Barangay Biwas is a local government unit in Tanza, Cavite, in the CALABARZON region of the Philippines. It had a population of 6,924 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 Tanza. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Gerry Abueg Solis(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Biwas · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Biwas
Situated in Tanza, Cavite, Barangay Biwas is one of 41 barangays that make up the municipality within CALABARZON.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Biwas had a population of 6,924. This made it the 17th largest of 41 barangays in Tanza by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Biwas accounted for approximately 2.04% of the total population of Tanza, which stood at 339,308 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Biwas changed from 6,989 to 6,924, a shift of -0.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Tanza. Barangay Biwas is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.
Tanza is a municipality comprising 41 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Biwas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cavite, which contains 829 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Biwas ranks 154th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cavite is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Biwas 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 Tanza 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 Biwas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
7,442
—
—
2020 CPH
6,989
-453
-6.1%
2024 POPCEN
6,924
-65
-0.9%
2015–2020: -6.1% total (-1.25%/yr).2020–2024: -0.9% total (-0.23%/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 Tanza
17thof 41
Among the upper half of Tanza by population.
Share of Tanza
2.0%
of the municipality's total 339,308 residents.
Rank in Cavite
154thof 829
Province-wide percentile: 82.
PSA Classification
Urban
Higher density, predominantly built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Tanza (municipality) class
1st
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 Biwas
Where is Barangay Biwas located?▾
Barangay Biwas is a barangay in the municipality of Tanza, Cavite, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Biwas hall?▾
Barangay Biwas is located in Tanza, Cavite, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Biwas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Biwas is Gerry Abueg Solis (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Biwas?▾
You can contact Barangay Biwas via phone at (046) 885-0570.
What municipality is Barangay Biwas part of?▾
Barangay Biwas is one of 41 barangays in the municipality of Tanza, Cavite, Philippines.
Is Barangay Biwas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Biwas is officially classified as urban by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Urban classification reflects higher population density and a more built-up character — typically more permanent housing, paved roads, and proximity to commercial activity than rural barangays in the same municipality.
What is the income classification of Tanza?▾
Tanza is classified as a 1st 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 Biwas.
Has the population of Barangay Biwas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Biwas went from 6,989 residents to 6,924 — a change of -0.9% 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 Biwas in?▾
Barangay Biwas is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Cavite, and is one of 41 barangays administered by Tanza.
How many barangays are in Tanza?▾
Tanza has 41 barangays, including Barangay Biwas. You can browse the full list on our Tanza page.
How many residents does Barangay Biwas have?▾
Barangay Biwas had a population of 6,924 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Biwas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tanza is 4108. 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 Biwas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Biwas was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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