Barangay Lucatan is a local government unit in Tarragona, Davao Oriental, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,624 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 Tarragona. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Rey Banzali Tambuco SR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lucatan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Lucatan
Situated in Tarragona, Davao Oriental, Barangay Lucatan is one of 10 barangays that make up the municipality within Davao Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lucatan had a population of 2,624. This made it the 5th largest of 10 barangays in Tarragona by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lucatan accounted for approximately 9.59% of the total population of Tarragona, which stood at 27,349 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
Read more about Barangay LucatanShow less
The barangay recorded 2,577 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,624 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.8%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Lucatan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tarragona is a municipality comprising 10 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lucatan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Oriental, which contains 183 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lucatan ranks 79th by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Lucatan 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 Tarragona 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.
An AI-powered Civil Service Exam reviewer for Filipino candidates. Practice questions across all CSE topics, a full 170-item mock exam (professional + subprofessional), an AI Tutor that explains concepts step by step in English or Filipino, plus a Document Analyzer for your study notes and 65 Smart Flashcards.
Population history of Barangay Lucatan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,609
—
—
2020 CPH
2,577
-32
-1.2%
2024 POPCEN
2,624
+47
+1.8%
2015–2020: -1.2% total (-0.25%/yr).2020–2024: +1.8% total (+0.45%/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 Tarragona
5thof 10
Among the upper half of Tarragona by population.
Share of Tarragona
9.6%
of the municipality's total 27,349 residents.
Rank in Davao Oriental
79thof 183
Province-wide percentile: 57.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Tarragona (municipality) class
3rd
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Lucatan in Tarragona during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
🆘Emergency Hotlines
Verified April 2026. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 911 first.
24/7 helpline for children in crisis, abuse, and trafficking cases.
Notice a hotline change? Report it so we can update this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Lucatan
Where is Barangay Lucatan located?▾
Barangay Lucatan is a barangay in the municipality of Tarragona, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lucatan hall?▾
Barangay Lucatan is located in Tarragona, Davao Oriental, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lucatan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lucatan is Rey Banzali Tambuco SR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lucatan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lucatan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tarragona LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Lucatan part of?▾
Barangay Lucatan is one of 10 barangays in the municipality of Tarragona, Davao Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lucatan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lucatan 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 Tarragona?▾
Tarragona is classified as a 3rd 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 Lucatan.
Has the population of Barangay Lucatan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lucatan went from 2,577 residents to 2,624 — a change of +1.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Lucatan in?▾
Barangay Lucatan is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Oriental, and is one of 10 barangays administered by Tarragona.
How many barangays are in Tarragona?▾
Tarragona has 10 barangays, including Barangay Lucatan. You can browse the full list on our Tarragona page.
How many residents does Barangay Lucatan have?▾
Barangay Lucatan had a population of 2,624 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lucatan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tarragona is 8201. 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 Lucatan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lucatan 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.
Looking for general barangay-services questions — barangay clearance, cedula, BSKE 2026, or emergency hotlines? See our barangay services guides.
Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-25.
