Located in Lapuyan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Tipasan is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Lapuyan. It had a population of 699 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jowe Buhay Mengo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tipasan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Tipasan
Situated in Lapuyan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Tipasan is one of 26 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tipasan had a population of 699. This made it the 15th largest of 26 barangays in Lapuyan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tipasan accounted for approximately 2.44% of the total population of Lapuyan, which stood at 28,686 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Tipasan moved from 703 residents to 699, an intercensal change of -0.6%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Tipasan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lapuyan is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tipasan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tipasan ranks 612th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur 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 Lapuyan 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 Tipasan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
687
—
—
2020 CPH
703
+16
+2.3%
2024 POPCEN
699
-4
-0.6%
2015–2020: +2.3% total (+0.46%/yr).2020–2024: -0.6% total (-0.14%/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 Lapuyan
15thof 26
Among the lower half of Lapuyan by population.
Share of Lapuyan
2.4%
of the municipality's total 28,686 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
612thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 22.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Lapuyan (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 Tipasan
Where is Barangay Tipasan located?▾
Barangay Tipasan is a barangay in the municipality of Lapuyan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tipasan hall?▾
Barangay Tipasan is located in Lapuyan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tipasan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tipasan is Jowe Buhay Mengo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tipasan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tipasan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lapuyan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Tipasan part of?▾
Barangay Tipasan is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Lapuyan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tipasan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tipasan 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 Lapuyan?▾
Lapuyan 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 Tipasan.
Has the population of Barangay Tipasan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tipasan went from 703 residents to 699 — a change of -0.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Tipasan in?▾
Barangay Tipasan is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Lapuyan.
How many barangays are in Lapuyan?▾
Lapuyan has 26 barangays, including Barangay Tipasan. You can browse the full list on our Lapuyan page.
How many residents does Barangay Tipasan have?▾
Barangay Tipasan had a population of 699 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tipasan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lapuyan is 7037. 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 Tipasan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tipasan 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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