Tagapul-an

Tagapul-an
Municipality
Municipality of Tagapul-an
Flag of Tagapul-an
Flag
Map of Samar with Tagapul-an highlighted
Map of Samar with Tagapul-an highlighted
Interactive map of Tagapul-an
Tagapul-an is located in Philippines
Tagapul-an
Tagapul-an
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°03′N 124°09′E / 12.05°N 124.15°E / 12.05; 124.15
CountryPhilippines
RegionEastern Visayas
ProvinceSamar
District 1st district
FoundedNovember 15, 1976
Barangays14 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorPrincess Kate Limpiado
 • Vice MayorVicente M. Limpiado Jr.
 • RepresentativeStephen James Tan
 • Electorate7,531 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
28.70 km2 (11.08 sq mi)
Elevation
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
Highest elevation
522 m (1,713 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
9,139
 • Density318.4/km2 (824.7/sq mi)
 • Households
1,973
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
35.76
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 103.4 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 228.8 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 93.66 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 59.01 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySamar 1 Electric Cooperative (SAMELCO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6719
PSGC
0806024000
IDD : area code +63 (0)55
Native languagesCebuano
Waray
Tagalog

Tagapul-an, officially the Municipality of Tagapul-an (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Tagapul-an; Waray: Bungto han Tagapul-an; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tagupul-an), is a municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 9,139 people.

It is the furthest municipality from the province's mainland.

History

The island of Tagapul-an was originally part of the municipality of Almagro. Tagapul-an was established as a municipality of Western Samar on November 15, 1976. It originally consisted of 11 barangays: Baguin, Balocawe, Guimbarocan, Langbaybay, Luna, Mataloto, Nipa, Pantalan, Polangbato, San Vicente, and Sugod, which was designated as the municipal seat of government.

Geography

Barangays

Tagapul-an is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Baquiw
  • Balocawe
  • Guinbarucan
  • Labangbaybay
  • Luna
  • Mataluto
  • Nipa
  • Pantalan
  • Pulangbato
  • San Vicente
  • Sugod (Poblacion)
  • Suarez (Manlangit)
  • San Jose (Poblacion)
  • Trinidad

Climate

Climate data for Tagapul-an, Samar
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 39
(1.5)		 34
(1.3)		 42
(1.7)		 36
(1.4)		 73
(2.9)		 109
(4.3)		 118
(4.6)		 108
(4.3)		 129
(5.1)		 136
(5.4)		 112
(4.4)		 89
(3.5)		 1,025
(40.4)
Average rainy days 12.6 9.7 12.0 13.0 20.5 25.3 26.2 24.8 25.2 25.9 21.9 17.9 235
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Tagapul-an
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 7,605—    
1990 6,760−1.17%
1995 7,949+3.08%
2000 8,370+1.11%
2007 8,067−0.51%
2010 7,828−1.09%
2015 8,473+1.52%
2020 8,805+0.81%
2024 9,139+0.90%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty incidence of Tagapul-an (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
60.87
2003
74.05
2006
38.30
2009
42.45
2012
49.53
2015
50.89
2018
31.62
2021
32.53
2023
35.76

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Transportation

The only means of access to Tagapul-an is by motorboat from the port of Calbayog, taking about 2 hours to travel there.

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Tagapul-an | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Presidential Decree No. 1047, s. 1976 (November 15, 1976), Creating the Municipality of Tagapul-an in the Province of Western Samar, Lawphil, retrieved October 13, 2024
  7. ↑ "Tagapul-an: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  8. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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  14. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  15. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  17. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  20. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.