Dapa, Surigao del Norte

Dapa
Dapa
Municipality
	Municipality of Dapa
	Dapa from the Philippine Sea
	Flag Seal
	Map of Surigao del Norte with Dapa highlighted
	Interactive map of Dapa
	Dapa Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 9°45′28″N 126°03′10″E / 9.7578°N 126.0528°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Caraga
Province	Surigao del Norte
District	1st district
Barangays	29 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Elizabeth T. Matugas (LAKAS)
• Vice Mayor	Gerry M. Abejo (LAKAS)
• Representative	Francisco T. Matugas
• Municipal Council	Members ; Mackenley A. Tesiorna (LAKAS); Eric B. Almaden (LAKAS); Herlend T. Navarro (LAKAS); Marlon M. Coro (LAKAS); Carlito C. Dones (LAKAS); Chivas G. Dulguime (LAKAS); Myrna P. Catulay (LAKAS); Marian T. Solloso (NP);
• Electorate	24,658 voters (2025)
Area
• Total	91.90 km2 (35.48 sq mi)
Elevation	22 m (72 ft)
Highest elevation	278 m (912 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2024 census)
• Total	31,392
• Density	341.6/km2 (884.7/sq mi)
• Households	6,591
Economy
• Income class	2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	13.62% (2023)
• Revenue	₱ 266.4 million (2024)
• Assets	₱ 958.1 million (2024)
• Expenditure	₱ 179.2 million (2024)
• Liabilities	₱ 481.6 million (2024)
Service provider
• Electricity	Siargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	8417
PSGC	1606707000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)86
Native languages	Surigaonon; Agusan; Cebuano; Tagalog

Dapa, officially the Municipality of Dapa (Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Dapa; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dapa), is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 31,392 people.

Etymology

The town's name "Dapa" is a corrupted form of the vernacular term "Hapa." It was adopted by the local inhabitants as the permanent name of their settlement originally known as Taghaligue. This renaming served as a lasting reminder of the Moro raids that occurred during the early years of the last century under the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

Geography

Most of the municipality is situated on Siargao Island, but Middle Bucas Grande and East Bucas Grande Islands are also within its jurisdiction. It is known as the "Growth Center of the beautiful islands of Siargao".

Barangays

Dapa is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Bagakay
Barangay 1 (Poblacion)
Barangay 10 (Poblacion)
Barangay 11 (Poblacion)
Barangay 12 (Poblacion)
Barangay 13 (Poblacion)
Barangay 2 (Poblacion)
Barangay 3 (Poblacion)
Barangay 4 (Poblacion)
Barangay 5 (Poblacion)
Barangay 6 (Poblacion)
Barangay 7 (Poblacion)
Barangay 8 (Poblacion)
Barangay 9 (Poblacion)
Buenavista
Cabawa
Cambas-ac
Consolacion
Corregidor
Dagohoy
Don Paulino
Jubang
Montserrat
Osmeña
San Carlos
San Miguel
Santa Fe
Santa Filomena
Union

Barangays 1 through 13 constitute Dapa's poblacion. Barangay Don Paulino is synonymous with the village of Giwan. Barangay Union is synonymous with the village of Union.

Climate

Climate data for Dapa, Surigao del Norte
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	27 (81)	27 (81)	28 (82)	29 (84)	30 (86)	29 (84)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	29 (84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	161 (6.3)	132 (5.2)	112 (4.4)	87 (3.4)	136 (5.4)	169 (6.7)	146 (5.7)	148 (5.8)	132 (5.2)	156 (6.1)	176 (6.9)	170 (6.7)	1,725 (67.8)
Average rainy days	20.0	16.2	18.3	17.5	24.0	26.7	27.5	27.5	26.5	26.4	23.8	21.0	275.4
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

Population census of Dapa
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	3,590	—
1918	15,769	+10.37%
1939	11,313	−1.57%
1948	14,492	+2.79%
1960	13,878	−0.36%
1970	13,309	−0.42%
1975	14,628	+1.91%
1980	16,481	+2.41%
1990	17,396	+0.54%
1995	16,435	−1.06%
2000	19,508	+3.74%
2007	22,184	+1.79%
2010	23,492	+2.11%
2015	23,787	+0.24%
2020	29,006	+4.26%
2024	31,392	+1.92%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Surigaonon is the common local language, while Cebuano, Filipino, and English are also spoken.

Sports

The Siargao Island Sports Complex is a sports complex with a cost of PP300 million, it can accommodate 5,000 persons, expected to be finished by 2017 or early 2018, but opened and inaugurated in January 2020. Once completed, Siargao Sports Complex will host the regional games, which will mark its first hosting rights in the history of Caraga Region.

Infrastructure

Telecommunication

The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company provides fixed line services. Wireless mobile communications services are provided by Smart Communications and Globe Telecommunications.

Education

Dapa is considered as the center of education in the island. The newly established Siargao National Science High School is the home of scholar students who are gifted in the field of science and mathematics. It may as well develop a strong science culture among high schools in the island.

Colleges:

High schools:

Dapa National High School
Consolacion National High School
Union National High School
Dagohoy National High School
Siargao National Science High School
San Nicolas School

Media

DXSS, Radyo Kidlat.

References

↑ Municipality of Dapa | (DILG)
↑ "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.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. February 6, 2026. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
↑ "Municipality of Dapa". Province of Surigao del Norte. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
↑ "Dapa: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
↑ Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
↑ "International events boost tourism industry in Siargao Island". The eSeoulpost. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
↑ "Siargao Sports Complex". Mindanao Economic Boom on Facebook. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

External links

[1] Municipality of Dapa | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] "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.

[3] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.

[4] "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. February 6, 2026. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.

[5] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.

[6] "Municipality of Dapa". Province of Surigao del Norte. Retrieved December 28, 2024.

[met_norms-7] "Dapa: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved November 20, 2019.

[8] "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.

[PSA15–16-9] Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.

[NSO10–16-10] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.

[NSO07-16-11] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[LWUA-PopulationData-12] "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.

[Siargao_Sports_Complex_Capacity-13] "International events boost tourism industry in Siargao Island". The eSeoulpost. Retrieved October 28, 2019.

[Siargao_Sports_Complex-14] "Siargao Sports Complex". Mindanao Economic Boom on Facebook. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

v t e Province of Surigao del Norte
Surigao City (capital)
Municipalities	Alegria Bacuag Burgos Claver Dapa Del Carmen General Luna Gigaquit Mainit Malimono Pilar Placer San Benito San Francisco San Isidro Santa Monica Sison Socorro Tagana-an Tubod
Component city	Surigao City