Barangay Profile

Barangay Do├▒a Carmen

Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, Region XIII

PSGC 1606817025 ZIP 8308
2,869 Population
3rd of 25 By Population
77.8 m Elevation
8308 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Surigao del Sur Tagbina Barangays Do├▒a Carmen
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Barangay Do├▒a Carmen is a barangay in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1606817025 with ZIP code 8308, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,869. That makes it the 3rd most populous of Tagbina's 25 barangays (7% of the municipal total of 41,157). It sits at about 77.8 m above sea level at coordinates 8.3404, 126.1871.

Overview

Barangay Do├▒a Carmen is a local community situated within Tagbina, Surigao del Sur. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Do├▒a Carmen is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Do├▒a Carmen is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Tagbina, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 1,985 — —
1995 Sep 1 2,798 +6.64% 813
2000 May 1 2,945 +1.1% 147
2007 Aug 1 3,107 +0.74% 162
2010 May 1 2,749 -4.36% -358
2015 Aug 1 2,841 +0.63% 92
2020 May 1 2,869 +0.21% 28
1,985
2,798
2,945
3,107
2,749
2,841
2,869
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Do├▒a Carmen is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Tagbina.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 63 2.22%
1 to 4 296 10.42%
5 to 9 339 11.93%
10 to 14 318 11.19%
15 to 19 343 12.07%
20 to 24 298 10.49%
25 to 29 175 6.16%
30 to 34 135 4.75%
35 to 39 126 4.44%
40 to 44 164 5.77%
45 to 49 148 5.21%
50 to 54 126 4.44%
55 to 59 102 3.59%
60 to 64 76 2.68%
65 to 69 46 1.62%
70 to 74 35 1.23%
75 to 79 38 1.34%
80 and over 13 0.46%
Under 1
63
1 to 4
296
5 to 9
339
10 to 14
318
15 to 19
343
20 to 24
298
25 to 29
175
30 to 34
135
35 to 39
126
40 to 44
164
45 to 49
148
50 to 54
126
55 to 59
102
60 to 64
76
65 to 69
46
70 to 74
35
75 to 79
38
80 and over
13
1,016

Young population (0-14) · 35.76%

1,693

Working-age population (15-64) · 59.59%

132

Older population (65+) · 4.65%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Do├▒a Carmen is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Tagbina.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 350 5.67
1995 Sep 1 501 5.58
2000 May 1 549 5.36
2007 Aug 1 583 5.33
2010 May 1 531 5.18
2015 Aug 1 597 4.76
350
501
549
583
531
597
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

3rd of 25

Relative rank among Tagbina's barangays by 2020 population.

77.8 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 42.1 m municipal median.

Barangay Do├▒a Carmen is located at approximately 8.3404, 126.1871 (8°20'25" N, 126°11'14" E) on Mindanao , roughly 77.8 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Do├▒a Carmen in municipality of Tagbina, province of Surigao del Sur is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Do├▒a Carmen
PSGC Code 1606817025
Population (2020) 2,869
Rank in Municipality 3rd of 25
Coordinates 8.3404, 126.1871 (8°20'25" N, 126°11'14" E)
Elevation 77.8 m above sea level
City / Municipality Tagbina
Province Surigao del Sur
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8308

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Tagbina.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Tagbina

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Do├▒a Carmen and the wider Tagbina area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Do├▒a Carmen located?

Barangay Do├▒a Carmen is a barangay in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1606817025 with ZIP code 8308, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,869. That makes it the 3rd most populous of Tagbina's 25 barangays (7% of the municipal total of 41,157). It sits at about 77.8 m above sea level at coordinates 8.3404, 126.1871.

What is the population of Barangay Do├▒a Carmen?

2,869 as of the 2020 Census, the 3rd largest of Tagbina's 25 barangays (7% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Do├▒a Carmen?

The PSGC code is 1606817025, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Do├▒a Carmen?

ZIP 8308, covering Tagbina and its barangays.

How many barangays does Tagbina have?

25 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.