Barangay Busol is a barangay in Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Tigbao. It had a population of 521 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.
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Punong Barangay
Delfin Esparagosa Dofredo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Busol · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Busol
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Busol is one of the administrative divisions of Tigbao in Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Busol had a population of 521. This made it the 17th largest of 18 barangays in Tigbao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Busol accounted for approximately 2.64% of the total population of Tigbao, which stood at 19,716 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 718 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 521 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -27.4%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Busol is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tigbao is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Busol, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Busol ranks 687th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Busol 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 Tigbao 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 Busol from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
714
—
—
2020 CPH
718
+4
+0.6%
2024 POPCEN
521
-197
-27.4%
2015–2020: +0.6% total (+0.11%/yr).2020–2024: -27.4% total (-7.70%/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 Tigbao
17thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of Tigbao by population.
Share of Tigbao
2.6%
of the municipality's total 19,716 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
687thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 12.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tigbao (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 Busol
Where is Barangay Busol located?▾
Barangay Busol is a barangay in the municipality of Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Busol hall?▾
Barangay Busol is located in Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Busol?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Busol is Delfin Esparagosa Dofredo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Busol?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Busol is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tigbao LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Busol part of?▾
Barangay Busol is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Busol urban or rural?▾
Barangay Busol 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 Tigbao?▾
Tigbao 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 Busol.
Has the population of Barangay Busol been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Busol went from 718 residents to 521 — a change of -27.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Busol in?▾
Barangay Busol is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Tigbao.
How many barangays are in Tigbao?▾
Tigbao has 18 barangays, including Barangay Busol. You can browse the full list on our Tigbao page.
How many residents does Barangay Busol have?▾
Barangay Busol had a population of 521 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Busol?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tigbao is 7043. 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 Busol, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Busol 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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