Located in Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur, Barangay Tagabuli is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Santa Cruz. It had a population of 3,032 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mila Mapute Lim(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tagabuli · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Tagabuli
Barangay Tagabuli forms part of Santa Cruz, a municipality in Davao Del Sur, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tagabuli had a population of 3,032. This made it the 12th largest of 18 barangays in Santa Cruz by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tagabuli accounted for approximately 2.89% of the total population of Santa Cruz, which stood at 104,793 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Tagabuli moved from 2,895 residents to 3,032, an intercensal change of +4.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Tagabuli is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Cruz is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tagabuli, 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 Tagabuli ranks 189th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Tagabuli 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 Santa Cruz 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 Tagabuli from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,556
—
—
2020 CPH
2,895
+339
+13.3%
2024 POPCEN
3,032
+137
+4.7%
2015–2020: +13.3% total (+2.52%/yr).2020–2024: +4.7% total (+1.16%/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 Santa Cruz
12thof 18
Among the lower half of Santa Cruz by population.
Share of Santa Cruz
2.9%
of the municipality's total 104,793 residents.
Rank in Davao Del Sur
189thof 414
Province-wide percentile: 55.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Cruz (municipality) class
1st
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 Tagabuli
Where is Barangay Tagabuli located?▾
Barangay Tagabuli is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tagabuli hall?▾
Barangay Tagabuli is located in Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tagabuli?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tagabuli is Mila Mapute Lim (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tagabuli?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tagabuli is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santa Cruz LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Tagabuli part of?▾
Barangay Tagabuli is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tagabuli urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tagabuli 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 Santa Cruz?▾
Santa Cruz is classified as a 1st 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 Tagabuli.
Has the population of Barangay Tagabuli been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tagabuli went from 2,895 residents to 3,032 — a change of +4.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Tagabuli in?▾
Barangay Tagabuli 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 18 barangays administered by Santa Cruz.
How many barangays are in Santa Cruz?▾
Santa Cruz has 18 barangays, including Barangay Tagabuli. You can browse the full list on our Santa Cruz page.
How many residents does Barangay Tagabuli have?▾
Barangay Tagabuli had a population of 3,032 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tagabuli?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Cruz is 8001. 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 Tagabuli, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tagabuli was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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