Barangay Caputian is a local government unit in Malalag, Davao Del Sur, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,909 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Renato Riego Aringo JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Caputian · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Caputian
Barangay Caputian is a small barangay in the municipality of Malalag, located in the province of Davao Del Sur, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Caputian had a population of 1,909. This made it the 10th largest of 15 barangays in Malalag by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Caputian accounted for approximately 4.74% of the total population of Malalag, which stood at 40,280 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 Caputian changed from 1,978 to 1,909, a shift of -3.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Malalag. Barangay Caputian is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Malalag is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Caputian, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Del Sur, which contains 414 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Caputian ranks 271st by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Caputian 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 Malalag 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 Caputian from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,889
—
—
2020 CPH
1,978
+89
+4.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,909
-69
-3.5%
2015–2020: +4.7% total (+0.93%/yr).2020–2024: -3.5% total (-0.88%/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 Malalag
10thof 15
Among the lower half of Malalag by population.
Share of Malalag
4.7%
of the municipality's total 40,280 residents.
Rank in Davao Del Sur
271stof 414
Province-wide percentile: 35.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Malalag (municipality) class
2nd
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 Caputian
Where is Barangay Caputian located?▾
Barangay Caputian is a barangay in the municipality of Malalag, Davao Del Sur, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Caputian hall?▾
Barangay Caputian is located in Malalag, Davao Del Sur, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Caputian?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Caputian is Renato Riego Aringo JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Caputian?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Caputian is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Malalag LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Caputian part of?▾
Barangay Caputian is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Malalag, Davao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Caputian urban or rural?▾
Barangay Caputian 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 Malalag?▾
Malalag is classified as a 2nd 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 Caputian.
Has the population of Barangay Caputian been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Caputian went from 1,978 residents to 1,909 — a change of -3.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Caputian in?▾
Barangay Caputian is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Del Sur, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Malalag.
How many barangays are in Malalag?▾
Malalag has 15 barangays, including Barangay Caputian. You can browse the full list on our Malalag page.
How many residents does Barangay Caputian have?▾
Barangay Caputian had a population of 1,909 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Caputian?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Malalag is 8010. 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 Caputian, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Caputian 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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