Barangay Wawa (Pob.)

Barangay Wawa (Pob.) forms part of Tanay, a municipality in Rizal, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Wawa (Pob.) had a population of 8,394. This made it the 5th largest of 20 barangays in Tanay by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Wawa (Pob.) accounted for approximately 6.02% of the total population of Tanay, which stood at 139,420 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 8,052 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 8,394 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +4.2%, consistent with a growing settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Wawa (Pob.) as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Tanay is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Wawa (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Rizal, which contains 189 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Wawa (Pob.) ranks 83rd by 2020 population. Rizal 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.