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Barangay Dapdapan is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Sapi-An, located in the province of Capiz, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dapdapan had a population of 3,001. This made it the 4th largest of 10 barangays in Sapi-An by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dapdapan accounted for approximately 10.96% of the total population of Sapi-An, which stood at 27,377 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 Dapdapan changed from 2,847 to 3,001, a shift of +5.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Sapi-An. Barangay Dapdapan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sapi-An is a municipality comprising 10 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dapdapan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Capiz, which contains 473 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dapdapan ranks 52nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Capiz 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 Sapi-An 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 Dapdapan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,664
—
—
2020 CPH
2,847
+183
+6.9%
2024 POPCEN
3,001
+154
+5.4%
2015–2020: +6.9% total (+1.34%/yr).2020–2024: +5.4% total (+1.33%/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 Sapi-An
4thof 10
Among the upper half of Sapi-An by population.
Share of Sapi-An
11.0%
of the municipality's total 27,377 residents.
Rank in Capiz
52ndof 473
Province-wide percentile: 89.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Sapi-An (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Dapdapan in Sapi-An during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Dapdapan
Where is Barangay Dapdapan located?▾
Barangay Dapdapan is a barangay in the municipality of Sapi-An, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dapdapan hall?▾
Barangay Dapdapan is located in Sapi-An, Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dapdapan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dapdapan is Ignacia Herrera Santacera (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dapdapan?▾
You can contact Barangay Dapdapan via phone at 09638411013.
What municipality is Barangay Dapdapan part of?▾
Barangay Dapdapan is one of 10 barangays in the municipality of Sapi-An, Capiz, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dapdapan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dapdapan 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 Sapi-An?▾
Sapi-An 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 Dapdapan.
Has the population of Barangay Dapdapan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dapdapan went from 2,847 residents to 3,001 — a change of +5.4% 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 Dapdapan in?▾
Barangay Dapdapan is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Capiz, and is one of 10 barangays administered by Sapi-An.
How many barangays are in Sapi-An?▾
Sapi-An has 10 barangays, including Barangay Dapdapan. You can browse the full list on our Sapi-An page.
How many residents does Barangay Dapdapan have?▾
Barangay Dapdapan had a population of 3,001 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dapdapan was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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