Barangay Sapang I

Barangay Sapang I forms part of Ternate, a municipality in Cavite, and is classified as a large barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sapang I had a population of 7,407. This made it the 1st largest of 10 barangays in Ternate by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sapang I accounted for approximately 30.05% of the total population of Ternate, which stood at 24,653 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 7,686 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 7,407 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -3.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Sapang I as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Ternate is a municipality comprising 10 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sapang I, 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 Sapang I ranks 136th by 2020 population. Cavite 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.