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Punong Barangay
Ricky Sabala Sepra(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tapol · Data updated 2026-07-01
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+11.3% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Tapol from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
574
—
—
2020 CPH
716
+142
+24.7%
2024 POPCEN
639
-77
-10.8%
2015–2020: +24.7% total (+4.52%/yr).2020–2024: -10.8% total (-2.80%/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 Leyte
23rdof 30
Among the lower half of Leyte by population.
Share of Leyte
1.6%
of the municipality's total 40,622 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1061stof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 35.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Leyte (municipality) class
4th*
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.
About Barangay Tapol
Barangay Tapol is a small barangay in the municipality of Leyte, located in the province of Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tapol had a population of 639. This made it the 23rd largest of 30 barangays in Leyte by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tapol accounted for approximately 1.57% of the total population of Leyte, which stood at 40,622 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Tapol moved from 716 residents to 639, an intercensal change of -10.8%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Tapol is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Leyte is a municipality of 30 barangays, of which Barangay Tapol is one. Within the wider province of Leyte, which contains 1,641 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tapol ranks 1061st by 2024 POPCEN population. Leyte is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
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 Leyte 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Tapol
Where is Barangay Tapol located?▾
Barangay Tapol is a barangay in the municipality of Leyte, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tapol hall?▾
Barangay Tapol is located in Leyte, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tapol?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Tapol is Ricky Sabala Sepra (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Tapol?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tapol is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Leyte LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Tapol part of?▾
Barangay Tapol is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Leyte, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tapol urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tapol 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 Leyte?▾
Leyte is classified as a 4th* 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 Tapol.
Has the population of Barangay Tapol been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tapol went from 716 residents to 639 — a change of -10.8% 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 Tapol in?▾
Barangay Tapol is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Leyte, and is one of 30 barangays administered by Leyte.
How many barangays are in Leyte?▾
Leyte has 30 barangays, including Barangay Tapol. You can browse the full list on our Leyte page.
How many residents does Barangay Tapol have?▾
Barangay Tapol had a population of 639 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tapol?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Leyte is 6533. 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 Tapol, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tapol was last updated on 2026-07-01. 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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