Located in Santa Josefa, Agusan Del Sur, Barangay Tapaz is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Santa Josefa. It had a population of 1,422 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Margarita Gardose Langub(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tapaz · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Tapaz
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Tapaz is one of the administrative divisions of Santa Josefa in Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tapaz had a population of 1,422. This made it the 9th largest of 11 barangays in Santa Josefa by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tapaz accounted for approximately 5.76% of the total population of Santa Josefa, which stood at 24,667 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,647 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,422 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -13.7%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Tapaz is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Josefa is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tapaz, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Sur, which contains 314 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tapaz ranks 198th by 2024 POPCEN population. Agusan 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 Santa Josefa 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 Tapaz from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,729
—
—
2020 CPH
1,647
-82
-4.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,422
-225
-13.7%
2015–2020: -4.7% total (-0.97%/yr).2020–2024: -13.7% total (-3.61%/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 Josefa
9thof 11
Among the lower half of Santa Josefa by population.
Share of Santa Josefa
5.8%
of the municipality's total 24,667 residents.
Rank in Agusan Del Sur
198thof 314
Province-wide percentile: 37.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Josefa (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Tapaz in Santa Josefa during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Tapaz
Where is Barangay Tapaz located?▾
Barangay Tapaz is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Josefa, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tapaz hall?▾
Barangay Tapaz is located in Santa Josefa, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tapaz?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tapaz is Margarita Gardose Langub (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tapaz?▾
You can contact Barangay Tapaz via phone at 09501924668.
What municipality is Barangay Tapaz part of?▾
Barangay Tapaz is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Santa Josefa, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tapaz urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tapaz 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 Josefa?▾
Santa Josefa 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 Tapaz.
Has the population of Barangay Tapaz been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tapaz went from 1,647 residents to 1,422 — a change of -13.7% 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 Tapaz in?▾
Barangay Tapaz is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Agusan Del Sur, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Santa Josefa.
How many barangays are in Santa Josefa?▾
Santa Josefa has 11 barangays, including Barangay Tapaz. You can browse the full list on our Santa Josefa page.
How many residents does Barangay Tapaz have?▾
Barangay Tapaz had a population of 1,422 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tapaz?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Josefa is 8512. 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 Tapaz, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tapaz 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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