.46%/yr).2020–2024: -9.9% total (-2.58%/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 Cordova
12thof 13
Among the smaller barangays of Cordova by population.
Share of Cordova
4.2%
of the municipality's total 72,915 residents.
Rank in Cebu
457thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 62.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Cordova (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 Dapitan
Where is Barangay Dapitan located?▾
Barangay Dapitan is a barangay in the municipality of Cordova, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dapitan hall?▾
Barangay Dapitan is located in Cordova, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dapitan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dapitan is Baby Baguio Villaspin (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dapitan?▾
You can contact Barangay Dapitan via phone at 2314678.
What municipality is Barangay Dapitan part of?▾
Barangay Dapitan is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Cordova, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dapitan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dapitan 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 Cordova?▾
Cordova 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 Dapitan.
Has the population of Barangay Dapitan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dapitan went from 3,386 residents to 3,050 — a change of -9.9% 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 Dapitan in?▾
Barangay Dapitan is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 13 barangays administered by Cordova.
How many barangays are in Cordova?▾
Cordova has 13 barangays, including Barangay Dapitan. You can browse the full list on our Cordova page.
How many residents does Barangay Dapitan have?▾
Barangay Dapitan had a population of 3,050 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dapitan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cordova is 6017. 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 Dapitan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dapitan 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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