Barangay Sipa Proper is a local government unit in Santa Marcela, Apayao, in the CAR region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,148 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jefferson Lester Jalon Ancheta(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sipa Proper · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Sipa Proper
Situated in Santa Marcela, Apayao, Barangay Sipa Proper is one of 13 barangays that make up the municipality within CAR.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sipa Proper had a population of 1,148. This made it the 5th largest of 13 barangays in Santa Marcela by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sipa Proper accounted for approximately 8.17% of the total population of Santa Marcela, which stood at 14,049 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Sipa Proper moved from 1,060 residents to 1,148, an intercensal change of +8.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Sipa Proper is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Marcela is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sipa Proper, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Apayao, which contains 133 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Sipa Proper ranks 34th by 2024 POPCEN population. Apayao is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Sipa Proper 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 Marcela 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 Sipa Proper from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,237
—
—
2020 CPH
1,060
-177
-14.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,148
+88
+8.3%
2015–2020: -14.3% total (-3.04%/yr).2020–2024: +8.3% total (+2.01%/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 Marcela
5thof 13
Among the upper half of Santa Marcela by population.
Share of Santa Marcela
8.2%
of the municipality's total 14,049 residents.
Rank in Apayao
34thof 133
Province-wide percentile: 75.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Marcela (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Sipa Proper
Where is Barangay Sipa Proper located?▾
Barangay Sipa Proper is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Marcela, Apayao, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sipa Proper hall?▾
Barangay Sipa Proper is located in Santa Marcela, Apayao, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sipa Proper?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sipa Proper is Jefferson Lester Jalon Ancheta (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sipa Proper?▾
You can contact Barangay Sipa Proper via phone at 09183565884.
What municipality is Barangay Sipa Proper part of?▾
Barangay Sipa Proper is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Santa Marcela, Apayao, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sipa Proper urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sipa Proper 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 Marcela?▾
Santa Marcela 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 Sipa Proper.
Has the population of Barangay Sipa Proper been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sipa Proper went from 1,060 residents to 1,148 — a change of +8.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Sipa Proper in?▾
Barangay Sipa Proper is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Apayao, and is one of 13 barangays administered by Santa Marcela.
How many barangays are in Santa Marcela?▾
Santa Marcela has 13 barangays, including Barangay Sipa Proper. You can browse the full list on our Santa Marcela page.
How many residents does Barangay Sipa Proper have?▾
Barangay Sipa Proper had a population of 1,148 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sipa Proper?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Marcela is 3811. 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 Sipa Proper, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sipa Proper 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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