Barangay Small Meladoc is a local government unit in Tangcal, Lanao Del Norte, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. It had a population of 437 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Tangcal. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Nasser Marumaya Macalaba(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Small Meladoc · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Small Meladoc
Barangay Small Meladoc forms part of Tangcal, a municipality in Lanao Del Norte, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Small Meladoc had a population of 437. This made it the 17th largest of 18 barangays in Tangcal by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Small Meladoc accounted for approximately 2.53% of the total population of Tangcal, which stood at 17,247 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 369 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 437 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +18.4%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Small Meladoc is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tangcal is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Small Meladoc, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Lanao Del Norte, which contains 506 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Small Meladoc ranks 483rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Lanao Del Norte is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Small Meladoc is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Tangcal 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 Small Meladoc from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
356
—
—
2020 CPH
369
+13
+3.7%
2024 POPCEN
437
+68
+18.4%
2015–2020: +3.7% total (+0.72%/yr).2020–2024: +18.4% total (+4.32%/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 Tangcal
17thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of Tangcal by population.
Share of Tangcal
2.5%
of the municipality's total 17,247 residents.
Rank in Lanao Del Norte
483rdof 506
Province-wide percentile: 5.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tangcal (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 Small Meladoc
Where is Barangay Small Meladoc located?▾
Barangay Small Meladoc is a barangay in the municipality of Tangcal, Lanao Del Norte, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Small Meladoc hall?▾
Barangay Small Meladoc is located in Tangcal, Lanao Del Norte, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Small Meladoc?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Small Meladoc is Nasser Marumaya Macalaba (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Small Meladoc?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Small Meladoc is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tangcal LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Small Meladoc part of?▾
Barangay Small Meladoc is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Tangcal, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Small Meladoc urban or rural?▾
Barangay Small Meladoc 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 Tangcal?▾
Tangcal 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 Small Meladoc.
Has the population of Barangay Small Meladoc been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Small Meladoc went from 369 residents to 437 — a change of +18.4% 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 Small Meladoc in?▾
Barangay Small Meladoc is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Lanao Del Norte, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Tangcal.
How many barangays are in Tangcal?▾
Tangcal has 18 barangays, including Barangay Small Meladoc. You can browse the full list on our Tangcal page.
How many residents does Barangay Small Meladoc have?▾
Barangay Small Meladoc had a population of 437 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Small Meladoc?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tangcal is 9220. 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 Small Meladoc, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Small Meladoc was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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