Barangay Opong is a barangay in Tagana-An, Surigao Del Norte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Tagana-An. It had a population of 1,017 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Tagana-An. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Rosalie Plazo Dumangas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Opong · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Opong
Barangay Opong forms part of Tagana-An, a municipality in Surigao Del Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Opong had a population of 1,017. This made it the 9th largest of 14 barangays in Tagana-An by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Opong accounted for approximately 5.60% of the total population of Tagana-An, which stood at 18,158 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Opong moved from 966 residents to 1,017, an intercensal change of +5.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Opong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tagana-An is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Opong, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Norte, which contains 335 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Opong ranks 177th by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Norte is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Opong 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 Tagana-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 Opong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
954
—
—
2020 CPH
966
+12
+1.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,017
+51
+5.3%
2015–2020: +1.3% total (+0.25%/yr).2020–2024: +5.3% total (+1.29%/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 Tagana-An
9thof 14
Among the lower half of Tagana-An by population.
Share of Tagana-An
5.6%
of the municipality's total 18,158 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Norte
177thof 335
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tagana-An (municipality) class
5th*
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 Opong
Where is Barangay Opong located?▾
Barangay Opong is a barangay in the municipality of Tagana-An, Surigao Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Opong hall?▾
Barangay Opong is located in Tagana-An, Surigao Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Opong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Opong is Rosalie Plazo Dumangas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Opong?▾
You can contact Barangay Opong via phone at 09076741195.
What municipality is Barangay Opong part of?▾
Barangay Opong is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Tagana-An, Surigao Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Opong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Opong 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 Tagana-An?▾
Tagana-An is classified as a 5th* 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 Opong.
Has the population of Barangay Opong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Opong went from 966 residents to 1,017 — a change of +5.3% 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 Opong in?▾
Barangay Opong is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Norte, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Tagana-An.
How many barangays are in Tagana-An?▾
Tagana-An has 14 barangays, including Barangay Opong. You can browse the full list on our Tagana-An page.
How many residents does Barangay Opong have?▾
Barangay Opong had a population of 1,017 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Opong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tagana-An is 8403. 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 Opong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Opong 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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