Situated in the municipality of Tangalan, Aklan, Barangay Afga is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 1,823 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Wilry Traje Tumbagahan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Afga · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Afga
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Afga is one of the administrative divisions of Tangalan in Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Afga had a population of 1,823. This made it the 7th largest of 15 barangays in Tangalan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Afga accounted for approximately 7.59% of the total population of Tangalan, which stood at 24,004 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,805 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,823 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.0%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Afga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tangalan is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Afga, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Aklan, which contains 327 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Afga ranks 117th by 2024 POPCEN population. Aklan is classified as a 2nd 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 Tangalan 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 Afga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,612
—
—
2020 CPH
1,805
+193
+12.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,823
+18
+1.0%
2015–2020: +12.0% total (+2.29%/yr).2020–2024: +1.0% total (+0.25%/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 Tangalan
7thof 15
Among the upper half of Tangalan by population.
Share of Tangalan
7.6%
of the municipality's total 24,004 residents.
Rank in Aklan
117thof 327
Province-wide percentile: 65.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tangalan (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 Afga
Where is Barangay Afga located?▾
Barangay Afga is a barangay in the municipality of Tangalan, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Afga hall?▾
Barangay Afga is located in Tangalan, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Afga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Afga is Wilry Traje Tumbagahan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Afga?▾
You can contact Barangay Afga via phone at 09078271598.
What municipality is Barangay Afga part of?▾
Barangay Afga is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Tangalan, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Afga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Afga 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 Tangalan?▾
Tangalan 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 Afga.
Has the population of Barangay Afga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Afga went from 1,805 residents to 1,823 — a change of +1.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Afga in?▾
Barangay Afga is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Aklan, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Tangalan.
How many barangays are in Tangalan?▾
Tangalan has 15 barangays, including Barangay Afga. You can browse the full list on our Tangalan page.
How many residents does Barangay Afga have?▾
Barangay Afga had a population of 1,823 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Afga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tangalan is 5612. 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 Afga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Afga 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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