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Punong Barangay
Randy Mendoza Mendoza(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bihis · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bihis
Situated in Taal, Batangas, Barangay Bihis is one of 42 barangays that make up the municipality within CALABARZON.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bihis had a population of 685. This made it the 30th largest of 42 barangays in Taal by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bihis accounted for approximately 1.11% of the total population of Taal, which stood at 61,559 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 710 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 685 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -3.5%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Bihis is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Taal is a municipality comprising 42 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bihis, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batangas, which contains 1,078 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bihis ranks 966th by 2024 POPCEN population. Batangas 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 Taal 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 Bihis from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
702
—
—
2020 CPH
710
+8
+1.1%
2024 POPCEN
685
-25
-3.5%
2015–2020: +1.1% total (+0.23%/yr).2020–2024: -3.5% total (-0.89%/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 Taal
30thof 42
Among the lower half of Taal by population.
Share of Taal
1.1%
of the municipality's total 61,559 residents.
Rank in Batangas
966thof 1,078
Province-wide percentile: 10.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Taal (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bihis
Where is Barangay Bihis located?▾
Barangay Bihis is a barangay in the municipality of Taal, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bihis hall?▾
Barangay Bihis is located in Taal, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bihis?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bihis is Randy Mendoza Mendoza (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bihis?▾
You can contact Barangay Bihis via phone at 09972943550.
What municipality is Barangay Bihis part of?▾
Barangay Bihis is one of 42 barangays in the municipality of Taal, Batangas, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bihis urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bihis 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 Taal?▾
Taal 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 Bihis.
Has the population of Barangay Bihis been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bihis went from 710 residents to 685 — a change of -3.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bihis in?▾
Barangay Bihis is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Batangas, and is one of 42 barangays administered by Taal.
How many barangays are in Taal?▾
Taal has 42 barangays, including Barangay Bihis. You can browse the full list on our Taal page.
How many residents does Barangay Bihis have?▾
Barangay Bihis had a population of 685 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bihis?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Taal is 4208. 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 Bihis, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bihis 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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