Barangay Tapao is a local government unit in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 781 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Virgilio Agbayani Dayaoan JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tapao · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Tapao
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Tapao is one of the administrative divisions of Sinait in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tapao had a population of 781. This made it the 10th largest of 44 barangays in Sinait by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tapao accounted for approximately 3.00% of the total population of Sinait, which stood at 26,059 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Tapao moved from 761 residents to 781, an intercensal change of +2.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Tapao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sinait is a municipality comprising 44 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tapao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tapao ranks 377th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos 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 Tapao 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 Sinait 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 Tapao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
736
—
—
2020 CPH
761
+25
+3.4%
2024 POPCEN
781
+20
+2.6%
2015–2020: +3.4% total (+0.67%/yr).2020–2024: +2.6% total (+0.65%/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 Sinait
10thof 44
Among the top quartile of Sinait by population.
Share of Sinait
3.0%
of the municipality's total 26,059 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
377thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 51.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Sinait (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 Tapao in Sinait during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Tapao
Where is Barangay Tapao located?▾
Barangay Tapao is a barangay in the municipality of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tapao hall?▾
Barangay Tapao is located in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tapao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tapao is Virgilio Agbayani Dayaoan JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tapao?▾
You can contact Barangay Tapao via phone at 09101939504.
What municipality is Barangay Tapao part of?▾
Barangay Tapao is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tapao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tapao 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 Sinait?▾
Sinait 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 Tapao.
Has the population of Barangay Tapao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tapao went from 761 residents to 781 — a change of +2.6% 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 Tapao in?▾
Barangay Tapao is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 44 barangays administered by Sinait.
How many barangays are in Sinait?▾
Sinait has 44 barangays, including Barangay Tapao. You can browse the full list on our Sinait page.
How many residents does Barangay Tapao have?▾
Barangay Tapao had a population of 781 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tapao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sinait is 2733. 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 Tapao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tapao 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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